New Escort

[tharsus]

Thinking about a cheap semi and phoned the local shop to see what they have in and he mentioned the new escort with extended chokes and speed load, said it was ok with 28gr loads. Quick look on the net says 32gr up, anyone using one that could tell me what there like? cheers

[steve_b_wales]

It's not the shot size, but the length of the cartridge that causes problems. As long as you use 70mm (2 3/4) cartridges, you should be okay. You can also use 75mm (3") magnum cartridges through it as well.

[mark a]

I use 70mm carts of 32gr #6 and it still jams on me.

I don't use it now it just sits in the cabinet collecting dust.

 

mark

[samboy]

Chopped mine in for a Beretta Outlander.

[Biggthepool05]

Stay well clear 28g jam as awell it says gun should be able cycle 21g not a cance of it

[MB1]

I've got the new escort and put everything from 21g upto 50 gram magnum thro and never had one shells jammed, probably put 3000 shells throu the gun in the last 6 month, so i must be lucky

[phaedra1106]

No you're not I only use 28g and have put around 12 to 15.000 through mine without a problem, just make sure they are 70mm. That being said it cycles Eley First (67mm) no problem at all.

[Target Practice]

I got a new escort and it has its problems. I wish I had invested in something of better quality to be honest. See my escort thread re movement in the barrel....

[Bazooka]

Buy a catapult. Cheaper and more reliable.

Seriously,a mate of mine has one that has never jammed but mine has done more jamming than Bob Marley and needs cleaning after every outing.If it's spotleesly clean it is just about ok,for about 20-30 shots.

[Rst1990]

You could buy a second hand beretta semi auto for the money a new escort costs.

I picked up a beretta a300 for 350 in excellent condition cycles every 28g I have put through it perfectly

[MB1]

My mates was jamming a lot of the times , a set of new gas seal from eBay there about £3 sorted the problem out

[fse10]

had mine a year over 1000 shells 28,32,36 & 50g 67.70 & 76mm never had a jam.

[Corky68]

I've recently bought one, put about 1000 shells through it with out problems, got a winchester sx3 and a Benelli but prefer to shoot the escort, kill ratio is far better with it, can't praise it enough, hope that helps, only minor fault is the chokes tend to work loose and need checking regular.

[Anonymouslemming]

I've put about 2000 rounds through an escort so far. I've had 3 jams. The first was with a 28gm cartridge about 2 months after I got it. I've since then had 2 jams on clays with 24gm cartridges.

 

I use it for skeet, sporting clays, my 1 trip wildfowling and practical shotgun.

 

I clean it regularly though including the gas ports.

 

I watched a guy with an A400 a few weeks ago - he had more jams on one stand than I've had in 1.5 years. We were talking after, and he doesn't clean regularly.

 

From what I can tell, all gas semi's need a little love and cleaning care. The Hatsan may need more than some, but I can't say because it's the only semi I own.

 

There are 2 things I'd note though - Hatsan's idea of speed load may not be the same as other manufacturers. If it's the same model as I have, there is a tongue inside the lever that has to be pushed in to allow you to load a cart. This is better than the old system that needed a button to be pushed, but still a lot slower and more fiddly than many other guns.

 

The second thing is that they come with a 3 year (I think) warranty. So if you do have issues, you've got ample time to get it fixed.

[blasterjudd]

No no no dont buy an Escort !

Before you do decide just goto the Playpen section and read Reeceknights horror story when he bought one from New off Essex Gun Fennes ground in Braintree it will scare the life out of you and hopefully make u see sense!

 

Best buy secondhand beretta or browning auto unless you like buying a semi you cant shoot ????

 

Good luck...

[mark a]

I cleaned mine after every use but still jammed,put new o ring In made no difference.

I think mine was made on a Friday afternoon.

I'm no saving for a sx3

mark

[Anonymouslemming]

I cleaned mine after every use but still jammed,put new o ring In made no difference.

I think mine was made on a Friday afternoon.

I'm no saving for a sx3

mark

 

Out of curiosity, did you buy new or second hand ? I'd send it back under warranty.

[bicykillgaz]

I've had 2 hatsan 12b semis both worked great on 70mm and would only get a jam once in a blue moon with 67mm. One of mine hated fibre wadded cartridges too.

[fruity]

You could buy a second hand beretta semi auto for the money a new escort costs.

I picked up a beretta a300 for 350 in excellentp condition cycles every 28g I have put through it perfectly

Edited April 16, 2014 by fruity

[Dazza9t9]

I've just got a mk1 hatsan. Only been out with it once. It worked faultlessly with 70mm 29g carts. It felt fantastic, very comfortable infact I prefer it to my mossberg. I'm very pleased with mine

[halfbee]

I've been sticking to 70mm carts and get 1 miss feed per slab. I used 65 mm carts at the w/e and got 1 miss feed in 50 shells. At the end of the day it's no biggie.

[mark a]

it was a year old when I bought it and it came with some warranty.

it has been back and was ok for a short time but the last time I used it I had to strip it down in the field In the dark.

That was the last straw put it in the cabinet and that's where it stays.

 

mark

[station]

Mines had a few thousand through it and never missed a beat on 70mm 28 gram.

[tharsus]

Might have a rethink fellas! Very mixed reviews, cheers

[lloydi73]

I bought mine from new....and yes...It jammed from new...every 3rd or so loading it would jam....Only took it out three times, quickly traded it for Beretta A300 Outlander...best trade I've ever made, never a problem since!! Save the extra cash, the Escort was a tad under £400, the Outlander £800 both new......!!