Birdboy Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Im getting into pigeon shooting and dont want to rough up my Browning 525 - so I'm looking for a cheap camo auto. Ive heard that the Hatsan is a good cheap shotgun but has cycling issues. Have these now been sorted ? Any other ideas on a cheap camo auto ? Cheers all BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 On my second hatstand no problems with eather works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Early Hatsans had a few issues but they are now on the 3rd gen (I have 2nd gen which is fine and my mate has the 3rd gen). Just use 70mm cartridges - they can be fussy with 67mm and I've had stoppages with 65mm. Cheap and rugged and easy to clean. Get a plastic, sorry, `synthetic` one (I think the camo ones are anyway). No wood to worry about and they look good with some mud/blood on them. I'm sure you'll get other recommendations as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks guys. I will look at 2nd 3rd gen. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchiet123 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 i knwo its not an auto but for something a bit different you could try a winchester sxp pump action, it is super fast to cycle as the recoil slides the bolt back for you all you have to do is slide it forward! £360ish brand new but second hand you could get one for about £200-£250 ish? Failing that the winchester sx3 auto can be had cheap s/h and heard very good things about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 webley and scott auto in camo made in turkey there not a bad price, they might be worth checking out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 2 great suggestions - thank you. Are they reliable ? Cheers BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Why camo in particular? Genuine question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Trouble is with a Camo one is that your need to wrap fluorescent tape around the barrel otherwise if you put it down in the hide you'll spend the next hour looking for the bloody thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I like the look of the camo semi auto. Very different to my 525 grade 3 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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