winnie2457 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 What is people's thoughts and opinions on this gun? I am looking for a very cheap and very different toy to use for some rabbits etc on my friends farm and also to use as a bit of a fun fun for skeet at my local club. I know people will slate this gun but bearing in mind what I want to use it for. As I currently have my sporter O/U for normal day to day shooting. The spec is 24 1/4 inch barrel, multi choke, piston grip and is a pump action which I quite like. Also it's 260quid brand new which is the most I would like to spend on a different to your normal gun. A few questions what would it be like shooting clays with it? I know it would be OK for rabbits etc in the woods. And lastly the look on people's faces of I turn up to a clay club with it? Any opinions, views etc please feel free to express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks like fun for the price of 1,000 cartridges. Not sure about the clay shooting, will depend on the ground i guess, probably be OK so long as you don't have a long beard. You could always try shouting 'Allah AkBah' instead of the usual 'pull' if you really want to stand out from the crowd, do post on here and let us know what Guantanamo Bay is really like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie2457 Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 The price is the biggest tempting factor. Plus I would like in the future to take up practical target shot gunning which this would also be useful. Thanks for your comments I just need persuading to click the buy button. However I don't want to end up with a gun that will never be used. It's a shame there is no gun store near me who sells one so I can try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 The price is the biggest tempting factor. Plus I would like in the future to take up practical target shot gunning which this would also be useful. Thanks for your comments I just need persuading to click the buy button. However I don't want to end up with a gun that will never be used. It's a shame there is no gun store near me who sells one so I can try it. For that kind of money you cant go too far wrong, can you? At least its different enough to your other gun, and practical looks fun. I have a shot a friends Revo which was the camo wild fowling OU but was £400 and to be honest didn't feel worth the money but for £260 it would be difficult to be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks like fun for the price of 1,000 cartridges. Not sure about the clay shooting, will depend on the ground i guess, probably be OK so long as you don't have a long beard. You could always try shouting 'Allah AkBah' instead of the usual 'pull' if you really want to stand out from the crowd, do post on here and let us know what Guantanamo Bay is really like. Brilliant! That post brightened my day. 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie2457 Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Or for 235 do I go for the revo field pump which is a normal 28" barrel pump which would be more universal for everything but I like the look of he tactical. Decisions decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I don't think either will win you any friends at many clay shooting grounds, there seems to be a general attitude of dislike to anything other than OU or SXS regardless of how safe you are. I got some very funny looks shooting my hush power yesterday. I would go for the one that you like the look for best, especially as any Rabbits that see it will be too dead to be unduly concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I agree with Elvis, you will indeed get some very funny looks. It's a bit too 'tactical' looking, and is therefore more likely to engender thoughts of "Practical Shotgun", which is a bit of a turn-off for many game and clay shooters. Having said that there's absolutely nothing to stop you using your OU sporter for clays and the Revo for other things. Nobody could possibly deny that it seems to represent astonishing value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie2457 Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yes I agree with that. What would the tactical shotgun be like In your opinions for rough shooting with a 24 inch barrel would hat limit me in anyway? Or would the pistol grip limit me in anyway over a conventional pump action?? I am only asking as I've never used a pistol grip shotgun before. I know you can get 24inch barrels for skeet and rough shooting what would be the pro and cons for the tactical to a conventional 28inch pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) The majority of game guns have longer barrels and a rib. The shorter and not-so-well-defined sighting plane of the Revo would probably be a bit of a hindrance rough shooting, I'm fairly certain the bag would be smaller. And of course for Skeet or other clays it would be quite a disadvantage. The pistol grip is something I of which I have no experience, but I'm sure that the pump action itself would be no problem if you have no need for a very fast second shot. An auto or a double barrelled gun are the way to go to get that second shot off, much quicker and of course without the disturbance to the swing that pumping the action would cause. It's probably a good idea to consider the business of ejected empty cases. That can be a bit of an issue. On clay grounds they would much rather you leave nothing on the ground, and even if you pick up the empties with one of those magnetic things nobody wants to be waiting for you to faff about doing it! I have been using a semi auto for clays for the past year, so I'm accustomed to dealing with that sort of thing, which becomes tedious after a while. Another thing to look out for (not with Skeet) is that clay shooting in a cage can (or should I say "has with my semi-auto") been fraught with the possibility of ejected cases bouncing off the wire and clouting you on the side of the head just as you're about to take your next shot. It's off-putting. Of course it's much less likely with a pump, the velocity of the empty is rather less. I'm sure you already have a good handle on the perceived safety angle that surrounds repeating shotguns. You can't "break" the action which means you can't be immediately identified as holding a safe gun. All in all, this Revo has, I reckon, been designed more to look "Tactical" than to for any game or clay shooting properties. Edited March 17, 2016 by CharlesP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 24 inch barrel is perfect for hide shooting. ive had my best bags with a 24 inch barrelled beretta auto. it may be worth noting that most 24 inch barrel semi's and pumps are typically just as long as a 28 inch over and under as they have the length of the receiver as well as the barrel, so sight plane is no different to any generic 28 o/u pistol grips are a marmite thing. I loved mine, came up perfectly and handled well. never interfered with the pump action either. for the money, you cant really go wrong. and don't worry about what others think, as long as your safe then that's all that matters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Good point about the extra length of the receiver, Brett. My point stands, however, about the absence of a rib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie2457 Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Thank you very much for your replys. I have been shooting over 12 years regularly and have used many guns including Winchester pumps and I can shoot a pump nearly as quick as an auto. From your advice I think the barrel length would be fine being 24" and I'm sure I could get used to the pistol grip. I am also in the RAF so I regularly use assault rifles with pistol grip albeit for shooting targets etc and not rabbits or clays. For clay shooting I have my bettinsoli o/u to use which I love and this 2nd gun would purely be for fun and a different kind of toy to use. For all serious shooting at clay grounds who I am not a member off I would use my o/u So I am torn between the 24 inch tactical revo or the 28" revo traditional pump The main issue like you have mentioned is the sights. The foresight is a standard neon bead sight as found on most o/u but the rear sight is like a rifle iron sight with a circular ring. However as these are mounted the rear sight could be removed and just use the foresight, like my o/u has a neon bead only on the end of my rib. So the basis now that you have all cleared up for me is that the pistol grip is a love or hate thing. I have used pistol grips before on assault rifles etc and I like them but I know it's a different discipline and I think I could happily adapt the pistol grip for rough shooting and clays. The pump action is fine as I have used a few pumps before and I actually enjoy using them, it's a satisfying clunk yes I am a child ha ha. My main concern now is the rear sights. They are removable and adjustable which I can leave on for static targets etc and remove them for clays etc. My question is if I removed them for skeet could I still shoot with just the foresight and no rib fairly accurately to hit my average 23/25 with my o/u I know I won't be as good as a shot with the pump by like I said it's just for fun and to enjoy without taking clays serious to try and get your best score it's always a bonus if you straight it and walk off with your pump quietly smug 😝. So if you had 250quid to buy the revo tactical pump or the revo field 28" traditional pump what would you go for and the only other thing is that I would hate to buy it then not use it or not hitting anything with it. I just wish I could try it first but no dealers near me do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 There is a three shot second hand revo tactical on guntrader for £200. I like the mossberg 88 for £180 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 i bought one new, its still sat in the cabinet with less than 500 carts fired, nowt imo wrong with it - it makes you smile just taking it out in the field !!!! but i hardly ever use a shot gun anymore and when i do its on the clays so the revo stays at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I have one too. Have not had a single problem with it but I did find the fore-end lacking in grip. Not a prob as I just added a bit of 'grip tape' and all is fine and dandy. For the money you really can't complain and with a replacement mag tube it can be used for Practical if you so desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie2457 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I can't tell you how tempting I am and clicking buy it now. I've had a look at the 2nd hand one buts it's a long way from me on gun trader. I just don't want it to be 250 quid sat in my cabinet in metal form lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPCarter Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I can't tell you how tempting I am Good, I don't want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecole Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 I m sure Pellpax are in Norfolk and they stock Revo pump actions buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecole Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Second thoughts, they must of discontinued Revo just looked, had a Revo Onyx and it was ok for the money. After having a few turkish pump actions, you cant go wrong with them for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 I do 95% of my shooting with a synthetic stocked pump. Always use it for clays and no one has batted an eyelid in years. Stop worrying about it, and go for a 2nd hand Mossberg, US built Winchester or Remington. Same cost as the Revo, but tried and tested guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) There is at least one other thread on here where the merits of various pumps are discussed and for the cheaper Turkish guns it was suggested by several shooters the Hatsan Field Hunter Pump in 26" would be a good all rounder as it had a very smooth action. I went out and bought one and have to agree it is smooth and it shoots well. Edited March 22, 2016 by sportsbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Or for 235 do I go for the revo field pump which is a normal 28" barrel pump which would be more universal for everything but I like the look of he tactical. Decisions decisions i had the revo pump and the escort field, out the 2 i would go for the escort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 i had the revo pump and the escort field, out the 2 i would go for the escort. For what reasons? I only ask because I`m thinking of buying one or the other for a friend of mine. If I go the Hatsan route I`ll be buying an additional stock because he wants the tactical look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 There is at least one other thread on here where the merits of various pumps are discussed and for the cheaper Turkish guns it was suggested by several shooters the Hatsan Field Hunter Pump in 26" would be a good all rounder as it had a very smooth action. I went out and bought one and have to agree it is smooth and it shoots well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.