figgy Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 As per the title what pump do you use for wildfowling or what would you buy if you were buying one or another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Probably better to put this in the GUN Section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Moved now by mods Thanks Edited November 8, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Supernova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fen tiger Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Remington 870 express 3.5 inch super magnum in timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEH Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 48 minutes ago, johnnytheboy said: Supernova +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) I think it would have to be the Benelli M2 if that’s the one with both pump and auto capability. Failing that a Remington 870 in synthetic. Edited November 8, 2017 by Scully Predictive text! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, Scully said: I think it would have to be the Benelli M2 if that’s the one with both pump and auto capability. Failing that a Remington 870 in synthetic. No that's the benelli M3. Personally I don't see it as an advantage in a sporting gun. You can clear a stoppage in a semi auto quicker than you could switch to manual on an M3. In anycase the sort of weights you're throwing whilst wildfowling are going to reliably cycle a semi-auto. However, pump actions are awesome, so I would vote for the super nova as being the best modern pump or the BPS if you want a 10 bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 18 minutes ago, theshootist said: No that's the benelli M3. Personally I don't see it as an advantage in a sporting gun. You can clear a stoppage in a semi auto quicker than you could switch to manual on an M3. In anycase the sort of weights you're throwing whilst wildfowling are going to reliably cycle a semi-auto. However, pump actions are awesome, so I would vote for the super nova as being the best modern pump or the BPS if you want a 10 bore. Fair enough; I wasn’t thinking in terms of an advantage; only that I like the idea and the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Watched a few reviews on YouTube last night one American review was a Remington 870 a mossberg 500 and a supernova. He favoroured the mossberg and the bargain prices I can see why. He didn’t like the Remington’s slide release, Han no idea they had a slide release I thought you just slid the forend and that’s it. looking around you can buy semi autos cheaper than pump action guns in the Uk. John Forsey has a new supernova for under 500 new others want that for a used one. quite like the look of the Remington 887 nitro 31/2" chamber super magnum. Edited November 8, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 BPS in my opinion, synthetic furniture preferably for stated purpose, or if a used one is sourced then have it dura-coated. My 3" 28" invector plus (steel) would be ideal but I am afraid I am a bit too precious about the finish! Not a knockabout pump this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 19 minutes ago, figgy said: Watched a few reviews on YouTube last night one American review was a Remington 870 a mossberg 500 and a supernova. He favorited the mossberg and the bargain prices I can see why. He didn’t like the Remington’s slide release, Han no idea they had a slide release I thought you just slid the forend and that’s it. The slide release on the 870 is quite a sharp serrated affair and although it never was an issue with me I can see the reviewers point. The mechanism itself works like any other pump, in that the fore-end unlocks itself ready to be racked after each shot. At least mine did anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, Scully said: The slide release on the 870 is quite a sharp serrated affair and although it never was an issue with me I can see the reviewers point. The mechanism itself works like any other pump, in that the fore-end unlocks itself ready to be racked after each shot. At least mine did anyhow. +1.......on all pumps the slide release is only to open the action and unload a live chambered round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Marlin 120 with a 40" Barrel. Size matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 BPS Camo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, TriBsa said: Marlin 120 with a 40" Barrel. Size matters. ? I once owned a take down Winchester Model 12 ‘Goose Gun’. It was like looking down a drainpipe! I sold it to a bloke in Eire....big mistake. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Of course the Winchester model 12 is a king among pump actions - as I shall demonstrate on Sunday's pump club gathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Having both the supernova in 12 and a BPS in 10, I prefer the BPS, I would quite happily have a 3" 12 one for my foreshore shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) 54 minutes ago, theshootist said: Of course the Winchester model 12 is a king among pump actions - as I shall demonstrate on Sunday's pump club gathering! It will be a lonely monarch on Sunday... However, if you turn up on Saturday, well - we shall see Edited November 8, 2017 by CaptainBeaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Benelli Supernova. Once run in, very smooth to operate and handles well for a cheap gun. Pretty much unbreakable. Love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I bought a bps for just this and have never yet managed to get to the foreshore with it. One day though i will get to try some wildfowling with it. I went bps as it drops the cartridges between your feet, is ambidextrous so the better half can shoot it also (makes it much easier to justify to her), and is just a beautifully made bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Love my BPS 10 Empty cases easily found is a huge bonus for me Works faultlessly Will have a 3" BPS 12 when I find a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 On 08/11/2017 at 14:53, TriBsa said: Marlin 120 with a 40" Barrel. Size matters. I would have one of those if i ever found one, in the meantime i will have to make do with short barrelled 32 inch guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Why you going for a pump? Semis all the WAY! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaddy525 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I would like a BPS 10 as a dedicated goose gun if I had the spare cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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