pennywise Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Does anybody on this forum use a pump action on a clay site? I would like to get one because they are cheaper (and i prefer them to o/u`s)and use it at my local site. I would n`t want to waste my money by not be able to use it there or any where else for that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Have seen them used many a time down my neck of the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 iam only a noob, but how the hell would you shoot pairs on a pump action ? an auto yes i can understand it, less recoil - pump action it would be 1 - pump - ohhhhhh there she goes... let us know how you get on. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I often use a Mossberg on the clays (for a change and a laugh), and yes, you can shoot simmo pairs with a pump if you get your finger out Some days I actually shoot clays better with the Mossy than I do with my Beretta You shouldn't have any trouble using it at clay grounds, you might get the odd strange look from snobs, but I wouldn't let that bother you. Having said all that, they're obviously not ideal guns for clays, but they are more fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennywise Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 exactlty mate fun! aint that what its all about! what purpose does it serve for posh **** to kit themselves out in the green stuff? a skeet vest i can understand but whats wrong with yer jeans an` t-shirt? plus with a bit of practice im sure you could cycle a pump just as fast as an auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 i have a mossberg 500; great piece of kit (and only £200), works great as long as i remember to pump (semi auto'sspoilt me... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Does anybody on this forum use a pump action on a clay site? I would like to get one because they are cheaper (and i prefer them to o/u`s)and use it at my local site. I would n`t want to waste my money by not be able to use it there or any where else for that matter Ring the grounds you intend to visit then? Buy a Napier Autosafe flag too. For what it's worth the grounds i've used don't object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I use a pump action a lot on clays, and get reasonable scores. I bet there's people here who can get much better scores too. The thing with noobs, as you describe yourself Ian, is that they dont always understand how things work. With a pump action they always think you shoot, take the gun out of your shoulder, rack the slide, remount, fire. This couldnt be further from the truth. Just as an example in this advert you can see it being done. Visit the BenelliUSA website to see Tom Knapp shoot 9 or 10 clays in 1 throw with a pump action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 With very little practice one can cycle a pump extremely quickly and with great economy of movement and effort. I use a Benelli Supernova for fowling, pigeon and clays and have reached the stage where the action of pumping has become completely subconscious. The PA is still very popular in the U.S. where huge numbers of them are used for competitive clay shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) With very little practice one can cycle a pump extremely quickly and with great economy of movement and effort. I use a Benelli Supernova for fowling, pigeon and clays and have reached the stage where the action of pumping has become completely subconscious. The PA is still very popular in the U.S. where huge numbers of them are used for competitive clay shooting. I agree, you get very fast after a while. When I first got mine, I PM'd Throdgrain on here (because he's the main man for pumps ) because when I went to cycle the next cartridge, it used to drop out through the gap in the elevator. I blamed the design, the gun, everything except me. Basically, I was so slow that the thing was just sliding out Absolutely no chance of that happening now. I'm like greased lightning Edited February 1, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ring the grounds you intend to visit then? Buy a Napier Autosafe flag too. For what it's worth the grounds i've used don't object. flags are a good idea, but my local ground just told me to keep the slide to the rear, the beach is open and everyone can see the slides back and its safe; check with the ground tho, i bought my pump from them so theyre a bit more relaxed I use a pump action a lot on clays, and get reasonable scores. I bet there's people here who can get much better scores too. The thing with noobs, as you describe yourself Ian, is that they dont always understand how things work. With a pump action they always think you shoot, take the gun out of your shoulder, rack the slide, remount, fire. This couldnt be further from the truth. what?! you mean you dont swing it out and pump it one handed before swinging it back to the shoulder?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I might buy another one as well I fancy one of those Remingtons with the woodwork. Erotic. You won't need Viagra if you get a pump action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I might buy another one as well I fancy one of those Remingtons with the woodwork. Erotic. You won't need Viagra if you get a pump action true, you can go banging all day with a pump and never get bored.... why wots ur mossy got? i stuck the wood back on mine, got peeved off with the black pistol grip stock and forend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 true, you can go banging all day with a pump and never get bored.... why wots ur mossy got? i stuck the wood back on mine, got peeved off with the black pistol grip stock and forend It's all black plaaaaaarstic Titillating but not erotic. It's hard to stay faithful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 It's all black plaaaaaarstic Titillating but not erotic. It's hard to stay faithful true, theres something about wood on shotguns... no pun intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennywise Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 many thanks, just what i thought you`d say. i shall enquire at grounds and hopefully follow up my purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Havent got a pump myself,but i have seen them being used at my local clay ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Remington 870 Wingmaster Mossberg 500 Both great guns in different ways. Today I was shooting at Court Farm at Horne CPC (with my Benelli semi-auto) and someone said some comment about semi-autos. I did say I dont know what you're worried about, it has a breech flag and it's pointed at the sky anyway, but god knows what this chap would have thought if I'd been using the Mossberg. Moral is, you can't please all the people all the time, so please yourself instead So long as you're safe there should never be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Remington 870 Wingmaster I don't think they allow porn on here But here's some more. Mossberg Maverick 88 and a fat bloke at Worsley :yahoo: Edited February 1, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 After Horne today we went to Gatwick and shot a quick round of skeet. I got bored towards the end and finished the round with my mates Mossberg 590. Now thats a real indoor gun, and I still did ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I bought a Wingmaster 3 weeks ago and it's terrific fun to shoot (There's something about that click-click pump sound that makes me want to buy a sheriff's badge and wear aviators). The only looks or comments i have had so far have been positive. One thing i would say is, be a luv and tidy up after you've shot - spent cartridges left all over the floor might attract a few comments!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I have a Benelli Super Nova and its a great gun, was shooting pigeons with it yesterday. After a while you don't even notice the pump you just do it automatically. There are a few clay grounds round here, the snobby one said don't bring it at all and went on about people who turn up in cammo and "American gung-ho attitude" comments. Although when talking about semis and that they weren't keen on them either he commented that out of all the safety disciplinarys at the club all of them have been with o/u guns. The other clay ground is more relaxed and people go with whatever they want, it is a bit further to travel though but I think worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 At Horne there's always loads of cartridges over the floor anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 throdgrain, many thanks for explaining that, Iam now not quite as noobish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 lol you're welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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