Hunting_Bunnies Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 After being told that Winchester do not import the SX3 Field (walnut stock) into the UK as an FAC 5 shot, a couple of weeks ago I heard that at the factory in Belgium they were doing a batch of 25 guns to this spec for European release. Quick call to my friendly local RFD and without delay Bruce and Craig at Adenbourne (Witney) were on the case! Thanks guys! Collected the gun at lunchtime today and stopped of to see a farmer friend and have a play with my new toy. Have only fired a few rounds through it so far - a few 50g and some 28g clays - very pleased, especially with the heavier cartridge in it. Off tomorrow to find some pigeons to pester. Only comment is that it comes with just three chokes - quarter/ half/ three-quarters - and I think I'll have to order the skeet choke in due course. Will see how I get on with it before seeing about a magazine extension. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Very nice looking gun that. Modern style without trying to hard to be (like that terrible new Bellini i think), although the butt/recoil pad looks a bit odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 spot on mate, i get my 3 shot version in july :blink: did it cycle the 28g ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunting_Bunnies Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 So far has cycled perfectly - more than happy with 28g. Off out tomorrow and try a few other loads (eg 32g) in it. Friend has slugs on his certificate and wants to try them in the SX3 - any suggestions on what choke - will 1/4 be ok? HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varmintator Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Saving up for one can't wait to get it. When you applied for your FAC shotgun what was the reason you gave. I need it for corvid control. What did you put? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunting_Bunnies Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hi Varminator I put down that I wanted it for avian pest control and they were fine. Are you after an SX3 - if so which version (synthetic/ Flanigan/ Field)? HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 When I applied for my FAC shotgun, I was told by the FEO to state 'crop protection' as the main reason. I also had a letter off the farmer stating that he had huge problems with crop damage due to birds. I bought myself an Escort 5 shot, then added the extension tube making it an 8 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 one of the nicest semi's i,ve seen in a long time , but whats with the butt pad , is that sticky tape holding it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 one of the nicest semi's i,ve seen in a long time , but whats with the butt pad , is that sticky tape holding it on its recoil absorber and is adjustable. In USA they get a SX3 classic field that has a standard butt plate, not sure why we dont get it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Very nice I might make my escort fac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunting_Bunnies Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Have been out for a walk around the fields this evening and catch up with some bunnies. Very pleased with the SX3 - 5 hits with six cartridges. Not a high head count but a very pleasant end to a sunny day. Anyway - was using a mix of 50g 3" magnums and 32g 2 3/4" 'normal'cartridges. Cycled perfectly, and the recoil with the magnums minimal. Conclusion - impressed! Next will try on the pigeons HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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