Trent Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 My license was sent out by the police on Friday - gotta be a record, only a week after they recieved the initial application form. So despite having little money spare at the mo I just had to buy my first gun. Since I'll mainly use it for clays I decided I would just have to accept that a big gun that fires larger loads with a large bore would make life easiest for a beginner like me, so I bought a 12 gauge with 26 inch barrels, but went for the semi-auto to reduce recoil since (as I've said) I am quite small framed and new to it, and I feel like big recoils throw my aim off a bit. Anyway, I was just wondering how easy it is to change chokes on my first gun (A hatsan escort 12 gauge). From the shop it had the 3/4 choke in, but I want to put the skeet choke in. I see there's two little slots on the end of the choke that I could perhaps use to unscrew it if I had the right tool, but I don't want to damage my new gun, so advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Trent. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 there should be a choke key with the gun.if not ask the dealer you bought it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 You should have a rather agricultural looking choke key to remove and fit chokes on the escort. It's a flat piece of metal in a plus (+) shape. Each part of the key is a slightly different width to accommodate the tightness of the different chokes. Just slot that key into the choke and the shoulders of the key should fit into the notches of the choke. During use (and when unloaded obviously) check the choke tightness with a finger every few shots to ensure it's still tight. I and other have had these work slightly loose over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 there should be a choke key with the gun.if not ask the dealer you bought it from. Even if you bought the gun used you should get a choke key with it - if it is missing then get a replacement. Your RFD should be able to get it for you (mine always has a few lying around) - or contact Edgar Brothers (the importer) directly - they'll help you. I don't want to teach you suck eggs - but as a newcomer a few words of caution are always advisable, in my view - Always, always check and double check that the gun is empty before you start peering down the choke. It's all too easy with a semi to forget that a cartridge is in the gun. Good luck, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Aha, so that's what that little X in the box is for. Thanks guys. :blink: And yes, I will definitely check and double check that there's no cartridges anywhere near the chamber or magazine before I look down the end. I may be curious but I don't fancy learning about the afterlife just yet. Besides, I just redecorated, and splodges of red and pink would not go with my new colour scheme. Edited July 22, 2009 by Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Aha, so that's what that little X in the box is for. Thanks guys. :blink: And yes, I will definitely check and double check that there's no cartridges anywhere near the chamber or magazine before I look down the end. I may be curious but I don't fancy learning about the afterlife just yet. Besides, I just redecorated, and splodges of red and pink would not go with my new colour scheme. Neighbours complain about the noise too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 and welcome to the wonderful sport of shooting... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 brand new? read the manual. If you don't have a manual, get one here: http://www.hatsan.com.tr/pdf/Escort_Semi_A...n_Manual_GB.pdf Nice guns, ignore what people will try and tell you about them. Look even my dog likes mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) LOL, cute. We have a couple of dogs (terrier and husky) but the terrier is really timid: runs away whenever I get the air rifle out as she doesn't like the pop. Hehe, yeah I have the same colour stock as you, and (although I can't quite be sure from that pic) it looks like I have the same rubber pad on the butt of the stock - which has a sort of swiss-cheese-holes thing going on, which seems to take some of the kick out of the bigger carts quite nicely. Wonder what the right name is for that style of stock pad... I'll have to get some pics when I can get hold of a friends digicam - mine broke recently and spent all of my spare cash on gun-related stuff. :unsure: Edited July 22, 2009 by Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Before you insert the choke,put a few drops of oil onto the thread to prevent it seizing,but also the tube as it creates a suction effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Before you insert the choke,put a few drops of oil onto the thread to prevent it seizing,but also the tube as it creates a suction effect. NO! Do not use oil. Use a high melting point grease - this is probably mentioned in your manual somewhere. Oil can solidify at high temperatures and case your chokes to become stuck. No debate here - just ask your RFD. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 NO! Do not use oil. Use a high melting point grease - this is probably mentioned in your manual somewhere. Oil can solidify at high temperatures and case your chokes to become stuck. No debate here - just ask your RFD. Steve eh-what gun oil??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 eh-what gun oil??? Yes. Gun oil is not designed for use in the chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yes. Gun oil is not designed for use in the chokes. Learn something new everyday-cheers! :unsure: I presume my Bisley gun grease is fine though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Here we go . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I use copper slip grease on my chokes . But make sure that there is no grease actually in the barrel before you fire the gun , you could end up with a ring bulge in the barrel . Allways clean the barrels again after greasing the choke threads , Harnser , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Learn something new everyday-cheers! :unsure: I presume my Bisley gun grease is fine though? Yes, designed for the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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