Semi Auto

[1888andybhoy 7]

Hi lads Ive had my shotgun licence for about a year now. Got a side by side but do alot of Wildfowling. I am looking into buying a semi auto. Just one question. Can i get a 3 shot semi auto on a shotgun certificate or do i need a fac for it ?

 

Andrew

[t5avs1 2]

yes 3 shot is the limit

[clint 45]

Yes SGC is good. 2+1 limit.

[1888andybhoy 7]

Thanks lads. Next question is What to look for in a semi auto ?

And a good quality cheap make ?

 

Andrew

[foxbasher 0]

Thanks lads. Next question is What to look for in a semi auto ?

And a good quality cheap make ?

 

Andrew

 

In my experience you wont go far wrong with a Webley and Scott 810 semi. You'll be able to pick them up pretty cheap second hand-probably round the £280-£300 mark. Do a google search on them-never had any problems with mine.

[clint 45]

Best way i find, is to go to small busy faimily shop, like down to earth place. Go talk to owner, see many type of gun you need, ask, can try for weekend, some do , some no. when you find gun you like , buy from nice man in shop. There is many many gun to try , no rush .

[fatboy 0]

I have a hatsan escort,people say the older ones had feed problems,i have the new model and it feeds everything i put through it,you can get a decent second hand around the £300-£350 mark,i use mine for ducks, pheasant,wooddies and rabbits,its a great all rounder,if you are using it for wildfowling,go for the synthetic stock,then its just a wipe down to get rid of all the mud.

[lurchers 2,867]

ive just bought a new hatsan escort mate the camo 1 for £350 new and it comes with a 3yr warrenty

[scarecrow243 24]

the best auto to go for is a beretta 301,302,304, they are better than the newer models but they wont take a 3 1/2 inch shell or go for a pump action winchester or remington as they wont jam with any size shell like automatics do

[The Seeker 3,048]

Benelli every time mate, not cheap but quality never is. I know a few rate the Hatsan,but a mate of mine had one replaced twice and took it back for a refund, it's no fun standing in a creek on the foreshore up to your ar&e in mud for 3 hours waiting for your only shot at a pink foot or mallard for it to just go "click" which is what happened to him. Not saying they are still bad but I wouldn't buy one personally from this experience.

 

ATB Seeker

[Terryorr 27]

the best auto to go for is a beretta 301,302,304, they are better than the newer models but they wont take a 3 1/2 inch shell or go for a pump action winchester or remington as they wont jam with any size shell like automatics do

I agree with scarecrow mate, I have shot Beretta 301, 302, 303s and never had a problem with either. You can buy any model for around £300/£400 second hand and are way better than any escort NEW.

[mjr88 50]

1888andybhoy

 

Spend as much as you can and buy somethiong decent like i did , a Winchester SX3 31/2'' Composite. I've owned mine now for 6 months and has never let me down once.

 

A quality semi Auto and Cheaper than a Bennelli as well ,

 

John

 

 

Edited November 19, 2010 by mjr88

[Lewdan 17]

Thanks lads. Next question is What to look for in a semi auto ?

And a good quality cheap make ?

 

Andrew

 

In my experience you wont go far wrong with a Webley and Scott 810 semi. You'll be able to pick them up pretty cheap second hand-probably round the £280-£300 mark. Do a google search on them-never had any problems with mine.

Same here, had one for three years excellent value for money Also proofed for magnum / steel loads

 

LD