A few people up at the gun club have semi-automatics and they look like fun. I may be going to the gun show in Kenilworth and it would be a great opportunity to try several out. However , I don’t want to spend too much , probably less than £500 (new) - something that I could use to shoot clays and also use if I get invited on a pest clearance exercise. Anyone have any tips?
Cheap semi-automatic?
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Good , used, Beretta 303. Bamfords, Eccleston, Chorley, has a couple.
Il postino
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New hatsan escort sub £400 or an older s/hand beretta 301,Remington 1100,see loads at clay shoots if that helps.
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chippy
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Remmy 1100 or 1187 for handling. Beretta for reliablity. Camo hatsan for regrets.
andypandy
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I have an early Hatsan, it's a pig to maintain, eats 'O' Rings, is very selective on cartridges, it is to short and to low in the comb but is an absolute hoot to shoot. I don't shoot any competitions with it but it's fun and cheap. The latest ones are much better and if it is just for fun why pay more.
Ashley
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Don't touch the hatsan, no second hand value at all , as above, beretta or remmy
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andypandy
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So a brand new Hatsan is £339.00 (as of tonight on guntrader) the cheapest secondhand one is £199.00, so a loss of £140.00. Yes I know that there are a lot of variables in pricing but there are also an awful lot of crap S/H Beretta's out there that have been misused. I love Bennelli's and Remmys but Hatsan's do have there place for cheap fun!
sibaldib
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Now you're talking. Paid £275 new for mine a couple of months ago. Chuck it in the back of the pick up and don't care if it gets mud etc on it. 28/30gms for pigeons and rabbits and a few of 42gm AAA on standby for Mr Fox.
A couple of us take them to the occasional small clay shoot for a bit of fun. Simultaneous pairs are interesting but otherwise no problems.
Skeet UK
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You just need to make sure you give it a full stroke, between birds.
This is common when taking on two at a time . . .
sibaldib
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My problem exactly. At my age I have trouble recycling quickly enough.You just need to make sure you give it a full stroke, between birds.
This is common when taking on two at a time . . .
I traded in an Armsan semi about 2 months back and got the pump and £50 cash back... I've just treated mine to a 3/8 ported Teague choke for clay shooting.....
Ashley
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While I agree hatsan do have a place in the market, (handy for rabbits, pigeons and general rough shooting)
My point was for clays,you'd probably better of with a beretta or remmy because they will last, and are more reliable.
Yes there is one for sale on gun trader for £199 but £180 of that is profit for the shop, leaving £15 for the actual value of the gun
Which in my opinion is about right
Ashley
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Now your talking better quality, my advice is buy the best you can afford!
