Hatsan Escort Field Hunter, Pump Action Shotgun in black synthetic with 24" barrel

[NigelG]

forgot to mention, the forend doesn't rattle like some other well known makes

[NigelG]

I take back what I said about you can't tell what choke is installed as no notches.

I have just spotted them whlst cleaning, not exactly like the notches on Browning invector chokes, more like subtle etchings

[fok]

I've had one of these for 3 years, also in 24" and use it for rough shooting.

Like you, I put two in the mag with nothing up the spout so I can walk around in safety and just pump it whilst coming up to the aim.

In terms of reliability, it has never missed a beat and even though it's been well used in all sorts of weather, the finish is still great as I clean and lube after every outing.

There are other pumps that have a huge following and better reputation for build quality, particularly over the pond, but I think the Hatsan Fieldhunter can hold it's own and represents excellent value for money.

[Hasbeen]

I have one which have used for a couple of years, Once I got used to the pumping I found it great - and I can now cycle the cartridges almost as fast as a semi-auto.

[NigelG]

perhaps we need to start a Hatsan club, I agree about the racking, becomes instinctive

[LeeBut]

Hi Guys


i've also got the pump action of choice i've had the marine all weather version for over a year now lovely piece of kit and shoots anything


lee

[cookoff013]

forgot to mention, the forend doesn't rattle like some other well known makes

the supernova has had a absolute slating about the "nova rattle" that the forend isnt attached and makes a god awful noise.

what it doesnt tell you is that you can tighten up the nova forend to stop the rattle. tighten up 1/4 of a turn on the screws on the forend. these often come loose from repeted use, and not super tight from the factory.

i`ve only had to tighten them twice in the 2 years i`ve had the nova. usually check when the spring clean comes. and totally overhaul the action.

it will cycle 2,3/4" and 3" shells further, as its a spring loaded mech like the nova.

my benelli throws the larger hulls miles.

[Chris Werb]

it will cycle 2,3/4" and 3" shells further, as its a spring loaded mech like the nova.

I have an FAC Nova. It's 3 1/2" but handles 65mm ones no problem at all. I love it.

[Damadamadeluxe]

Love the reviews guys!

Looking at getting another P/A but hadn't really put much thought into hatsans pump as I wasn't a fan of they're earlier model S/A that I owned. Definitely going to dig a little deeper.

Thanks all

[Heisenberg]

Good thread, going for my SGC as living in Scotland it should be easier than getting an air gun(not "weapon") licence, have this Hatsan in mind (and also the Baikal IZH-27M O/U for clays....)...was tempted by the Escort Semi-Auto but think I would prefer the simplicity and reliability of a manual pump....

Can anyone advise whether the Field Hunter is good enough for clays and at what barrel length? 24" would probably be too short was thinking 28"??

[NigelG]

just remember, any semi or pump with 28" barrel is like an over and under with 32"

I went for 24" as lighter and easier to carry around, some people shoot skeet with 24-26"

do what you feels best for you

[sharky]

Good write up. I had a look at one the other week whilst at Kexby, pickup some more ammo for the CZ. I think it will be my next and final purchase as the cabinate will be full. I'm looking for something to take rough shooting as the BSA 500 I have, gets bloody heavy by the time I've lugged it around for a couple of hours.