It's growing on me!

[Smellydog]

I've tested a Hatsan Luxarno today prior to purchase.
What the heck is a Luxarno anyway?
It comes with two barrels. I've settled on the short one.
After some stock adjustments and boy is it chunky it comes up quite consistently but with the long barrel on it doesn't seem to line up as nicely??
I added a smear of grease to the action spring and magazine spring which hushed up it operation loading or unloading.
So far it's taken a few squirrels, crows, pigeon and four pheasants. Of course I missed plenty but no worse than normal for me with any shotgun.
I like it's operation and firing cycle also.
And if you're sitting down....I even tried steel shot!! Just standard pressure Hull hydra wad mumbo jumbo and, err no, not impressed at all sorry, not for the cost anyway.
I also shot some sg and lg loads. LG loads were eley. Not especially good but the old S&B sg at fifty yards would of killed a fox!
I know it's large shot and very random but also considering I just threw the gun up and shot it was confidence inspiring.

I know it's a Hatistani but it does carry a superior proof mark a Fleur de lyes mark.
I abstained from shooting snipe but enjoyed mounting the gun on them, all looked good to be honest. I also left the hen pheasants.
What ya fink?

 

[Foxyboy43]

As discussed already Smelly - for the money you get a helluva lot of artillery, 5 chokes, a walnut stock and a hard case!
I am delighted with mine and love the 25inch barrel and cylinder choke but wouldn’t want to walk into my local Post Office with it…
As per an earlier thread I bought mine for a goose shooting trip after a failure with an Armsan and a Baikal. It has taken everything I can put in it and cycled from 24gms up to 50 something gms flawlessly. The 27 inch barrel and 1/4 choke has served me well for pigeons too. Not sure about SG or LG but then we don’t get many TRex over here…..
Maybe time will present problems but so far it is an excellent shotgun and cheap as chips. The Hatsan promo video is worth a watch too….
Enjoy it pal!

 

[Brittany boy]

Looks like a new version of the old baretta 302 I have, if you can put it in the shoulder and drop things with it , it’s a good un

 

[HonestJohn]

I think you should have shot a snipe or two and enjoyed them on toast!

 

[Smellydog]

I think you should have shot a snipe or two and enjoyed them on toast!

If I had a muzzleloader in hand I would of

 

[tarponhead]

Interesting choice - clearly does the job! I tend to buy second-hand shot guns - my current go-to semi-auto was in a clearance sale with a faulty ejector, so cheap to buy, cheap to fix. Did you consider Browning/ Beretta/Benelli etc. vs Turkish copies or doesn’t it matter? Great pics and outcome!

 

[Smellydog]

Interesting choice - clearly does the job! I tend to buy second-hand shot guns - my current go-to semi-auto was in a clearance sale with a faulty ejector, so cheap to buy, cheap to fix. Did you consider Browning/ Beretta/Benelli etc. vs Turkish copies or doesn’t it matter? Great pics and outcome!

Hmmm, it's kind of strange...
I like Remington's, too heavy. I like the earlier Berretta autos but they are battered about or I only see the silly looking ones.
I don't really see many Browning's.

I'll try anything and if it mounts well or can be adjusted I get interested. I like Winchester autos also but they tend to not be adjustable, I think the newer ones are though...?
Plus this is the so called future proof....

I take it back tomorrow, do a deal then have another look in the armoury, might end up trying another!

 

[finnbear270]

Looks well put together.

 

[tarponhead]

Hmmm, it's kind of strange...
I like Remington's, too heavy. I like the earlier Berretta autos but they are battered about or I only see the silly looking ones.
I don't really see many Browning's.

I'll try anything and if it mounts well or can be adjusted I get interested. I like Winchester autos also but they tend to not be adjustable, I think the newer ones are though...?
Plus this is the so called future proof....

I take it back tomorrow, do a deal then have another look in the armoury, might end up trying another!

Agreed, I’m the same. I settled on Benelli because they are adjustable, reasonable cost when used, difficult to break and steel shot proof. Most importantly, they come up well - on me and I can hit stuff.

 

[Andy RV]

Hmmm, it's kind of strange...
I like Remington's, too heavy. I like the earlier Berretta autos but they are battered about or I only see the silly looking ones.
I don't really see many Browning's.

I'll try anything and if it mounts well or can be adjusted I get interested. I like Winchester autos also but they tend to not be adjustable, I think the newer ones are though...?
Plus this is the so called future proof....

I take it back tomorrow, do a deal then have another look in the armoury, might end up trying another!

Perhaps the Boys anti tank rifle?

 

[Smellydog]

Perhaps the Boys anti tank rifle?

You've been a rooting as well have you? It's ace in there isn't it.

I think armoury scent should be bottled, nothing smells finer

 

[Smellydog]

So I've just shot 25 winged vermin for about 35 shots. That's not bad for me.
It loves fiocchi tt ones.
I'm desperately trying to pick fault but can't!

 

[bullet chucker]

Mine is the ESCORT MODEL L/H, I would say keep an eye to the choke tube make sure it is fully' screwed home, don't ask me how I know.

BC.

 

[finnbear270]

Maybe check as it comes out of the slip?, One of the first tenets of is my sh*t together?

 

[Foxyboy43]

So I've just shot 25 winged vermin for about 35 shots. That's not bad for me.
It loves fiocchi tt ones.
I'm desperately trying to pick fault but can't!
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What’s not to love SD?

 

[Smellydog]

What’s not to love SD?

Nothing, I'm being a tart

 

[Smellydog]

Well now there's a twist .
I took the Luxarno back and took another look in the armoury and there was a sleek very tidy benelli looking at me!
Firstly it comes up spot on, second it's 3" and has the high pressure stamp!
No idea what model, just says premium plus.
It's the model with an integral barrel and receiver of steel. Quite light and slim.
One choke, skeet.
Anyone know what it is?

 

[Foxyboy43]

Well now there's a twist .
I took the Luxarno back and took another look in the armoury and there was a sleek very tidy benelli looking at me!
Firstly it comes up spot on, second it's 3" and has the high pressure stamp!
No idea what model, just says premium plus.
It's the model with an integral barrel and receiver of steel. Quite light and slim.
One choke, skeet.
Anyone know what it is?

This it Smelly?

Benelli Premium Plus shotgun from GMK - Shooting UK

GMK have announced the release of the Benelli Premium Plus semi-auto shotgun. It's simple, low maintenance, ultra reliable and lightweight according to the press release.

secure.shootinguk.co.uk

 

[Smellydog]

This it Smelly?

Benelli Premium Plus shotgun from GMK - Shooting UK

GMK have announced the release of the Benelli Premium Plus semi-auto shotgun. It's simple, low maintenance, ultra reliable and lightweight according to the press release.

secure.shootinguk.co.uk

That's the one FB
Isn't that old then.
Doesn't look like it's been fired!
Thanks.

 

[Foxyboy43]

That's the one FB
Isn't that old then.
Doesn't look like it's been fired!
Thanks.

Nice - Benelli have a good reputation too. Enjoy!