Hunting shotgun actions are broken down into three categories: auto loader, pump, and break action. I've used all of these, and have found that each has pros and cons. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean that an action is a good or bad choice, these are just my opinions based on personal experience.
Auto Loaders
Pros Cons
-Multiple fast follow up shots -More difficult to reload than a pump or
-Reduced felt recoil break action
-Last shot holds the bolt open -May not cycle properly with lighter loads
-Multiple sight and barrel options -Can malfunction if exposed to mud and other
-Allows you to swing smoothly with your elements
target as you fire -Only one choke can be used at a time
-Most difficult to clean
Pump Action
Pros Cons
-Doesn't use gas pressure to cycle, so it provides -Slowest rate of fire for follow up shots
the most accurate and hardest hitting fire -Only one choke can be used at a time
-Reliable manual action cycling rarely jams -Requires you to adjust your aim after cycling
-Multiple sight and barrel options -No notification when the last round is fired
-Can be the least expensive action type
Break Action (Dual Barrel Side By Side or Over / Under)
Pros Cons
-Rapid second shot firing -Only holds two rounds
-Multiple chokes can be used at -Typically only used for upland birds
the same time -Slowest to reload (if it doesn't have
-Can be the most expensive to purchase ejectors)
-Easiest to clean -Few sight and barrel options
-Easiest to reload
Break Action (Single Barrel)
Pros Cons
-Great gun to learn how to make every -Single shot
shot count -Not commonly found
-The slowest follow up shot
So there you go. These are just a few things off the top of my head that I remember when comparing them. I hope this helps you decide what's best for you.
Thanks for reading,
-Rhody
No comments:
Post a Comment