Utas-15 road show

Ok, so where do I begin. Let me start by saying I am not the best person with words and that this isn't going to be a perfect review. I went into this review really wanting to like this shotgun, it looks cool as hell, it's really quick handling and holds 14 shells of .12 gauge in it's magazines. The shotgun worked flawlessly once I got use to how the action had to be cycled. The action has to be worked with authority in order to avoid FTE's and FTF's. All shells that I put through this gun were 2 3/4” high brass. The mixture was 250 Score No. 7 & 8, 50 Federal 00 Buckshot and 30 Score Slugs. I didn't once have a problem with this gun cycling high brass shells. Actually, after the first 20 rounds I didn't have a single problem with this shotgun, however... this shotgun is not for me. That isn't to say that the gun is no good, it's quite the opposite... it worked perfectly, was extremely accurate and handled very very well but it just didn't feel overly comfortable to me when compared to my Hatsan MPA or 887 Tactical. Maybe after more time shooting this gun I could grow to like it more but for right now, it's not the top on my must purchase list. If the gun fits you and is comfortable for you then it is absolutely worth the money. I have attached a video and a photo of the result of a few shells, the gun will be on display at the shot I work for (Complete Gun Repairs) until I get the message that it has to be sent back. So come on in and get a feel for the gun for yourself. I would again like to thank Wolverine Supplies for the chance to test this very cool shotgun and I look forward to dealing with them in the future.

Thanks guys,
Mitch

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Gun is fairly accurate (sights were off a little for me but it patterns well) with slugs and patterns well with buckshot.
 
All firearms are range toys for me (do not hunt .... not yet anyways!). Some are more fun than others, and the UTS-15 is a lot of fun! It gets a lot of attention at the range and everybody who uses it giggles a lot.
 
baldabe said:
All firearms are range toys for me (do not hunt .... not yet anyways!). Some are more fun than others, and the UTS-15 is a lot of fun! It gets a lot of attention at the range and everybody who uses it giggles a lot.
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I know exactly what you mean, I still laugh when I get through a full mag run on these. They are just plain fun. I'm thinking that I might use one in the fall bear hunt this year.
 
Hi everyone, especially those in Calgary.

I'm planning to take the UTS-15 to "The Shooting Edge" tomorrow and try some slugs. My plan is to be there around 13:00. Feel free to bring some shells and try it out...

aakoksal
 
So I took the UTS-15 to The Shooting Edge today, shot around 40 Fiocchi slugs.

For me, gun needs at least 2-3" additional length of pull, didn't feel comfortable at all. Capability to increase the length of pull may help with short strokes as well.

As you'll see in the video, I had some feeding failures. I can't really tell if this was entirely my fault, or to do with gun not liking the Fiocchi slugs. If open, I'll stop by the shooting edge tomorrow again and try couple dozens of slugs while paying more attention to it.

When I was mounting and dry firing the gun at home, it actually felt good; attractive looks and a promising design. At the end of my first day at range though, I don't think I would purchase this gun if my life would have to depend on it. Feels like it will not function flawlessly under a duress situation.

On positive notes, it has a very nice trigger, and I had some real tight groups off hand at 25 yards...

I also have plans to take the gun to the skeet range and try some doubles to see if I can maintain positive stroke between shots.

Here is the link to the video;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mTqNLlwLso
 
aakoksal said:
So I took the UTS-15 to The Shooting Edge today, shot around 40 Fiocchi slugs.

For me, gun needs at least 2-3" additional length of pull, didn't feel comfortable at all. Capability to increase the length of pull may help with short strokes as well.

As you'll see in the video, I had some feeding failures. I can't really tell if this was entirely my fault, or to do with gun not liking the Fiocchi slugs. If open, I'll stop by the shooting edge tomorrow again and try couple dozens of slugs while paying more attention to it.

When I was mounting and dry firing the gun at home, it actually felt good; attractive looks and a promising design. At the end of my first day at range though, I don't think I would purchase this gun if my life would have to depend on it. Feels like it will not function flawlessly under a duress situation.

On positive notes, it has a very nice trigger, and I had some real tight groups off hand at 25 yards...

I also have plans to take the gun to the skeet range and try some doubles to see if I can maintain positive stroke between shots.

Here is the link to the video;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mTqNLlwLso
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One other user had issues with the Fiocchi slugs in the gun. We haven't used them here so I can say for sure but it seems there is a bit of a pattern. As for the functioning, as I have said before these shotguns take a bit of time to get used to the rhythm they require to function smoothly. They do take a bit of getting used to but once you get onto them they function very well. After the amount of shooting I have done with them I wouldn't hesitate to grab one in a stressful situation. It all boils down to the old "know your firearm, and practice, practice, practice" doctrine.
Can't wait to see how you make out at the skeet range. Have fun!
 
Grumpy, I would love to see the UTS in action on my fudd skeet range! a little while ago a guy showed up with a 14" M2 Benelli and blew away all the Krieghoffs and Blasers! The looks on the faces were priceless, I wish I had my camera with me.
 
baldabe said:
Grumpy, I would love to see the UTS in action on my fudd skeet range! a little while ago a guy showed up with a 14" M2 Benelli and blew away all the Krieghoffs and Blasers! The looks on the faces were priceless, I wish I had my camera with me.
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That would be fun to see for sure. Once the gun is finished on the east coast it will work it's way back west again.
 
baldabe said:
Grumpy, I would love to see the UTS in action on my fudd skeet range! a little while ago a guy showed up with a 14" M2 Benelli and blew away all the Krieghoffs and Blasers! The looks on the faces were priceless, I wish I had my camera with me.
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I'll be shooting the UTS at DeWinton skeet field Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting...

I'll have a Krieghoff with me as well, if you would like to compare!!!

I'll be shooting Kent 24 gram fast #9 skeet loads, looking forward to see how they'll work with the gun...

Range opens 12:00, planning to be there around that time...
 
Hey guys
The UTS arrived on the Cape yesterday and im planning on being at the Leitches Creek range on either Monday or Tuesday if anyone is around let me know
 
So we shot about 100 rounds with Kent shells. It failed to cycle once, and that was my mistake with short stroking the gun.

We had the international skeet range, so targets are faster, however I had no difficulties breaking doubles at station 1, 2, 7 and 8. There is no aiming when you shoot those doubles, so I can easily say natural pointability is very good. We even got a double on 4th station!!!

We had GoPro capturing our trial, I'll provide the link once it is posted in YouTube. Will try this again tomorrow, weather permitting, as it was great fun...
 
aakoksal said:
So we shot about 100 rounds with Kent shells. It failed to cycle once, and that was my mistake with short stroking the gun.

We had the international skeet range, so targets are faster, however I had no difficulties breaking doubles at station 1, 2, 7 and 8. There is no aiming when you shoot those doubles, so I can easily say natural pointability is very good. We even got a double on 4th station!!!

We had GoPro capturing our trial, I'll provide the link once it is posted in YouTube. Will try this again tomorrow, weather permitting, as it was great fun...
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Thanks for the report, those Go Pro cameras are great. That is what I took to New Zealand and it was all we used to take the video from the chopper. Look forward to seeing your video on the UTAS.
 
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