The Uzkon BR99 works so well they added a bunch to the prohibited list.
Turkish shotguns--Poll to end all doubt. Please only participate if you own one
- Thread starter The Kurgan
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The Uzkon BR99 works so well they added a bunch to the prohibited list.
Falconflyer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Yildiz Elegant A1 sxs 12 g,
Outstanding wood, once I fixed the 12 pound triggers it was not a bad gun. The engraving was done quite well, easy to see it was hand done under close inspection. I only put about 400 rounds through it before someone fell in love with the wood and made me an offer that I couldn't refuse. A good hunting gun but I doubt it would stand up to a lot of rounds.
Huglu 202B sxs .410,
The stock wasn't inletted properly from the factory and the left barrel trigger was hanging up on the wood causing misfires. Once I relieved a bit of wood for the hammer the gun has run trouble free for 500 rounds to date and is a delight to shoot!
Weatherby Sa-08 synthetic 12 g,
Round count is around 500 of mixed 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells with no failures or complaints.
Based on my limited experience of three guns, I'd say that Turkish guns are good quality for the money but it may be beneficial if you like to tinker and are a bit mechanically inclined. If you're averse to any risk then you may be better suited looking for a used gun of known quality.
Outstanding wood, once I fixed the 12 pound triggers it was not a bad gun. The engraving was done quite well, easy to see it was hand done under close inspection. I only put about 400 rounds through it before someone fell in love with the wood and made me an offer that I couldn't refuse. A good hunting gun but I doubt it would stand up to a lot of rounds.
Huglu 202B sxs .410,
The stock wasn't inletted properly from the factory and the left barrel trigger was hanging up on the wood causing misfires. Once I relieved a bit of wood for the hammer the gun has run trouble free for 500 rounds to date and is a delight to shoot!
Weatherby Sa-08 synthetic 12 g,
Round count is around 500 of mixed 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells with no failures or complaints.
Based on my limited experience of three guns, I'd say that Turkish guns are good quality for the money but it may be beneficial if you like to tinker and are a bit mechanically inclined. If you're averse to any risk then you may be better suited looking for a used gun of known quality.
New production Huglu SxS Hammer Coach 12g from Prophet River. Couldn't be happier. Fit and finish is well above price. Triggers are fairly heavy but quickly lightening up with live fire and snap cap sessions. Lock up is tight and the walnut is very good. Best surprise is the excellent patterning across the chokes (includes five). At 40 yds they are 80 - 90% overlap. Slugs are 4" apart horizontally at 50M with federal trueball 2.75" with 20" tubes and cyl and imp cyl installed. Lots of shotgunning, shotguns and hunting over the last 40+ yrs and this is one of the nicest surprises I've had with a new purchase. This one is a keeper.
Had a buddy buy 3 of the Turkish camo synthetic stock over/under 12 gauges and use them as loaner guns when he brought in guests to shoot his sporting clays range.
Not sure what model they were exactly but he paid under 400 for each of them. They were shot lots and as far as I know all three are still breaking clay and busting birds 10 years later.
Not one ever had a hiccup that I heard of.
Still grin when I recall him saying he'd be damned if he would hand one of his high end B guns to a stranger.
Those Turkish field grades were just the ticket and they worked.
Not sure what model they were exactly but he paid under 400 for each of them. They were shot lots and as far as I know all three are still breaking clay and busting birds 10 years later.
Not one ever had a hiccup that I heard of.
Still grin when I recall him saying he'd be damned if he would hand one of his high end B guns to a stranger.
Those Turkish field grades were just the ticket and they worked.
The Kurgan, maybe read this post ... it should provide you with some information. I was in the same situation 3 years ago ... and bought one of those Huglu SxS with the external hammers. And I am happy with my purchase .... I am even contemplating buying another one with 20" barrels ....
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1637998-Huglu-Good-or-Bad
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- Steel Town
Thank you a very helpful post. I can also see the same types of comments prevail. How has it been reliability wise? It looks beautiful.
I have to admit, I have not put many rounds through that gun in the 3 years that I own it. But I have taken it upland hunting every fall ... and so far no complains.
No issues so far!
infideleggwelder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Khan CANUCK semi in 20 ga. Mis-fed the second round of target stuff, and no issued since. Needs to be clean though for easy reassembly. Have about 500 rounds thru it. Easily cycles the lighter loads too.
My fisrt OU was Yildiz .it was very nicely finished gun that shot and pointed well . I would have kept it if it was going to be a hunting only gun .but once getting into the clay shooting games I soon realized if I were continue I need a better quality gun .
robandkara
Member
- Location
- Ontario Canada
I've had a Derya MK12 and a Hatsan MPA-TS. Both worked flawlessly and we're great bang for the buck. Waiting on a Charles Daly 20GA bullpup now and hoping for the same experience.
Bought a Stevens 555 about a year ago to try clay target shooting with an O/U. I have put about 2k rounds through it so far from many different manufacturers and it's never missed a beat. My only complaint is the weight as you definitely know when you've pulled the trigger �� If you are sensitive to recoil then maybe look elsewhere, but otherwise fit, finish and functionality are really good for the price
Bittereinder
CGN Regular
- Location
- Ontario (GTA)
Just have a Mossberg SA-20 youth model in wood, as my dedicated kid intro gun. Maybe a few hundred rounds so far, including target loads, waterfowl loads and slugs, with no issues. The wood is plain but looks fine.
Revolution armoury ( kral ) 12 ga semi Celerity works fine right out of the box . Only got 1000 - 1200 rounds in 3 month not one failure . I used 1oz Remington #8 until someone pointed out that it's not recommended for semis ( it's actually written on the box ) but it worked feed extract every time
Problem : only one around 500 rounds the synthetic stock started to get loose , I just tightened with my socket set and it's fine ever since.
Disadvantage : 1. You get dirty looks on the trap field , 2. it's a lot more difficult to clean then my old SxS .
Problem : only one around 500 rounds the synthetic stock started to get loose , I just tightened with my socket set and it's fine ever since.
Disadvantage : 1. You get dirty looks on the trap field , 2. it's a lot more difficult to clean then my old SxS .
Winchester Extreme Defender SXP FDE
About 500 rounds of Slugs, Buck and Bird through it. All with a wide spectrum qualities and brands. Not one jam. A little stiff pumping a reload, but only twice. May have been the ammo.
I did have a blurry print on the barrel of the gun however. Winchester was on it though and and a replacement is on the way... in 3-6 months supply chains blah blah.
About 500 rounds of Slugs, Buck and Bird through it. All with a wide spectrum qualities and brands. Not one jam. A little stiff pumping a reload, but only twice. May have been the ammo.
I did have a blurry print on the barrel of the gun however. Winchester was on it though and and a replacement is on the way... in 3-6 months supply chains blah blah.
Answer ranges from the top to the bottom
Lever actions? Borderline useless
PA-08 clones? Owned several and never had a hiccup, can’t say that for 870s.
Beretta single shot folder clones - great have owned them in almost every gauge
The hammer singles that use the trigger as a the lever for breaking it open ( no clue what you would call this) - saw many fail when I worked at a gun counter for a short time ~8 years ago
Huglu over under- great for my hunting purposes and tolerances seemed very tight, can’t speak to them going off face though as I never fired a high volume of rounds
Edit: holy necropost Batman!
Lever actions? Borderline useless
PA-08 clones? Owned several and never had a hiccup, can’t say that for 870s.
Beretta single shot folder clones - great have owned them in almost every gauge
The hammer singles that use the trigger as a the lever for breaking it open ( no clue what you would call this) - saw many fail when I worked at a gun counter for a short time ~8 years ago
Huglu over under- great for my hunting purposes and tolerances seemed very tight, can’t speak to them going off face though as I never fired a high volume of rounds
Edit: holy necropost Batman!
- Location
- West Central Alberta
Yeah I had a Stevens 555 in 12 gauge but sold it, got tired of that thing slapping me around when I shot trap with it. If it was 1 or 1.5 lbs heavier it would be a great gun.
Northern Amateur
CGN frequent flyer
Hatsan and armscan. All required a break in period for me but once a few boxes of ammo went through they shoot everything I put in them. Fit and finish are head and shoulders above my late model 870. In fact I recall having my 870 disassembled for a thorough cleaning and finicking with the action bars to get it back together. Stripped, cleaned and reassembled the hatsan in 1/10th the time. No rough edges, almost no machining marks. No complaints at all and well worth the money. That being said they are in a different league than my benelli and browning.
