The Escort magnum semi-auto shotgun incorporates all the features of expensive European self-loaders at a remarkable price.
An Escort is for the shooter who wants a well balanced, recoil-absorbing autoloader that can handle anything from light target loads to heavy magnums at the turn of a screw. The nickel-chrome-moly steel barrels are chrome lined for long life. A checkered ventilated rib and three interchangeable choke tubes make the Escort at home on the target range or in the field.
Escort AS models are stocked in genuine Turkish walnut with cut checkering and a durable oil finish. All models come complete with two stock-adjustment shims, three choke tubes, choke-and-gas-adjustment wrench, sling-swivel studs, ventilated recoil pad and migratory waterfowl magazine plug.
Specifications:
- Gauge: 20
- Stock: Walnut
- Finish: Blued
- Magazine Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Chokes: Modified, Improved Cylinder, Fixed
- Weight: 6.8 lbs
Caliber Dictionary
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The 20-gauge follows the 12-gauge as America's second-most popular shotgun gauge. And, with modern shotshells, continues to gain ground. The 20-gauge has a bore diameter of .615-inch, with modern shells in either 2 3/4 "standard" or 3-inch "magnum" length. Most modern shotguns are chambered to handle both. Payloads vary from light-recoiling 5/8-ounce loads all the way to heavy turkey loads carrying 1 5/16 ounces of shot. Standard 2 3/4" loads for targets and upland birds are normally 7/8 or one ounce. At its very best the 20-gauge does not have the capability of a 12-gauge...but with modern shot, wad columns, and chokes it doesn't give up much, and it can be built into a much lighter shotgun developing less recoil. Virtually all manufacturers offer 20-gauge guns, and they are available in all action types and for virtually all shotgunning sports. The 20-gauge joins the 12, 28, and .410 as one of four events in skeet competition, and is becoming increasingly popular for sporting clays. — Craig Boddington
