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ATA SP Sporter

#1 Post by Cornish-Viking »

Hi All,

Any honest feed back on the ATA SP Sporter? https://www.ataarms.com/en/sp-sporter.html

Ive got my SGC and want a over and under. My knowledge of shotguns is............ helpsign

I don't want to spend a fortune on one. I like the over all look of it (I know that's lame to say)

Open to second hand but nervous to buy one.
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#2 Post by Pippin89 »

It is a Turkish made "copy" of a Beretta Silver Pigeon action (hence why it is called SP). Reviews of them are great. I have shot one once and it was good. No complaints. It is a cheap gun at the end of the day but there isn't much to go wrong.
I was tempted by one but in the end bought a second hand gun. You will obviously get more for your money buying second hand. As long as it has been looked after. If you go that way then just ask a friend who knows what they are looking at to go with you.
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#3 Post by ovenpaa »

It is not a Beretta inside, having said that, it is a good looking on the outside and certainly not a Beretta price. Would I have one? probably not however I have the advantage of having a vague idea of what I am looking at when buying used.

For a first time buyer, if you want a new gun this is a fine start.
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#4 Post by Plumose »

I am asking this question as someone in a similar position to the Cornish-Viking, would it be worth the extra money to get the one with the riser on the stock?
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#5 Post by Bovril »

I have one, the one with the riser stock. It is a lovely gun and for the money I think it's unbeatable value for money. Whether the riser stock is worth the extra is down to your physiology. I don't actually use it in an extended position as I don't need to but bought it without trying it.
Are you able to try one for fit before buying?
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#6 Post by Cornish-Viking »

.......I ended up buying a second hand Beretta 686E from Ladds Guns.
- Tikka - 6.5 Creedmoor/MDT ACC
- Schmeisser LMR 223
- 1942 Lee Enfield No4 Mk1
- Bergara B14r Carbon
- CZ 457 Long Range Precision Gen2
- Kriss Defiance DMK
- GSG 1911
- Beretta 686E 12g

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#7 Post by ovenpaa »

Well done, the 686E is a great start and should serve you well. Do not over lubricate it.
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#8 Post by J4mes »

Good choice, the 686 will still be worth what you paid for it in 10 years too!
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#9 Post by Cornish-Viking »

Thanks guys,

Just doing some research not into maintenance and general up keep.
- Tikka - 6.5 Creedmoor/MDT ACC
- Schmeisser LMR 223
- 1942 Lee Enfield No4 Mk1
- Bergara B14r Carbon
- CZ 457 Long Range Precision Gen2
- Kriss Defiance DMK
- GSG 1911
- Beretta 686E 12g

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