Huglu Experience?
- Thread starter Shell
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ShellI recently bought a Huglu SxS marked 36 gauge, single select trigger, and manual safety. Excellent metal to wood fit, tight tolerances on the hinges, but the trigger sucks. It lets off at about 9 pounds. I have taken it back to Gander Mountain where I purchased it to have their gunsmith work over the triggers, and he said "no problem, I'll see what I can do." He left a message on my machine yesterday that he couldn't do anything with the triggers. I don't know if hes just not capable, or if they cannot be adjusted. 
I'll find out when I go pick it back up tomorrow.
The gun only weighs 5.8 pounds, and 9pound trigger is a bit hard to overcome on the skeet range. I did shoot a 23 and several 22's with it though.
I have read several reports of people liking their Huglus, and as many with problems with triggers doubling on people or not firing the shell.
PS a 36gauge is a european designation for our .410.
I'll find out when I go pick it back up tomorrow.The gun only weighs 5.8 pounds, and 9pound trigger is a bit hard to overcome on the skeet range. I did shoot a 23 and several 22's with it though.
I have read several reports of people liking their Huglus, and as many with problems with triggers doubling on people or not firing the shell.
PS a 36gauge is a european designation for our .410.
Interesting...
Where do you read these reports and if you don't mind going into more detail about the triggers, as if you were explaining to someone who has only the basic knowledge of shotguns...
like me... anyway, I'd like to know as much as I can. I have only used a shotgun one other time when rabbit hunting and it was a different one.
Where do you read these reports and if you don't mind going into more detail about the triggers, as if you were explaining to someone who has only the basic knowledge of shotguns...
like me... anyway, I'd like to know as much as I can. I have only used a shotgun one other time when rabbit hunting and it was a different one.I picked my Huglu up from Gander Mt. today and talked to the 'gunsmith'. He said he wouldn't work on these triggers because of 'liability' reasons.
Triggers on a shotgun should be around the 3-4# range for optimum use. Some SxS's have double triggers, one for each barrel, and some have a single selective triger that can be set to which barrel you want to shoot first. Mine is a single selective trigger. O/U's almost 100% of the time have single selective triggers. I can use them up to the 6# range but after that it is hard to get the trigger 'slapped' and have it go off without a serious flinch of the gun, thereby missing the target. 98% of my shooting is clay games with a shotgun, the rest is small game and the occasional deer.
The reports I have seen were in different venues on the internet, most were browsing www.shotgunsports.com . WildAlaaska had some choice things to say about them on the High Road.org.
For what it's worth, I would never buy a Huglu for a main gun, the only reason I got the SxS is because it was unique, and something I wanted to play with, and I didn't have a SxS. I have 20 other shotguns to choose from and all of them probably better in some sense. Some much more expensive many less expensive. For a first shotgun and overall value in a shotgun a Remington 870 express is hard to beat, or a Mossberg 500/590. I don't have an Express version but have 2 of the finer Wingmaster 870's.
Triggers on a shotgun should be around the 3-4# range for optimum use. Some SxS's have double triggers, one for each barrel, and some have a single selective triger that can be set to which barrel you want to shoot first. Mine is a single selective trigger. O/U's almost 100% of the time have single selective triggers. I can use them up to the 6# range but after that it is hard to get the trigger 'slapped' and have it go off without a serious flinch of the gun, thereby missing the target. 98% of my shooting is clay games with a shotgun, the rest is small game and the occasional deer.
The reports I have seen were in different venues on the internet, most were browsing www.shotgunsports.com . WildAlaaska had some choice things to say about them on the High Road.org.
For what it's worth, I would never buy a Huglu for a main gun, the only reason I got the SxS is because it was unique, and something I wanted to play with, and I didn't have a SxS. I have 20 other shotguns to choose from and all of them probably better in some sense. Some much more expensive many less expensive. For a first shotgun and overall value in a shotgun a Remington 870 express is hard to beat, or a Mossberg 500/590. I don't have an Express version but have 2 of the finer Wingmaster 870's.
Good info...
Thanks for the info. I'd like to take this out to play, but, I want to be sure of it. My dad bought the Huglu for my son, intending to teach him himself, but he was killed two years ago. Now I'd like to be able to teach the boy, so I have to learn myself. I just want everything to be a safe, positive learning experience. I also want to get the rabbits I'm shooting at!
Thanks for the info. I'd like to take this out to play, but, I want to be sure of it. My dad bought the Huglu for my son, intending to teach him himself, but he was killed two years ago. Now I'd like to be able to teach the boy, so I have to learn myself. I just want everything to be a safe, positive learning experience. I also want to get the rabbits I'm shooting at!
David Berkowitz
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Shell,
Go ahead and shoot your Huglu with confidence.
They are not the Ferrari's of the shotgun genre. More like an SUV should be- strong and relaible but not a race car.
I have one. I give it a lot of work (average 150 rounds a week) and so far (shush), no problems.
In fact, it is a show piece with really nice engraving.
Think of it as a tank.
Go ahead and shoot your Huglu with confidence.
They are not the Ferrari's of the shotgun genre. More like an SUV should be- strong and relaible but not a race car.
I have one. I give it a lot of work (average 150 rounds a week) and so far (shush), no problems.
In fact, it is a show piece with really nice engraving.
Think of it as a tank.
I most definatly would shoot the gun and spend some quality time with your son. You both might find a fantastic hobby that you can share for a lifetime. I know of a couple of people that have bought Huglu's for various reasons. They all seem reasonably pleased with them. I suspect your Father didn't want to pony up a $1000.00 or more for a gun not knowing your sons interest in shooting. Just the fact he was willing to buy him a gun is wonderful. If the 2 of you develop a love for shooting, you will in time move up to a better gun anyways. If you find you are not interested in shooting the Huglu was the best way to find out inexpensively. I hope you and your son will enjoy our shotgun sport and find many years of mutual fun and companionship in it. I tought my sons to shoot and have been totally glad I did.