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bergie · August 31, 1999, 06:29 PM

Generally, pumps will also have a larger magazine capacity than a semi-auto. Most pumps will hold 4 or 5 in the tube with the plug out, while many autos only hold two. While I have never emptied my old High Standard pump (6 total) while hunting pheasants, there have been a couple of times I have either emptied or only had one shell left in my Winchester 1400 when a late flushing rooster came up after we thought all the action was over. Pumps are also easier to accesorize/customize for defense with extended mag tubes, stocks, etc. if you are into that sort of thing.
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August 31, 1999, 06:29 PM	#7
bergie Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 1999 Posts: 567	Generally, pumps will also have a larger magazine capacity than a semi-auto. Most pumps will hold 4 or 5 in the tube with the plug out, while many autos only hold two. While I have never emptied my old High Standard pump (6 total) while hunting pheasants, there have been a couple of times I have either emptied or only had one shell left in my Winchester 1400 when a late flushing rooster came up after we thought all the action was over. Pumps are also easier to accesorize/customize for defense with extended mag tubes, stocks, etc. if you are into that sort of thing. B.