Description
The Escort Field Hunter is what a hunting pump gun should be: simple, weather-resistant, and set up to handle just about any bird season you throw at it. Built by Hatsan, this 12 gauge runs both 2-3/4" and 3" shells through a 28" barrel made from chromium-nickel-molybdenum steel with a black chrome finish that shrugs off rain, mud, and wet dog mornings. The ventilated rib is checkered to cut glare, and the brass bead up front keeps your eye where it needs to be when a rooster flushes.
Five Chokes Make the Field Hunter a True All-Season Gun
Instead of shipping with one choke and calling it a day, the Field Hunter comes with five: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder. The multi-choke system is rated for steel shot too, so you can screw in a Modified for the duck blind, swap to Improved Cylinder for early season doves, or run Full when the shots get long. That kind of flexibility usually costs a lot more.
Built to Carry, Shaped to Fit
The black anodized aircraft alloy receiver keeps the whole package at a manageable 6.8 pounds, which your shoulder will appreciate on all-day pheasant walks. An 11mm groove machined into the receiver gives you a mounting point if you ever want to add an optic. The black synthetic stock wears molded checkering and a rubber recoil pad, and Escort includes four shims so you can adjust drop and cast until the gun points where you look. The extended forend gives you a shorter, faster pump stroke, and a crossbolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it.
Why the Escort Field Hunter Earns Its Spot in the Truck
With a 4+1 capacity, 48" overall length, and a finish that doesn't mind hard use, this is the kind of shotgun you grab without a second thought. It covers waterfowl, upland birds, clays, and general field duty with one receipt. For a do-everything pump that leaves money in your pocket for shells, the Field Hunter is tough to argue with.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: HEFH12280501
- UPC: 817461014633
- Action: Pump Action
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2-3/4" and 3" shells)
- Barrel Length: 28" vent rib, Ni-Cr-Mo steel
- Barrel Finish: Black Chrome
- Capacity: 4+1
- Chokes Included: F, IM, M, IC, C
- Receiver: Black anodized aluminum alloy with 11mm optic groove
- Stock: Fixed black synthetic with rubber recoil pad
- Sights: Bead front
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Overall Length: 48"
- Weight: 6.8 lbs
- Hand: Right
What’s Included
- Escort Field Hunter 12 gauge pump shotgun
- 5 choke tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C)
- 4 stock shims for drop and cast adjustment
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Escort Field Hunter shoot both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch shells?
Yes. The Field Hunter has a 3 inch magnum chamber, so it cycles both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch loads without issue. That covers everything from light target loads to heavier waterfowl and turkey shells.
Is the Escort Field Hunter safe to use with steel shot?
It is. The multi-choke system on this shotgun is rated for steel shot, which makes it a solid pick for the duck blind where non-toxic shot is required. Just follow the usual practice of avoiding tighter constrictions like Full with large steel pellets.
Can I mount an optic on the Field Hunter?
Yes, the black anodized alloy receiver has an 11mm groove machined into the top, so you can mount a red dot or scope with 11mm dovetail rings or an adapter. Out of the box it comes with a front bead, which is all most bird hunters will ever need.
Who makes Escort shotguns and are they reliable?
Escort shotguns are made by Hatsan, a Turkish manufacturer that has been building affordable, hard-working shotguns for decades. The barrels are proof tested at the factory, and pump actions like this one have very little to go wrong mechanically. Owners tend to rate the Field Hunter well as a budget-friendly field gun.





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