Description
There's a lot to like about a plain-Jane pump gun that just does its job, and that's exactly what the Escort Field Hunter is. This 20 gauge version runs a 28" vent-rib barrel with a 3" magnum chamber, so it handles everything from light 2 3/4" target loads to full-house 3" turkey and waterfowl shells. The barrel is chrome-plated nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel, which shrugs off moisture and wet-weather hunts better than a bare blued tube, and the checkered ventilated rib with a bead front sight keeps your eye tracking naturally on crossing birds.
Five Chokes Make the Field Hunter a True Multi-Tool
Instead of locking you into one pattern, Hatsan ships this gun with a full set of five choke tubes: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder. Screw in the IC for early-season quail, swap to Modified for pheasant, or tighten up to Full when a gobbler is hanging up at distance. The choke system is rated for steel shot with the appropriate tubes, so it's ready for the duck marsh too. The tube magazine holds 4+1, and a migratory plug can be installed when you need to drop to 2+1 for waterfowl work.
Built for Real Hunts, Not the Gun Cabinet
The fixed black synthetic stock and fore-end are checkered for grip with cold or wet hands, and a rubber recoil pad takes the edge off what little kick a 20 gauge dishes out in the first place. The receiver is anodized aircraft alloy with an 11mm groove machined right in, so mounting a scope or red dot for turkey season doesn't require any gunsmithing. Sling studs come installed for long walks in, and a crossbolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it.
Why the Escort Field Hunter 20 Gauge Earns Its Keep
At around 6.8 pounds with a 48" overall length, this is a gun you can carry all day without complaint. It's a smart pick for a first shotgun, a youth hunter stepping up, a recoil-conscious wingshooter, or anyone who wants a dependable truck-and-field pump that won't make you wince when it picks up a scratch.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hatsan USA / Escort Shotguns
- Manufacturer Part Number: HEFH20280501
- UPC: 817461014664
- Action: Pump Action
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3" Magnum
- Barrel Length: 28" Vent Rib, Chrome-Plated Ni-Cr-Mo Steel
- Capacity: 4+1
- Chokes Included: F, IM, M, IC, C
- Receiver: Black Anodized Aircraft Alloy, Grooved for Optics
- Stock: Fixed Black Synthetic with Checkering
- Recoil Pad: Rubber
- Sights: Bead Front
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Overall Length: 48"
- Weight: 6.8 lbs
What’s Included
- Escort Field Hunter 20 Gauge pump shotgun
- 5 choke tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C)
- Sling studs (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Escort Field Hunter 20 gauge shoot both 2 3/4" and 3" shells?
Yes. The Field Hunter has a 3" magnum chamber, so it runs standard 2 3/4" loads and 3" magnums interchangeably. That range covers everything from light dove and clays loads up to heavy turkey and waterfowl shells.
Is the Field Hunter safe to use with steel shot for waterfowl?
It is, with the right choke installed. The multi-choke system is steel shot compatible with the appropriate tubes, and the chrome-plated barrel holds up well in wet duck blind conditions. Stick with the more open chokes when running steel, as is standard practice with any shotgun.
Can I mount an optic on the Escort Field Hunter?
Yes. The aluminum alloy receiver has an 11mm groove machined into the top, so you can clamp on a compatible scope or red dot mount without drilling or tapping. That makes it easy to set the gun up for turkey season and go back to the bead for wingshooting.
What's the capacity, and can it be plugged for migratory bird hunting?
The tube magazine holds 4 rounds plus 1 in the chamber. A migratory plug can be installed to limit capacity to 2+1 for waterfowl hunting, then removed to restore the full 4+1 for everything else.




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