Huglu HT-14 Sporting
Huglu Av Tufekleri Kooperatifi · Shotgun · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Huglu HT14, HT-14
Overview
The Huglu HT-14 Sporting is a 12-gauge over-and-under break-action shotgun built primarily for clay target sports such as sporting clays and skeet. It uses a modified boxlock action with a selective single trigger and selective automatic ejectors, paired with 3-inch (76 mm) chambers and 4140 steel barrels topped by an 11 mm ventilated rib and an orange fiber-optic front bead. The select Turkish walnut stock features a comb and butt plate that are adjustable for height and cast, and the gun ships with five interchangeable chokes, a choke key and a hard case.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4200 g (148.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1200 mm (47.24") |
| Barrel Length | 750 mm (29.53") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Selective |
| Trigger Pull | 16 N (3.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Selective Ejectors, Ventilated Rib, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Interchangeable Chokes, Adjustable Comb, Adjustable Trigger
Variants
- Huglu HT-14 Trap - Trap
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Huglu produces up to 100,000 shotguns per year across its model range, exporting to over 50 countries.
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Chambered for 3-inch (76 mm) shells. The selective single trigger is adjustable lengthwise across four positions, and length of pull adjusts roughly 360-372 mm. Sold under the Huglu cooperative brand and exported widely to the USA and Australia.
Background
Huglu takes its name from the small town in central Anatolia where, after the Balkan Wars, a returning gunsmith opened a repair workshop. Local craftsmen formally joined forces as the Huglu Hunting Firearms Cooperative in 1962, adopting a double-headed eagle trademark.