Akkar USA has introduced the Akkar Callahan pump shotgun, a 12-gauge target gun developed around the demands of pump-action clay competition. The shotgun carries the name of Dan Callahan, a four-time National Sporting Clays Association National Pump Champion.
Pump guns are a small but demanding corner of the clay sports. Where over/unders and semi-autos dominate most stands, pump-action competition puts a premium on clean gun handling, consistent mount, and a repeatable cycling rhythm that does not interrupt target acquisition.
Key Details:
- Model: Akkar Callahan
- Gauge: 12
- Barrel Length: 30 inches
- Chamber Length: 2 3/4 inches and 3 inches
- Overall Length: 50 3/4 inches
- Weight: 7 lbs., 9 oz.
- Barrel: 30-inch vent rib
- Stock: Monte Carlo target stock
- Ejection: Spring-assisted ejector
- Chokes: Five extended chokes
- Finish: Matte black metal finish
- Trigger: Single trigger design
- Action Type: Pump-action shotgun; release lists “Side-by-Side” [TBD: confirm spec]
- Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
The Callahan is set up differently than a general-purpose field pump. Its 30-inch vent rib barrel gives the gun more forward weight and a longer sighting plane, both useful for maintaining a smooth swing through crossing and outgoing targets. At 7 lbs., 9 oz., it has enough mass to help soften recoil during higher-volume range sessions while remaining manageable for movement between stations.
The Monte Carlo target stock is intended to promote consistent eye alignment with the rib, which is especially important when speed and rhythm matter. The spring-assisted ejector is designed to provide positive ejection with both 2 3/4- and 3-inch shells, while the extended choke set gives shooters the ability to adjust patterns for different target presentations.
