coles Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 that are reasonably priced. i really want to get serious about it. i went to a trap shoot here last weekend to see what my bro was doing. he was there with a friend. and i didnt bring a gun. big mistake. it was driving me crazy not getting to shoot. but any suggestions would help. thanks cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? It depends on what you want to shoot and what you consider to be moderately priced. What is your budget? Do you want to shoot trap, skeet, or sporting clays. I use a sporting clays gun for sporting and skeet. For trap I have a few trap guns. Typically, trap guns have straighter combs and shoot higher patterns than the skeet or sporting clays guns. Since the target is always rising, a higher pattern will allow the shooter to always have the target in view. A flat shooting gun on the other hand will cover the bird on the shot. I have used a sporting clays gun for trap. I have won a few tournaments with it. My scores went up with the transition to a trap gun. Good entry level guns with decent prices are the Remington 870 Trap and the 1100 Trap. Winchester got out of the trap gun game a long time ago. Browning has good entry level o/u guns and single shot guns. The Browning Citori XT Trap is a good gun. So is the BT-99 single shot. Unless you are shooting doubles in trap the BT-99 is a good choice. The Charles Daly Superior Trap is a decent o/u gun for the price. DeHaan has a very good gun for the price in their o/u U4 Trap gun. Personally, my choice would probably be the DeHaan U4. It's priced under $800, is a good quality gun, and has nice lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? I use a field gun for my sporting clays. I shoot those for fun. But trap is a different story. You need a trap gun----AJ gave the reason. I used a field grade 870 when I started shooting trap----then I got a used BT-99------my scores went up & up. I also started to win some shoots !!! I still shoot it today. As far as doubles in trap------that's just for show-----the dough is handicap. That's where a 34" single shot like the BT-99 shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? [ QUOTE ] As far as doubles in trap------that's just for show-----the dough is handicap. [/ QUOTE ] Aint that the truth! Nothing like hitting the Lewis and getting punched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? I like the gun in the pic, what does that one run in price ? too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? I think the Browning Cynergy is just one of the sweetest guns made, it just looks good! I guess I would have to pick this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? [ QUOTE ] I like the gun in the pic, what does that one run in price ? [/ QUOTE ] That's the 4U Trap gun and it runs $755 + shipping to your FFL. It has a single selective trigger, extractors, SGr-10 engraving, recoil pad, and 5 choke tubes. Its a good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? Just get to the 27 yard line AJ-------They can't put you any further back than that !!! In all honesty if a guy wants to start trap shooting. I would go to the trap club & look at used guns. Shoot them all see which one fits the best & go from there. It seems like there are always guns that are being sold or traded. I would not spend @ $1000 on a new gun----until you know that the game is for you. Shoot used--then move up to Kreigoff, Perozzi or a Berritta combo. Just my opinion. Trap shooting is an addiction-----"SMOKE EM "------Who needs a new a pick-up-----I just want to run a 100 straight !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Re: what are some good trap or sporting clays guns? [ QUOTE ] I think the Browning Cynergy is just one of the sweetest guns made, it just looks good! I guess I would have to pick this one! [/ QUOTE ] They do not make a trap gun though. They do make a sporting clay gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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