Best trap shooting shotguns??
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Look into an U/O with single trigger. A Browning Citori or similar would work nicely in your price range. The chokes should be removable.
I'm suggesting the single trigger because that is best for clay sports. For hunting, double triggers are better. You can use either one for either sport though so, if one is more familiar than the other for you, go with the one you won't have to think about.
Try a few different makes and see which fits you best before making a final decision.
I'm suggesting the single trigger because that is best for clay sports. For hunting, double triggers are better. You can use either one for either sport though so, if one is more familiar than the other for you, go with the one you won't have to think about.
Try a few different makes and see which fits you best before making a final decision.
A true Trapgun, or at least how they make/market them now, will have a high combed stock and a higher rib. These features are for built in lead for height and so the shooter can see the raising trap bird, unobstructed by the barrel. Quite often this results in a gun that shoots a high pattern and this may not be as big a benefit in the field as it is on the trap range. My Trap gun shoots a "70/30" pattern(70% is above point of aim). For all round use including hunting and other clay target games, you may be better served with an all round shotgun with more equal patterns.
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Thanks for all the good info. Mr Ben hunchak what model is your gun and is "70/30" pattern standard for Trap guns? I'm a Newbie so if my questions seem dumb feel free to school me. I will spend more if it means I could have a gun for both uses.
That is pretty typical for a trap gun. True trap guns are optimized for one thing in particular, which makes them less suitable for others. Trap is shot at a rising target only, so the guns tend to shoot high and have high stock combs and high ribs to help with seeing and hitting the rising clay. It will also be fairly heavy and have a long barrel(s) to help with a smooth swing and only be chambered for 2-3/4" shells. All of these things will work against you in a hunting situation.
If you want an all around gun, get a standard hunting gun like an 870 or 1100 or other standard pump or semi and accept that it will not be perfect for trap, but will be acceptable. A pure trap gun would be a poor choice for a hunting gun, IMO.
Mark
So it seems that I wll be looking for 2 guns now 1 for trap and 1 for birds. Everyone has been real helpful. I will probably go for used for my first bird gun and maybe go new for trap since I will be firing a lot more shells from it.
thanks
Alex
thanks
Alex
My Trapgun is set up for 70/30 patterns although it is adjustable, it has both adjustable come and adjustable vent rib. It is a Kreighoff K-80 Combo, so the o/u barrel set also has diff. adjustments and is set-up so that the under barrel shoots high and the top barrel shoots flat, that is for doubles Trap. Like I said in my earlier post, however, the gun is a trap gun, plain and simple and is rather useless for any other use. So make sure you are gonna stick with Trap before you lay out money for a singular purpose shotgun.....Ben
If you only have one trap gun, it should be an O/U to allow shooting doubles. One of the combo units with a set of O/U and a single barrel is also a good choice, but costs more $$$.
Mark
I'm surprised no one has said it already so I will...
The best gun for Alex is the gun that fits Alex the best!
My suggestion is to hold and aim as many guns as you can while someone experienced looks at how the gun fits you. Many guns can be adjusted to at least some degree but if it can't be adjusted for you, then it's not what you want to be shooting.
I've helped many new shooters at our club and am surprised by how many that arrive with a gun that doesn't fit. I like to have new shooters close their eyes and shoulder the gun in its "natural position". I look down the rib at them when they open their eyes and if the rib doesn't line up with their eye they need to make adjustments to the gun. I once tried to help a lady who shot right handed but the gun naturally lined up with her left eye. That's an extreme case but it illustrates the range in the size and shape of both people and shotguns. I don't think there is a gun made that has enough adjustment to fit her.
I firmly believe that fit is the most important factor. Stock material, action style, price are all secondary considerations (well, price is pretty important too if it's more than you can afford )
Ian
The best gun for Alex is the gun that fits Alex the best!
My suggestion is to hold and aim as many guns as you can while someone experienced looks at how the gun fits you. Many guns can be adjusted to at least some degree but if it can't be adjusted for you, then it's not what you want to be shooting.
I've helped many new shooters at our club and am surprised by how many that arrive with a gun that doesn't fit. I like to have new shooters close their eyes and shoulder the gun in its "natural position". I look down the rib at them when they open their eyes and if the rib doesn't line up with their eye they need to make adjustments to the gun. I once tried to help a lady who shot right handed but the gun naturally lined up with her left eye. That's an extreme case but it illustrates the range in the size and shape of both people and shotguns. I don't think there is a gun made that has enough adjustment to fit her.
I firmly believe that fit is the most important factor. Stock material, action style, price are all secondary considerations (well, price is pretty important too if it's more than you can afford
) Ian
There's no question fit is important but often fit issues with new shooters are actually stance, mount and occasionally eye dominance issues.I'm surprised no one has said it already so I will...
The best gun for Alex is the gun that fits Alex the best!
My suggestion is to hold and aim as many guns as you can while someone experienced looks at how the gun fits you. Many guns can be adjusted to at least some degree but if it can't be adjusted for you, then it's not what you want to be shooting.
I've helped many new shooters at our club and am surprised by how many that arrive with a gun that doesn't fit. I like to have new shooters close their eyes and shoulder the gun in its "natural position". I look down the rib at them when they open their eyes and if the rib doesn't line up with their eye they need to make adjustments to the gun. I once tried to help a lady who shot right handed but the gun naturally lined up with her left eye. That's an extreme case but it illustrates the range in the size and shape of both people and shotguns. I don't think there is a gun made that has enough adjustment to fit her.
I firmly believe that fit is the most important factor. Stock material, action style, price are all secondary considerations (well, price is pretty important too if it's more than you can afford
Ian
Looking down the rib is a fair approximation of fit but the real determination of whether a gun fits properly is found at the patterning board.
Fit is one reason I like the Beretta 391. With the shims and two recoil pads it can be adjusted to fit most shooters.
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Hey, what a coincidence! I happen to have one of those for sale right now on the EE. And yes, it is a beautiful gun!
