Getting a New trap Shooting gun today. POLL pls

[Messy Pants]

So I am picking up a new 12 guage for trapshooting today. I have trap shot before but would not call myself a pro.
My budget is 500 to 800MAX
Benelli Supernova Camo

Benelli Supernova

Winchester SXP

Browning BPS

 

[coyote1664]

if just for trap I vote bps, if your gonna hunt with it later, supernova in camo.

 

[gunsaholic]

Yeah, it kind of depends on if you plan on hunting with it at all. Is the Super Nova 3 1'2"? They usually require a bit longer stroke so if just for trap you don't need that. I would also go with the BPS for trap.

 

[brybenn]

Bps

 

[Shooter_01]

Browning BPS

 

[kamlooky]

The one at the bottum.

 

[TJspeller]

Hunting, tactical, trap shotguns are different from each other.

Only the BPS is even remotely close to a trap shotgun. But it's still not a trap gun. Browning does make a BPS trap with the proper stock and a mid-barrel bead.

That said, plenty of guys hit 20+ out of 25 with the "wrong" shotgun. It just depends how serious you are about trap, and how well the gun fits you. If you are serious, then none of those guns will do after the first season of shooting. If you don't want an O/U, then there are semiauto trap/sporting versions of Beretta 391 and Remington 1100 that are probably better for that purpose, and would cost the same or less as what you have up there.

 

[Winchested]

Personally the novas and super novas feel like cheap crap in my opinion don't like the fit/ finish of such an expensive pump.

Have handled the SXP and it's great. The BPS is great if you like a super high rib off the top of receiver.

 

[mwjones]

I voted for the supernova because of the comb inserts. If there was one thing I could change it would be to put an adjustable comb on my gun, but it has the stupid recoil reducer thingy that makes it so I can't cut the stock.

 

[cote_b]

Bps

 

[Ranger Dave]

bps

 

[Claybuster]

One thing to note about BPS for trap shooting, the bottom load and bottom eject make it more cumbersome to load between shots than the others. The BPS has to be either turned upside down to load a single round into the chamber or you have to load one into the mag and rack it to load the chamber. With the others you simply drop a cartridge through the side ejection port into the chamber and close the gun when it's your turn.

Also compared to the others guns the BPS is trickier to disassemble and put back together.

 

[R&R Rancher]

None of the above. These are all field guns. The BPS can be had in a trap version, but as has been mentioned they are more complicated to load.

What to look for in a trap gun.

A high comb, usually a Monte Carlo, to raise your point of impact above your line of sight. It allows you to "float" the bird instead of "covering" it. Always being able to see the bird will lead to better scores.

A heavier gun. The weight helps soak up recoil. Over the course of a hundred rounds this is important. The weight also provides momentum which helps in the follow through.

Reliability. A trap gun will shoot more in a month that some field guns see in a decade. You don't want to be sending the gun to a smith every few months

OP. broaden your search. And possibly save up a few more bucks if you can. It will increase your choices

My two cents

 

[dilly]

None of those guns are trap guns. Are you shooting trap or just clay targets thrown from a launcher at the farm? If you are going to really shoot trap at a club and are serious about it, buy a "trap" model gun. They are configured to shoot rising targets and usually weigh more than most guns. They also have long barrels for a longer sight plane. Finding a used one in your price range should not be a problem.
If you are looking at the guns you have listed just for versatility, get the one that fits your build. Shotgun fit is the most important and underrated factor in selection.

 

[bdft]

What everybody above has said. Buy a real trap gun. If you insist on a gun for both trap and hunting, go with a semiauto. At least then you can shoot doubles at trap.

 

[Messy Pants]

I reqally appreciate everyones advice on this thread. You made some great points.

My question for those that suggest to buy a trap gun specifically for trap, What lies in my budget?? I dont know of anything that is under 800. I know its low but I cannot spend 2000 on this

 

[Messy Pants]

None of the above. These are all field guns. The BPS can be had in a trap version, but as has been mentioned they are more complicated to load.

What to look for in a trap gun.

R&R Rancher

A high comb, usually a Monte Carlo, to raise your point of impact above your line of sight. It allows you to "float" the bird instead of "covering" it. Always being able to see the bird will lead to better scores.

A heavier gun. The weight helps soak up recoil. Over the course of a hundred rounds this is important. The weight also provides momentum which helps in the follow through.

Reliability. A trap gun will shoot more in a month that some field guns see in a decade. You don't want to be sending the gun to a smith every few months

OP. broaden your search. And possibly save up a few more bucks if you can. It will increase your choices

My two cents

I appreciate the advice. I will keep looking and perhaps take some more time putting money away for it. I just bought an engagement ring that spent my fun budget for a while

 

[kamlooky]

Anything on Trade Ex site work for trap?

 

[R&R Rancher]

'Looky, I've never seen anything like a trap gun there. Shame since their prices are pretty good.

On a tight budget I would look for a used TRAP version of a Remington 870. If you want to shoot an auto loader check out used Remington and Beretta auto loaders. Again, look for the Monte Carlo stock for the raised point of impact. Don't hesitate to get a fixed choke. It'll do fine for trap only and save a few more bucks. HTH

 

[dilly]

There is a model 12 deluxe trap on the EE right now for $850. That is a trap gun and a classic all in one!