getting into the sport

srpiasta said:
I know there is a million differnt opinions but I am looking for a run of the mill trap gun single shot 12ga 2 3/4" would like to spend under 500 if possibile any suggestions??

Thanks in advance'
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Not at that price point a BT99 maybe your best bet but prices usually start at$700 and up for used.
 
Under $500? None that I really know of, other than an H&R Topper Trap. Very hard to find, but usually lists in the neighbourhood of $425 U.S.
You may not want to hear it, but my advice, pick up a used 870 in decent shape to get you started while saving for a quality piece like the BT99 which can be found used for under a $1000.
 
sledman is right. It is hard to beat an older model wingmaster. There are lots of them around and because many are chambered for 2 3/4 inch. and do not have choke tubes you should be able to get a good one very cheap. Nothing cheap about the mechanical quality of those old wingmasters and they can break targets just fine.
 
A Wingmaster is a great idea - solid, reliable, and they never go out of style...

If you want some flexibility think of a gun with choke tubes. I've seen guys with an interest in trap that go out and get a trap-specific gun only to, and sometimes soon after, discover skeet and or sporting clays. If this might happen, a trap gun will be limiting. Just something to think about...

Above all, gun fit is very important. If you find a 2-shot+ gun that fits and has interchangeable chokes, one gun will let you try all the clay-bird sports.

Good luck and grind 'em up!

SD
 
superd222 said:
A Wingmaster is a great idea - solid, reliable, and they never go out of style...

If you want some flexibility think of a gun with choke tubes. I've seen guys with an interest in trap that go out and get a trap-specific gun only to, and sometimes soon after, discover skeet and or sporting clays. If this might happen, a trap gun will be limiting. Just something to think about...

Above all, gun fit is very important. If you find a 2-shot+ gun that fits and has interchangeable chokes, one gun will let you try all the clay-bird sports.

Good luck and grind 'em up!

SD
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:agree: I'm JUST (3 weeks ago) starting out in the sport, and am currently shooting a 1957 Wingmaster, full choke. Breaking on avg 17 of 25 targets with it. Not great, but when I shoot other members guns, my score improves, so I think the full choke as a slight handycap actually helps. Easy to clean and reliable, great starting out gun.

Now, for my next gun I want a semi-auto with an array of chokes... My problem is, most of the models I'm interested in, I cannot find a shell catcher for. This is important to me. I'm new at my club, and don't need any haters.

The catcher would need to be removed easily, on site, for transition from trap to SC. Any advice?
 
Koko83 said:
:agree: I'm JUST (3 weeks ago) starting out in the sport, and am currently shooting a 1957 Wingmaster, full choke. Breaking on avg 17 of 25 targets with it. Not great, but when I shoot other members guns, my score improves, so I think the full choke as a slight handycap actually helps. Easy to clean and reliable, great starting out gun.

Now, for my next gun I want a semi-auto with an array of chokes... My problem is, most of the models I'm interested in, I cannot find a shell catcher for. This is important to me. I'm new at my club, and don't need any haters.

The catcher would need to be removed easily, on site, for transition from trap to SC. Any advice?
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Beretta 391 Parallel Target
 
Koko83 said:
Now, for my next gun I want a semi-auto with an array of chokes... My problem is, most of the models I'm interested in, I cannot find a shell catcher for. This is important to me. I'm new at my club, and don't need any haters.

The catcher would need to be removed easily, on site, for transition from trap to SC. Any advice?
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There's two different models of shell catchers that are proven, the T&S which works good and the BC Save-It that works good too. I use them both, but prefer the Save-It model. I've not seen a modern side eject semi it wouldn't work on.
 
if you are worried about the price of a gun you may not want to shoot, sorry this is an expensive sport,if you still want in find an auto loader like a beretta, some can be had for a good price and are very reliable
 
bowx4 said:
if you are worried about the price of a gun you may not want to shoot, sorry this is an expensive sport,if you still want in find an auto loader like a beretta, some can be had for a good price and are very reliable
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:kickInTheNuts:

Not helpful in the slightest, and also not true. After spending time speaking to folks at my club, it turns out there are some great options for intro guns, and a variety of price points. Thanks to all who replied with a helpful attitude. I'm about to invest in a 391 PT.
 
I love the info on here Money is not an issue at all but why would I go and spend 2500 on a gun and find out I don't like trap and now the gun is useless to me. I have now bought 6 differnt guns in the past 5 days so thanks for all the help I take all input positive or negitive.
Cheers
 
Koko83 said:
:kickInTheNuts:

Not helpful in the slightest, and also not true. After spending time speaking to folks at my club, it turns out there are some great options for intro guns, and a variety of price points. Thanks to all who replied with a helpful attitude. I'm about to invest in a 391 PT.
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Good choice! I have two pts. If I had to pick one gun that was good for trap, skeet and sporting clays and at a reasonable price I would choose the pt.
 
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