International skeet field What type of machines?

Trap99

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Hello I am looking for some info on what machines other clubs are using for international skeet. We have a few people at our range who want to build a new skeet field and shoot int skeet. What type, cost reliability does it take different birds, speeds, cold weather use etc. Any and all info would be helpful. And if someone knows of a rep dealer please pass on the info Thanks in advance.:)
 
Any machine capable of throwing a target 70 yards can be used, event the old winchester single stacks had an international arm. We have two with the international arms and the trays / rails are still sold by QRP. The main expense is the ISU delay timer. If you want to go fancy and get one with the lights etc, the price is a little daunting. Most manufactureres will sell you a machine with the timer built in. A cheaper option would be to buy a timer from clay delay (google it). They used to make a basic in line delay timer for about $100. Or you can go up to a fancier unit with wireless voice release for about $300. Like I said, for international I have seen almost any machine used, including Winchester. Likely Laporte is the most widely used, but all the major brands will work (Promatic / Beomat / GMV / Bowman / Serena / Due-matic etc etc). We use winchester and Bowman skeet machines and have no issues getting the distance.
 
We at U.S.S. have used GMVs and currently have 2 Serinas installed. Our Intnl field throw about 3-4000 targets per week. Our take is the Matterelli is the machine we would like to try next. There is a Can. dealer specs can be found online, check out Briley's site. Serina has very poor support.
 
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When our club was still throwing targets we had some Beomats installed they seemed to work very well for the 6 folks that were shooting Intl. Skeet. FS
 
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