New to trap, Atlas At-50 a decent machine? UPDATED With Pics post #12

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Hey guys. There is a few of us ( new to trap) that want shoot some clays out in the farm and from after some searching hear and other sites on the web the atlas at-50 is where I think we want to be with cost & quality. However I personally have no experience so was wondering If this is a decent choice and how does it compare to the patriot? Should I be looking into the wobbler or oscillator or work up those and get them as we need? Thnx
 
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We have the at250 and it works very well.If your very experienced get the wobbler and oscillator.Understand that these throwers launch targets very fast and very far,Don't blink or it's too late.
 
Thanks for the input, we definitly are not very experienced. Also is the cart an option we should consider or is it best just to leave in the field in a box or just carry into garage when done?
 
our club have purchased about 8 atlas throwers for our sporting clays event.
For its price, you cant go wrong but it is very finiky. make sure to go over all bolts, knobs before you use that thing and the clay arm tends to move around after a good use. Regular Maintnance is a must for that item.
 
Is the Atlas at-50 thrower available anywhere in Canada? I just received info. that Atlas is available in Canada through a New Brunswick dealer.
 
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I have the Patriot with a remote release and variable delay feature. Generally this machine is a dependable performer. It will occasionally break a target or two while launching but is easy to clear and maintain. It works best on some sort of fixed base...mine is mounted on a wheelbarrow type of device so that it can be moved easily. Our club has 4 AT50's and a 250 with oscillating and wobble base which we use for Trap. They have only seen one season of use so far and we have no complaints. I bought my Patriot and the first 2 club machines direct from Atlas. Subsequent launchers were purchased from The Gun Dealer in Mcadam NB. All the club machines have 100' cord releases.
 
Shipping rates from Atlas are nuts. I was on the phone with them today. I'll see if NB is better. If not, Ill pick up the machine at the factory next time passing through Kansas.
 
shipping was 59.00 from factory, when i phoned he said 147.00 normally but the site needs and update or something to that affect,but they honored that rate and said they will cover all costs to get it into Canada, i'll let you all know how i make out. Thank you for the reviews on these machines guys
 
I have an Atlas AT-50, with the oscillating base and wireless release options. It has worked out very well for me. I usually survey out a range using the ATA measurement guide, dig a small hole for the thrower and then mount it on a base I fabricated using a pre cast concrete sidewalk stone. I take the thrower back to the shop when I'm done each time.
 
Well the at-50 arrived, would have had it sooner but i temporarily lost the mail box key :) Anyways, I don't have it set up yet but from just opening the box this machine looks and feels very solid and the stainless steel looks sharp. I can now confirm that direct from Atlas i paid 799 plus 59 shipping. Their was no taxes or duty/brokerage so to my door it was 858.00 USD. Great deal if you ask me.
 
Well here it is, built a cheap frame to mount it on, may add some tires later. Hopefully I can find some time to try it out andmake a short youtube vid/pics in the next few weeks.

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Actually got it out for a test tonight. It was throwing clays 65-75 yards on average. One maybe two small problems, first of all the last clay in the stack never drops onto the throwing blade, not sure if this is intentional or not. Secondly if you hold down the fireing button it breaks the clays, its like they drop to soon into the blade and it smashes, i beleive i can adjust the timing but never had a allen wrench to try. Overall it was a good experience. It never broke one clay when shot one a a time,even at a rapid pace. It throws so smooth and flat we recovered 16 clays that we missed (we missed lots lol) Anyways very happy and will be purchasing the oscillater and hopefully the wobbler in the near future.
 
We have a 250 on our 5 stand. Had it several years. Works very well. Have a longrange wireless release for it. Will throw 100 metres easily.

Scott Manspeaker is a gem to work with.

He wants you to be pleased and will do anything to make it work.

I've thrown tens of thousands of targets through it.
 
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We have a 250 on our 5 stand. Had it several years. Works very well. Have a longrange wireless release for it. Will throw 100 metres easily.

Scott Manspeaker is a gem to work with.

He wants you to be pleased and will do anything to make it work.

I've thrown tens of thousands of targets through it.
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Do you bottom the spring right out to throw that far? I have around 1 " max left before i run out of threads on the spring rod. Sure seems like lots of tension on the stainless case.
 
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Do you bottom the spring right out to throw that far? I have around 1 " max left before i run out of threads on the spring rod. Sure seems like lots of tension on the stainless case.
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I've got it wound right tight.

I also have the new spring. There are two springs. The new one throws further.

They are incredibly strong for such a small spring.
 
You can not hold the button down for a rapid series of targets. There is no delay built in for the target to drop on the arm. If you are careful you can get pretty good at working the button and not break targets.
Just watch the arm and let the target drop before you press the button again. After you do this a few times to see what works. You can hear the target drop on the arm and then release it( if the machine is close enough)..
 
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