Trap gun final insight before purchase

What trap and Skeet gun from these choices and $1100 budget

  • Browning Silver Micro Sporting Semi-Auto 12 guage

    Votes: 6 26.1%

  • Winchester sx3 Sport Semi-Auto 12 guage

    Votes: 17 73.9%
  • Total voters
    23
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So after some careful consideration, I have narrowed my SHotgun Choices. I really appreciate the advice everyone here gave on my last poll. Im ready to shop now and I am not buying any of my previous choices.

I posted a POLL a few weeks back about purchasing a gun for trap shooting with a budget around 800.

I have since taken the advice of many of you and narrowed it to a few slightly more expensive, Sporting specific guns that may also be able to be used for some hunting later.

My budget is 1100 CDN
I have window shopped at Wholesale Sports in langley and plan on buying something this weekend at eithe the BIG Annual Reliable Gun Sale or the International Sale on the 1st of dec.


browning silver micro sporting 12 $1159 approx
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winchester SX3 Sport 12 on sale for $869 (not sure if this is the exact pic of model in the store but its close)
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Please let me know why you choose what you choose or provide any other recomendations in that price range (that is available at this time of year. Some trap specific models like remongton 1100 Comp not available)
 
Having the adjustable stock as on the Winchester would help you get the right height for your cheek when you are shooting trap. So, I'd pick that one even though the Browning looks nicer.

I think I see a mid-bead on the Winchester, but not on the Browning.

So Winchester, just based on what I see, knowing nothing about the other issues with these guns.

Also, you should favour the heavier gun. Reduces recoil, other things being equal.
 
You're getting closer, but these are intended for sporting clays, not trap. If the SX3 has an adjustable comb as in the picture it can be set up with a high enough point of impact so you don't have to cover the bird. I'll let people with experience with the particular models comment on the reliability and functionality.

One nice thing about choosing an auto loader is that recoil will be softer and you can still shoot doubles easily.

The other positive is that if they are sporting guns is that they will also work fine on skeet or sporting clays. Trust me, if you like trap you will eventually try those games too.

My $.02
 
R&R Rancher said:
You're getting closer, but these are intended for sporting clays, not trap. If the SX3 has an adjustable comb as in the picture it can be set up with a high enough point of impact so you don't have to cover the bird. I'll let people with experience with the particular models comment on the reliability and functionality.

One nice thing about choosing an auto loader is that recoil will be softer and you can still shoot doubles easily.

The other positive is that if they are sporting guns is that they will also work fine on skeet or sporting clays. Trust me, if you like trap you will eventually try those games too.

My $.02
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I do intend on trying those games at my club. Im not goiong to upset the trap guys with these types of guns am I? They cant be that snobby :)
 
Nah, the guns won't bother the trap shooters. Guys often show up with camo pump action shotguns, and people just assume they are getting for the duck hunt, which many probably are.

Just don't show up with tactical shotgun and you'll be welcomed anywhere. Trap and skeet shoot sports need participants.

That said, if your semi-auto ejects the hulls onto the guy shooting to the right of you, they might say something. I use a shell catcher.

http://www.gamaliel.com/shellcatchers/shell-catcher-beretta-391.asp
 
There are some grumpy old trap shooters out there. The biggest concern is if your auto loader flings a hull that dings the stock on their high end gun. I know there are clip on shell catchers for Remington and Beretta auto loaders, don't know about Winchester or Browning.

If you can't find a shell catcher a little courtesy will go a long way. Squad yourself, if possible with no one to the station to your right. If you can't, ask the man if he minds you shooting an auto loader beside him. Most wont care.

Lots of clay shooters start out using an auto loader. No reason you can't learn the games with them. I did. You may or may not move to something else later. If someone gives you the gears about shooting one, go out and beat his score. That usually quiets them down.
 
Between those two guns the Winchester SX3 Sporting would be my choice. Winchester and Browning are owned by the same people and their semi-autos share common parts. At the price it's almost a no-brainer particularly with the adjustable comb that permits height and lateral (cast) adjustment. While not a dedicated trap gun it would be an excellent choice for someone who wants to shoot all the games.

As for ejected hulls hitting the adjacent shooter on the trap line I'd try the gun first to see if it is an actual problem as many semis throw the shell out and foward. If it is then I'd suggest trying a T&S shell catcher made for a Browning Gold given the common ownership of both companies it might fit.
 
You of course are free to purchase whatever you wish......But if Trap shooting is your priority, you will likely be disappointed with either of these Sporting guns.
If you wish to focus on Trap, my suggestion is to get a Trap gun..........Start with a used BT 99.......in a few years you can upgrade/change as you develop your game.
If you wish to "dabble"in Sporting/Skeet, then get an O/U Trap specific shotgun.All this on assumption that Trapshooting is the priority.
 
Aren't the micro series guns scaled down in size to accomodate women and children? If you are interested in trap shooting with a with a semi auto, I would suggest you check out the remington 1100 classic trap model.
 
What is the rush? I would just keep my eyes open for a good used trap gun. They come up frequently and you won't get boned on the tax. Put the word out at your club and one will appear usually. Then you can take it for a test shoot.
 
And...there is a Browning Superposed with 30" barrels, a Broadway rib, and Morgan pad on the EE right now for $1100. There is a trap gun.
 
Buy the Winchester if you must but I would check out a used gun also. I just bought a Frigon trap combo with o/u and unsingle barrel on the EE for 800.00 a few weeks ago. Save your money for ammo. Rounds fired is more important than a shiny new trap gun anyway.
 
If you must have a Semi Auto for Trap you should add the Beretta 391 into the mix.

Its difficult to have only one gun for Trap and Skeet
 
Can't help you much with those two guns. . Hell I still shoot trap with an assortment of Model 12 Trap guns and an old Browning Superposed . . Wait a minute, I have a Super X-1 Trap and a Model 50 Trap, but don't use them much because they fire the empties all over the place . . .

Actually I don't think it'd matter much which one of the two you chose, they'd most likely both work good for you. .
 
muckletufti said:
Aren't the micro series guns scaled down in size to accomodate women and children? If you are interested in trap shooting with a with a semi auto, I would suggest you check out the remington 1100 classic trap model.
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Yes .
Shorter length of pull for smaller statured and women .
I shot one and its a really nice gun .
I'd be going for the Browning .
The micros are hard to find as hens teeth in these parts . I went to all the stores in Lloydminster and several stores in Edmonton and none of them had it in stock .
 
Win/64 said:
If you must have a Semi Auto for Trap you should add the Beretta 391 into the mix.

Its difficult to have only one gun for Trap and Skeet
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SOOOOOO I went to the Reliable Gun Sale and bought the door crasher Beretta 391 Urika 2 Sporting Semi auto 12. It was 40% off and is a gorgeous piece of hardware.
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Thank you for the advice everyone
 
Congrats on the new gun! Go out and shoot the snot out of it and enjoy. I'm not going to rain on your parade and harp on how that's not a real trap gun (because it isn't). You can learn to shoot with this one, just you may have to learn to cover the birds. And if you try the game(s) and like them this won't be your last trap gun
 
Excellent choice and great score! The sale price brought the 391 into your price range and is a better choice than the Winchester or Browning. I own a couple of 391s and think very highly of them.

Don't worry that it's not a "trap" gun. Trap guns are speciality items meant for one game and unless you are going to shoot nothing but trap you are better served with a gun that can shoot all the games.
 
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