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I would like to start trap shooting. What kind of shotgun should I get ? I saw a Winchester 1200 Trap Grade for sell at 550. Is it a good choice to start ? Please give me some ideas.
 
I start with borrow gun from other club member and they are very happy for me to try out their guns.I suggest you do the same way. The more you try and the best you can get. It is no point to buy something that not suitable for you. Anyhow Winchester 1200 is a great gun.
Trigun
 
Winchester hasn't made the 1200 for several years and $550 for any 1200 regardless of grade sounds like a lot to me.

If you are just getting into the trap game I'd suggest a Remington 870 with a 28" or 30" barrel with choke tubes. If you are going to shoot skeet or sporting clays then a Remington 1100 autoloader also with choke tubes. These are not expensive guns but are proven performers.
 
Another vote for a Remington 870 or 1100. If you are going to shoot only trap then get the trap model. If you are going to shoot trap, skeet, SC etc go with a field model.
 
I live and work in Richmond B.C.. There is a gun club 5 min. away from me. That is why I like to try trap stooting. I may try sheet or clay shooting later. I am looking for a good shotgun, new or used but not expensive because I don't know whether I would like it. I heard it is an expensive game too. All inputs are very appreciated. Eddy
 
You must be talking about the Vancouver Gun Club are you?I've got a few friends and aquaintances who are members there.Trap is only as expensive as you want to make it.Today,I went up to the club and ended up doing a bit of work,shot 1 round and it only cost me $3.50 plus ammo today.If you want to shoot at our next registered competition which is a 500 target event,and you buy all your money options and ammo from us it will cost you $407.00 and travel costs to get here.Find a happy medium and you can enjoy the sport without going broke.
Dave
 
Trap shoot is not an expensive game but of course you can make it very expensive by buying high end gun and reload you oen ammo. Any 12 gauge pump or semi with a 28" barrel can do a very good job. I use a single shot 12 gauge and found it to be very good. I do go very often now because of mu back problem but everytime I go only shoot 3 game and spent $12 plus cost of shells. 12 gauge shell is cheap at about $19/100rd at Walmart.
Trigun
 
My loading equipment paid for itself about 15 years ago so I don't figure the cost of it into my reloading.I can load a box of 12 gauge 1 ounce target loads for about $3.68 a box.That's taxes in.Less if I load 7/8 ounce loads which work pretty good for trap.Our club just bought a few flats of the 7/8 ouncers loaded with #8 shot and one of the guys tried them out yesterday.2 25's from the 16 and a 24 from the 25 yard line.They certainly work if you point the gun in the right place.I definitely think that I'll try loading some for myself.You get 57 more shells from a 25# bag of shot which reduces your overall cost by quite a bit.
Dave
 
I'm new to the whole shooting thing, but yesterday I was doing some of my supervised handgun time requirement for my ATT, and I was invited to step up to the trap pads with some of the other club members. I had a great time!

Now, I have a 20 ga. 870 Wingmaster...I'm pretty sure it's not ideal, but will it work ok for trap?
 
rotncore said:
Now, I have a 20 ga. 870 Wingmaster...I'm pretty sure it's not ideal, but will it work ok for trap?
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Absolutely!

The best gun for trap is the one you have with you.

Obviously, there are better suited shotguns for the sport, but a field grade wingmaster in 20 ga. will work just fine to try the sport out. It just might make you a better wing shot too!

Or if you have a spare 20 grand laying around, pick up an MX2000. :D

Come visit us in the Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays forum!
 
rotncore said:
Now, I have a 20 ga. 870 Wingmaster...I'm pretty sure it's not ideal, but will it work ok for trap?
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Sure. 20 gauge target loads with a modifed choke or tighter will hit 16 yard trap targets.

The only risk you run is a clay target addiction. Once I started to see those clouds of black smoke in the sky I was hooked and punching holes in paper or knocking down metal plates didn't have the same appeal.

Then you risk financial ruin but don't say you weren't warned. :D

bufalobill said:
Or if you have a spare 20 grand laying around, pick up an MX2000. :D
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Only for the hand engraved versions models. You can get a new standard grade for around 10K including taxes :eek:
 
I inherited my grandfather's 1100 trap last summer. I have no idea how old it is, but she gets the job done. Used it from the middle of last summer and pretty much every shoot Ive been home for. Full choke, I shoot the federal field and range 7.5's, although we do have a loader I should reload and save some cash.
One shoot I was at 90% of the guns there were 1100's. - does that tell you something about them? lol

If you only want to shoot trap then by all means get a trap grade gun, but you can shoot just as well with a regular field gun. Then it feels good beating some guys on the line with the $1000+ guns :)....then they say your not allowed at the next shoot LOL
 
trap shooting is not only incredibly fun (especially when you hit one dead on and it vaporizes), but I find it a great stress reliever.

like other people have said, you can shoot trap with pretty much anything, but if you try it and decide you like it, an autoloader or over-under will be the best for breaking clays, especially if you want to shoot doubles. I saved my pennies and saved for an over-under, which are considerably more expensive than most autos or pumps, but they have less of a chance of screwing up. I'd also recommend going with a 30" or 32" barrel, or 28" & 30" if you decide you want to shoot skeet too.
 
I am a member of the Vancouver Gun Club.

Being relatively new to trap, skeet and sporting clays (no more than 25 times in my life) I will tell you that you are going to enjoy it.

My recommendation would be a nice cheap auto-loader because when you start getting into the doubles it's much more fun when you don't have to pump ;)

I'd say get an 1100 or 11-87.

Now, with that said... when I was in your situation I went with an 870 Express and had a blast. When I realized it was something I was going to keep doing I sold the 870 and bought an 1100.

But... I kinda want an 870 again in addition to the 1100 so that if I bring friends we can stand on the line at the same time rather than swapping.

Whatever you decide, you can't go wrong.

Oh, one more thing... get a shell holder pouch (this is essential); it basically attaches to your belt and comfortably holds a box of shells. Initially I just filled all my pockets with shells, but that gets old fast.

Enjoy!
 
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