Trap gun

[ysr_racer]

If you are "thinking of getting into this sport of trap shooting" you are a long, long way from needing a dedicated trap gun.

Step 1, look into a mirror
Step 2, repeat the above until you get it

[AAShooter]

Step 1, look into a mirror
Step 2, repeat the above until you get it

Yep!

[rubbman]

So I see a trend in recommendations here! I am gonna check out some 500 & 870 with a longer barrel and see how it goes! Once again thank you all for the info!!

[Thefeeder]

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1) Go get yourself an 870 or a Mossberg with wood stock, no pistol grips of any kind, 28" barrel, bead front sight and removable choke tubes.

2) Go shoot Trap and hang out with the guys with the Grey hair

3) Disregard everything you have learned about shooting HD shotguns...start like you never held a shotgun before.

3) Listen to what the Grey Harirs are teaching you....ask questions

5) Have fun while you learn

[novelty]

Usually the range requires a minimum length of the barrel, some 26 inch some 28 inch. A 28 inch should be fine for most places.

[bigbearbear]

1) Go get yourself an 870 or a Mossberg with wood stock, no pistol grips of any kind, 28" barrel, bead front sight and removable choke tubes.

2) Go shoot Trap and hang out with the guys with the Grey hair

3) Disregard everything you have learned about shooting HD shotguns...start like you never held a shotgun before.

3) Listen to what the Grey Harirs are teaching you....ask questions

5) Have fun while you learn

I will also add:
6) Check out the different trap ranges in your area, different places have different folks who are regular and you may prefer one to another.

7) Get yourself either a shooting vest or shell holder. This way, you'll be able to carry your box of 25 shells, and bring along at least 2 extra shells in case of a malfunctioning shell in the box when you're shooting. You don't want to have to run back to get more shells while others wait.

8) Have fun. TheFeeder already mentioned this but it is worth repeating. Trap shooters sometimes take it way too seriously and turn into the worst bunch of prima donas you'll find on a shooting range. They complain about everything. Be cool, relax and have fun.

[NASA 5]

If you have the budget, I'd get a nice Beretta or Benelli. One of those is probably next on my list. I personally found trap shooting to be one of the easiest of the shooting sports to pick up. I still shoot the first shotgun I ever shot trap with, an almost 30 year old Remington 870 Express that my dad handed down to me and everybody here is right. Even that old 870 pump will outshoot most of us. Great gun, especially the older ones that supposedly have better internals.

[GarlicDude]

I picked up a Beretta A390 from a fellow Calgunner which I will be using for trap/skeet shooting.

Looking forward to attending one of "The Feeders" shotgun clinics in the near future.

[AAShooter]

I will also add:
6) Check out the different trap ranges in your area, different places have different folks who are regular and you may prefer one to another.

7) Get yourself either a shooting vest or shell holder. This way, you'll be able to carry your box of 25 shells, and bring along at least 2 extra shells in case of a malfunctioning shell in the box when you're shooting. You don't want to have to run back to get more shells while others wait.

8) Have fun. TheFeeder already mentioned this but it is worth repeating. Trap shooters sometimes take it way too seriously and turn into the worst bunch of prima donas you'll find on a shooting range. They complain about everything. Be cool, relax and have fun.

Don't be a whiny-assed trap shooter. And set the bar high for gun handling skills. Trapshooters seem to be some of the worst for muzzling people with their shotguns.

[pennstater]

I shoot recreational trap just to keep sharp[for me, anyway] with either my 870 WM 20ga or my 930 Field semi-auto. But, I can see why some here recommend an O/U for trap. My shooting is for when upland bird season opens, I'm pretty much ready with those two guns.

[Bull Elk]

Shotgun?

At the moment I would have to be a little cheap(due to most of my loose funds going into ammo and a mini 14 until end of year). The BT-99 was really sexy, but at the price of the one I liked I could get a fairly pimpin O/U. What is the opinion of the Mossberg with the interchangeable barrels?

So, does this mean the $10K Perazzi is a "no go"?

[Bull Elk]

Shotgun?

At the moment I would have to be a little cheap(due to most of my loose funds going into ammo and a mini 14 until end of year). The BT-99 was really sexy, but at the price of the one I liked I could get a fairly pimpin O/U. What is the opinion of the Mossberg with the interchangeable barrels?

So, does this mean the $10K Perazzi is a "no go"?

[Mike0904]

Hey rubbman how bout a $500 O/U PM me for details.

[Parawolf]

So I see a trend in recommendations here! I am gonna check out some 500 & 870 with a longer barrel and see how it goes! Once again thank you all for the info!!

I have a 500 flex version and really like it. I use it mostly for trap and you can very easily swap out the barrel, stock and fore-end in minutes. I keep it set up as a tactical weapon with 18" barrel for home defense, and when I want to go shoot trap just pop on the 28" barrel, longer stock and standard fore-end.

Very reliable and you can buy accessories and barrels from the Mossberg online store. Under $500 for the base gun.

[rubbman]

So, does this mean the $10K Perazzi is a "no go"?

10k will buy me a lot o 10mm!