Trap Gun

[NRAhighpowershooter]

I'm going to break my piggy bank and get myself a semi-auto trap gun.... I only have pump guns now and really haven't kept up on what's out there semi-auto wise. any suggestions? I was thinking Beneli, Baretta, Remington...but will keep an open mind with oter brands...

[Thefeeder]

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Whatza matta you no like Browning.

[MT1]

I use a Winchester SX2, picking up a SX3 in the near future. I like them much more than the Remington's as I have always been a Winchester shotgun guy - the trigger is much nicer, and it just comes up to my shoulder better. As for comparison to the Benelli, there's less recoil and I have never had feeding problems even with 2 3/4" trap loads shooting out of my 3.5" gun, whereas I have shot with several Benelli owners who have had multiple failure to feeds in just one shooting session. Try and find people with the guns you're looking at and shoot them, it's really subjective with trap guns.

[TonyM]

I grabbed the Benelli Ultra Light a couple weeks ago that was on the rack at Irvington to bust some clays.

I have to say, it's a very nice shotgun and nice and light.

[NRAhighpowershooter]

Whatza matta you no like Browning.

forgot about thems

[foxtrotuniformlima]

If you are going to use it for clay shooting, make sure it either fits you properly or can be adjusted to do so easily. For example, some shotguns come with shims to adjust the stock LOP and cant, some do not. It is not a big deal that they do not as long as that fits you.

A poor fitting gun will result in frustration and sometimes to get them fitted correctly can cost more than you want to spend.

[-hanko]

If you are going to use it for clay shooting, make sure it either fits you properly or can be adjusted to do so easily. For example, some shotguns come with shims to adjust the stock LOP and cant, some do not. It is not a big deal that they do not as long as that fits you.

A poor fitting gun will result in frustration and sometimes to get them fitted correctly can cost more than you want to spend.

This.

The quality of fit, assuming you're a serious shooter, is just as or more important than the make/model.

X2 or X3's are superb. I've seen benelli's puke at the worst time

Beretta owns Benelli, a Beretta semi will serve you well.

You really need to try a few before you put down the dollars...you'll not pick your ideal gun based on some yahoo's (like me) opinion on the web. Find out what top tier trap shooters like, and go with that. A dedicated shotgun forum will be helpful.

-hanko

[tzahoy]

I have a Winchester SX3, I bought it because the angle of the rib matches my Remington 3200s and my Winchester 101s and the fit is very similar. Works very well for a target gun and a field gun. I couldn't be happier. It's so light it's unbelievable and shoots to the same point of impact as my others so it's easy to go back and forth. It's very soft and quiet shooting. I've shot some Berettas and the "kaboing" of the recoil mechanism reminds me of a pogo stick. It's also almost identical to a Browning Gold, same receiver and made in the same factory.

I've got the 26" barrel and would buy it again in a heartbeat. I'm used to shooting over unders, so I wanted something with a similar overall length and it worked out very well. I frequent Coyote Clays, Metcalf, and Los Altos. If you're ever headed out let me know, if we can arrange to meet you're welome to shoot it.

I shoot a little high power once in a while with Zouaves too.

[NRAhighpowershooter]

I have a Winchester SX3, I bought it because the angle of the rib matches my Remington 3200s and my Winchester 101s and the fit is very similar. Works very well for a target gun and a field gun. I couldn't be happier. It's so light it's unbelievable and shoots to the same point of impact as my others so it's easy to go back and forth. It's very soft and quiet shooting. I've shot some Berettas and the "kaboing" of the recoil mechanism reminds me of a pogo stick. It's also almost identical to a Browning Gold, same receiver and made in the same factory.

I've got the 26" barrel and would buy it again in a heartbeat. I'm used to shooting over unders, so I wanted something with a similar overall length and it worked out very well. I frequent Coyote Clays, Metcalf, and Los Altos. If you're ever headed out let me know, if we can arrange to meet you're welome to shoot it.

I shoot a little high power once in a while with Zouaves too.

I usually shoot trap at Chabot... I haven't been to Coyote Clays in almost 15yrs now....

[BVamp]

I of course, suggest a Saiga-12, with some customizing in the gas, trigger, and choke department. hows bout a nice 24" cut and cut to accept winchokes? nice crisp trigger? maybe even with that, cheaper?

...that can also sit on your boat for 6 months untouched, and still go bang bang bang when you need it, 100%.....the coating on the gun helps seriously prevent corrosion, and the bores are chrome lined...sorry it has to have a mag lock on it in CA, but you shoot trap, so that shouldnt be an issue, then, should it

....the same gun can be drug through the mud ice snow water sand you name it, and still is ready to rock and roll.....i didnt trust the media, I actually have done all of this to the weapon, personally....and then some.


Id like to see the guns you mentioned do that....nothing I have shot for shotguns in semi auto can do what the Saiga does, and if you mod it for trap only? you might have one heck of a winner on your hands, to be honest....

[otteray]

I'm going to break my piggy bank and get myself a semi-auto trap gun.... I only have pump guns now and really haven't kept up on what's out there semi-auto wise. any suggestions? I was thinking Beneli, Baretta, Remington...but will keep an open mind with oter brands...

Go to Coyote Clays and rent to get an idea of what will work for you.
I think it is about 10 cents a round to rent.

http://www.coyoteclays.com/RangeInfo.htm#pricelistI

I love my Win SX2; my brother, once a championship trap shooter in Michigan, loves his Parazzi trap guns.

[randy]

If you want to shoot trap get a trap gun. Browning BT99 is the way to go.

If you don't have the money for that then try a Remington 1100 TRAP model.

Field guns make shooting trap much more difficult. If you aren't serious then use any shotgun.

If you want to shoot skeet, sporting clays or hunt those shotguns are about the same.

[Tallship]

If you want to shoot trap get a trap gun. Browning BT99 is the way to go.

If you don't have the money for that then try a Remington 1100 TRAP model.

Field guns make shooting trap much more difficult. If you aren't serious then use any shotgun.

If you want to shoot skeet, sporting clays or hunt those shotguns are about the same.

+1

[edbon9]

if you are set in an semi auto, you can't go wrong with the beretta 391. that and the remington 1100 is what you see at most trap tournaments, the beretta doesn't break down as often as the 1100

[ERdept]

if you are set in an semi auto, you can't go wrong with the beretta 391. that and the remington 1100 is what you see at most trap tournaments, the beretta doesn't break down as often as the 1100

I have a 391 and use it for all clay sports.

But, If just trap, then get a dedicated trap gun. Perazzi, makes a great one.

Also, the fit of the gun cannot be under emphasized. Will affect how you shoot, how reciol is perceived, etc.

I highly recommend Carl at Pacific Sporting Arms. They will do it all, fit, outfit, equipment, etc.

Plus the shop is AMAZING! I had to pick my jaw off the floor everytime I walked in.

All these guys do is competition, high end hunting....

http://www.pacificsportingarms.com/