Trap Gun

I personally shoot a Perazzi for trap, and shoot Blaser F3 for just shoot around other things like skeet or other fun stuff.

[ivanimal]

Browning Gold Hunter. The Winchester is basically the same gun except cheaper. I had the Browning then discovered that.

[rg_1111@yahoo.com]

First go to where you shoot trap and ask to use other peoples guns. Look for what fit's you best.
Get a Choke tube barrel 30'' to 36 inches. If your not shooting doubles buy a shell deflector. So you don't throw shells on the guy next to you.
Brands don't mean as much as FIT DOES.

One of the kids I teach uses my Remington 11-87 with 28" barrel with a full choke. He breaks 22 - 23 birds at 16 and 21 yards regularly. Another guy shoots his Beretta 391 and he is doing well, also.

[mike100]

Are you looking for a quality semi-auto that you can use for other things, or do you want a trap gun?

I like shooting a nice semi as much as anybody, but for higher volume shooting, cleaning them sucks. A BT-99 or a good doubles break-action is the way to go. I have a $300 no-name imported semi that is sort-of a cloned Benelli and I'm happy to use it until it breaks. The O/U SG's is where I'm spending the money though.

Don't forget to buy the shell catcher, because the guy to your right is going to dislike you.

[NRAhighpowershooter]

Well... after trying out a Winchester SX3 that be da gun for me... 22 birds with a gun I'm unfamiliar with last sunday(fathers day) at chabot...... light recoil.. empties went 2ft to the 2 o'clock position

[Tallship]

Two problems with semi-auto trap guns: 1. It ticks off the guy to your right to get hit with your shells; and 2. if you are using the voice activated mics to throw the birds, the sound of the bolt slamming shut has a tendency to set off the bird before you want it.

[Millions-Knives]

391. A great semi-auto. Low recoil, cycles light loads. Adjustable shims to accomodate left/right-handed shooters.

ALSO, Beretta is offering you $300 Beretta bucks if you purchase a Urika/Teknys. This is a great deal. Turner's were trying to sell off these guns big time a couple months ago. See how low they'll drop them.

[AgentAK]

On the subject of Benelli is made by Beretta, therefore... Not exactly true. They're not made the same at all. The biggest thing to remember is that Benelli is inertia driven and Beretta is gas. Not only is the Beretta going to kick less, it will also cycle lighter loads. If your sole purpose is trap, a semi isn't exactly the way to go. If you want to just have fun, it'll be fine. Make sure to get a shell catcher though!

[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/

[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

[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

[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.

[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.

[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....