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  • #16
    DColvin209
    Member
    • Jun 2012
    • 185

    Thanks varmintshooter both of your suggestions look good. Adding the wobbler kit later on is something I'm interested in with whatever I decide on.
    "Shoulda gone to Josie's"

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    • #17
      MFortie
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2007
      • 1143

      I'm happy with my Atlas AT50...
      "The lunatic is in the hall.
      The lunatics are in my hall.
      The paper holds their folded faces to the floor,
      And every day the paper boy brings more."

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      • #18
        eightmd
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2011
        • 571

        I think what the second post was getting at is skeet is different from trap. You want a trap. Skeet involves a field with 2 houses, one is a high thrower and the other is the low thrower almost pointed at each other.

        I know you don't really care about the details, but I have plenty of time right now.

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        • #19
          sargenv
          Veteran Member
          • Oct 2005
          • 4620

          If you have the money and the space... and a LOT of ammo to burn...

          Crazy Quail Target Systems specializes in developing automated high tech clay targeting systems for various shooting sports.

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          • #20
            OldShooter32
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2012
            • 2056

            I've been using an electric trap for years out behind the barn. Really cool. Runs off a 12-volt battery I have to charge up once or twice a year. Does keep you on th MEC though...and on the hunt for shot!
            "If we make enough laws, we can all be criminals."

            Walnut media for bright brass
            http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=621214

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            • #21
              Twystd1
              Superfluous
              CGN Contributor - Lifetime
              • Oct 2009
              • 2692

              Originally posted by oso grande
              I use a trap called a "Do-All white Wing". Ive had it for several years and I really like it.
              Runs on a 12 volt battery; easily fits in the back of my Ranger. Throws a clay 70 yards!
              Holds 50 clays. I have a wireless remote so I can move any where on the field for a variety of shots. I also have an optional attachment that moves up and down and from side to to side which adds more difficulty and more fun.
              Best part, for me, is that I can go break some clays by myself...don't need a little guy to throw 'em.
              It's great! Maybe sounds like I work for these guys...nope.


              OG
              I have the same thrower with a few factory mods

              Mods include the clay stacker extension upgrade that allows you to load around 100 clays at a time. (Cheap)
              The electric wobbler package. (Not so cheap)
              And the factory cart. (Mandatory for these old bones)
              I also installed (welded) a small tool box to the cart. To ensure I had every tool necessary to tweak or repair the thrower at the range.

              Now.... Something to think about.

              NOTE: If you are a AMAZON premier member.
              That means your shipping will be FREE.

              The membership fee was 1/2 of what the shipping costs would of been.
              As the shipping costs KILLS this deal for most folks. My throwing rig must weigh at least 140 Lbs+ with the battery attached. FREE shipping made my decision for me.

              Now, on to the thrower.

              First time out with my new thrower was perfect. I spent the night before it's maiden voyage tweaking it and getting used to the adjustments.
              Was fun throwing clays in my garage till 2 in the morning.
              I tied 2 unzipped sleeping bags against the inside of the garage door and threw clays against the bags until I was positive the thrower would work at the range the following day. LOL... I am still finding little pieces of clay pigeons in my garage. They blowd up real good against the sleeping bags.
              NOTE: Please do try the above at home. It's nutzzz. Way to much fun. Cleanup is a nightmare of sorts. Hmmm. Fun is sometimes dirty.

              There is a learning curve to get these throwers to work exactly correct.
              Yet once you get set it up correctly. The mechanicals will stay that way for a long time.

              I would guess we have thrown over 5000 clays with the thrower. It still works just like it did on day one. Perfect.

              And yes this thrower will easily throw 70+ yards.

              The most fun we had with the clay thrower was setting up an "Annie Oakley" shoot.

              That means you set up the thrower to send clays AT YOU. As in you are the target of the clays. It is fun as hell. And on occasion you need to get the heck out of the way of the flying clays.
              As you get better at it. You move closer to the thrower.
              Just another Risk VS Reward kind of competition. Way fun.
              If you haven't done this yet. Put it on your bucket list.

              Cheers,
              T

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              • #22
                DColvin209
                Member
                • Jun 2012
                • 185

                Thanks T! That's a lot of much needed info. I've done my share of annie Oakley with my friends and its always a blast and always competitive. The part about blowing clays apart in the garage is hilarious as me and a buddy were just discussing how we would probably end up trying to hit things with the trap eventually. I think I have it narrowed down to the do all white wing vs the champion wheelybird. My bday is next month so I think this and a few hundred rounds will be my present to myself. Thanks again guys!
                "Shoulda gone to Josie's"

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                • #23
                  Twystd1
                  Superfluous
                  CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                  • Oct 2009
                  • 2692

                  Tien Pho.

                  T

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                  • #24
                    3006mv
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2006
                    • 1979

                    Still have some at perris Walmart for $180
                    "when I hear 'meat is murder' (sic) I think murder is delicious" - Stephen Colbert interview with Morrisey 09.10.12

                    I plead the 2nd.

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