trap for fun

[JO JO]

i thinking of getting a second shotgun for trap as for fun shoot about 2500 a year for fun when weather is nice at local trap range would like to stay around 500 dollars any sugestions

 

[gathert]

I've shot an 870 for trap and it worked just fine. You dont need a fancy gun, just something that fits well and has at least a modified choke. Check out the for sale boards of the local range if you want to try and find a deal or shoot what you have and spend the money on ammo and fees.

 

[oneounceload]

Go to your local gun clubs of the trap/skeet variety. If you come off as eager, polite, and respectful, most every shooter will allow you to try their gun for some shots or even a full round. Find a type that fits. For American trap, you are only worried about 1 shot (doubles excepted), so anything from a used pump to a trap-specific Ljutic or Kreighoff will do the job. Where I live, there are always guns for sale listed on the club's bulletin board

Good luck!

 

[Jerry944T]

I'm very active in the Clays games, especially Trap and I can tell you, without hesitation, that the best bang for the buck is a Browning BT99.

Buy one and don't look back. If you ever sell it I will bet you that you will make a profit. They can be had in the 750 to 900 dollar range and are well worth it over any $500 gun.

 

[gathert]

I actually have a BT99 and its my go-to gun for single shots in anything. 32" barrel with extended chokes and an adjustable comb. Also has a mercury recoil reducer in it to bring the weight up to 9.5 lbs. Its a very fine shotgun.