Can i find a decent trap gun for around $500?

Wittum

I need to know if i can g=find a pretty good trap gun for around 500 bucks. I have seen some 1100's and a couple others, let me know guys...Thanks

E.Williams

For trap you should take a look at the European American Armory IZH-27 over under they retail for right in that range and a little less sometimes and are good skeet guns.EAA IZH-27 and EAA IZH-233 they offer a high dollar engraved model as well.Also look for a CZ-581 they are good over unders as well but run more new but you could surely find one used for $500.00.

Eric S. Williams

Edited by - E.Williams on 08/08/2002 02:18:07

E.Williams

But that Remington 1100 wouldnt be a bad choice either.I just prefer over-unders for skeet.I think you can get more pointability with one,by that I meen I think you get faster algnment with your birds with a over-under.

Eric S. Williams

Edited by - E.Williams on 08/08/2002 02:29:19

101AIRBORNE

WITTUM,
Forget the EAA, poor quality. The Remington 1100 Trap is a really decent gun, my opinion. I do not shoot the more modern guns. You only need one shot, unless doubles. I shoot old Parker's and Fox's. The 1100 trap is perhaps the best in your price range. I would consider a over and under but not EAA. I will be corrected upon this but this is my opinion and have busted many clay's. I shoot Trap w/ Remington M-11,
full choke, no vent rib. On a good day I bust 23 out of 25. My $.02

duckhunter

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Alpine

For a starter gun the Rem. will do all that you ask. I have seen many a good shot get 25 straight with just a field gun.
When you get hooked on the sport and you try to get that 2 to 5 % extra, then you will switch to a true trap gun. True trap guns will have high post rib, come with one or two barrels ( they are more reliable than semis).
Have fun and enjoy the sport.

"If you ain't got pictures, I wasn't there."

Nighthawk

I would not hesitate on the REM 1100 for trap,its as good as it gets in my opinion.


Good Luck.

Rugster

Alpine

rugster: quote:its as good as it gets


And my opinion is that I have 3 Brownings and a Perazzi that will shoot rings around a semi.
Question: Do the top shooters in trap use semis or break opens?

"If you ain't got pictures, I wasn't there."

non

wittum
the 1100 is an excellent place to start in the game. Trap models are available (M/C or straight stock) with fixed mod trap or full choke or choke tubes. Later model guns have "step rib" barrels. Sometimes minor trigger work/adjustment (creep and pull) is recommended. Clean it frequently and you probably won't have ANY problems. If you do have problems,remember parts are readily available,quite inexpensive and generally very little expertise is required for most repairs.
Some people love/hate them as the are a bit front end heavy-everyone
enjoys the feature of not being "punished" from recoil (shoot 200 targets wearing a t-shirt on a 90* day and you will really appreciate the gas operation).Here's another one for consideration (much lighter in the front end)- Winchester SX-1 (get a later model with the 3rd style trigger).
As for serious shooter sucess with an 1100, Leo Harrison shot one for years (pretty much a stock gun).When asked why he shot an 1100 when he could being shooting virtualy any other gun(as promotion)he answered with "this is the gun I win the money with". ps, he changed to a beretta o/u (I'm sure product promotion played into that) after the 1100 was stolden.
Regardless of your preference,gun fit is the key factor in shooting performance-try a bunch before you decide, pick a good "tool" to work with, practice (with good instruction) and enjoy the game.
regards
Bob

25-06

It is hard to find a quality O-U for $500.00. The Remington 1100 is a good trap gun. There was a really great trap shooter back in the 80's that shot an 1100, can not remember his name, but he was very good, especially on doubles. Another gun you can find in your price range is a Winchester Super-X1 in the trap model. They are harder to find, but were very well made. Rudy Etchen, one of the all time great trap shooters shot an 870 Remington. Good Luck on whatever you decide.

TIREMAN1

i like the remington 1100 but if u wanna go cheaper then go wit tha 870 excellent gun
thas all i know about trap i try 2 stay around the skeet world