Advice needed for trap gun

[Stradawhovious]

I may have been bitten by another addiction the other day......

I went trap shooting for the first time in a decade, and couldn't get enough of it. I'm now looking for an over under for under a grand (preferrably in the $500 range) that doesn't suck.

I realize that this is a limited budget for such a toy, but it is what it is. When the wife sees this... (and she will see it) the budget will probably fall again.

I would also like to know how to get into the sport a little more. Protocol, rules, regs etc. etc. etc. If there is anywhere you seasoned folks could direct me it would be great.

ETA... I realize this sport can just as easily be done with the Model 12 pump or western field pump I have, but I would prefer an OU shotty. I've wanted one for a while now, seems like the time to research it.

[mnglocker]

Find yourself an old wingmaster.

[JJ]

Find yourself an old wingmaster.

+1. Big bonus if you can find one with a 32" barrel and a fixed choke.

Save money and invest in O/U down the road. Need closer to a g-note to get into a good O/U that the wood to metal fit isn't crap.

[mnglocker]

Find yourself an old wingmaster.

+1. Big bonus if you can find one with a 32" barrel and a fixed choke.

Save money and invest in O/U down the road. Need closer to a g-note to get into a good O/U that the wood to metal fit isn't crap.

Exactly.

[Stradawhovious]

Find yourself an old wingmaster.

+1. Big bonus if you can find one with a 32" barrel and a fixed choke.

Save money and invest in O/U down the road. Need closer to a g-note to get into a good O/U that the wood to metal fit isn't crap.

Well, I already have a Winchester Model 12 that fits this description......

Well, 30" barrel not 32", but close.

[Paul]

Find yourself an old wingmaster.

Funny... That's what I sent him via PM. It wasn't good enough for him.

I think Strad should just post what he wants, so he can receive validation on his choice.









And give us a preview of what will be for sale next spring.

[Stradawhovious]

Find yourself an old wingmaster.

Funny... That's what I sent him via PM. It wasn't good enough for him.

I think Strad should just post what he wants, so he can receive validation on his choice.

And give us a preview of what will be for sale next spring.

Nice. Don't you have some rights to violate?

Besides, how was it not good enough for me? I already have something that basically fits that description in that model 12. Is it good enough to get into the sport? Sure! I was just looking for options and advice on a new toy because i want it..... not because I feel I need it. If I can't get anything decent for under a grand, that's fine...... but how is a guy to know unless he asks?

Shouldn't get in my way, I can just wait until I get some money.

[macphisto]

And give us a preview of what will be for sale next spring.

My advice would be to chill and just make do with what you have for now. I got really hot on trap a couple years ago to the point where I was looking at shotguns with prices equal to several mortgage payments in addition to shotshell reloading setups. Shortly thereafter my interest faded and I haven't shot trap since (although I'd like to).

[mnglocker]

Have you tried the action on an old Wingmaster? It's slick, very slick. The fit and finish of the internals and moving parts is what makes it a Wingmaster. I've got a Wingmaster and a 97' Express (The last year with a metal trigger group, now sold as the police magnum). They don't compare.

[JJ]

Well, I already have a Winchester Model 12 that fits this description......

Well, 30" barrel not 32", but close.

Use that for a while. Sell some ****, sell you body whatever, get some $ and look at a Ruger Red-label if you want a bankvault lockup. Buy a BT-99 if you want a straight up trap gun.

I will probably be interested in whichever you end up selling down the road.

[Stradawhovious]

Thanks guys.

I appreciate it.

Kind of.

[mnglocker]

:roll:

Thanks guys.

I appreciate it.

Kind of.

No problem. If you want a semi-auto, find an older Rem1100 or a really old Rem Mod. 58 Sportsman. (the later can be very reasonable if it's the more common 2 3/4" gun.)

[Stradawhovious]

No problem. If you want a semi-auto,

But I don't want a semi auto.

I want an over under.

Try to keep up.

[rugersol]

Don't laugh!

Seriously, I saw a write-up recently on this!

If yer lookin' fer a new trap-only gun, under $500, I'd guess this is worth a look!

If it was me, I'd jest use the Winchester ... at least 'til ya think it's what's holdin' ya back!

Most important thing is that is comes up fer ya, good!

[mnglocker]

Most important thing is that is comes up fer ya, good!

This. ^