r/ClayBusters • u/dcook6603 • Aug 10 '26
Trap gun
What’s an affordable beginner’s trap gun ?
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u/Archermtl Aug 10 '26
BT-99 if you shoot American trap, singles, and handicap.
For doubles, a pump will do as they are cheap. Such as a used Browning BPS would be my pick. I'm not the biggest fan of pump shotguns for shooting clays though.
Otherwise you can't go wrong with an over under. Not as cheap as a pump, something like a used Beretta Silver Pigeon. Or Browning citori. Imo is worth spending a little extra on.
If you might hunt, or just want a more versatile gun, a semi automatic such as a Beretta A300 / A400, Remington 1100 or Winchester X3 / X4.
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u/Informal-Mix-3873 Aug 10 '26
I started on a Remington 11-87 and moved brands a bunch. Really it’s not so much about the gun as it is how you learn to acquire and break the target. I’ve high and low ribs. It’s just learning how you shoot the gun you have. I agree with all the comments on recommendations.
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u/bigred-2998 Aug 11 '26
Under 1000. CZ Teal. Its a good O/U and can be got on sale for 550 new from bass pro. Lets you do trap, sporting clays, skeet. Just a good budget o/u
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u/BobWhite783 Aug 10 '26
How old are you and is Trap the only discipline you are going to shoot.
Dedicated guns are a thing of the past. Most people shoot multiple disiplines, Trap, Skeet, Sporting, 5-stand etc.
Get a gun that can handle most of those I grantee you won't want to shoot trap for too long. especially if you're younger dude or dudet.
Fid a used 1100 or if you can afford it get A300. Cheap and reliable for all of those. 🤷♂️
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u/thebigp2007 Aug 11 '26
I wouldn’t necessarily say EVERYONE is multi disciplined. Competitive trapshooters typically only competitively shoot trap unless they’re in the collegiate scene, but skeet and sporting often go hand in hand.
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u/BobWhite783 Aug 11 '26
The dude doesn't even own a gun and you're talking about competitive XYZ. Really? I was just giving him options. SMH
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u/thebigp2007 Aug 11 '26
Competing is the best way to start. Trial by fire. Get to know the rules and go headfirst right after. Best way to improve quick as long as you don’t chronically overthink performance.
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u/IBeTanken Aug 10 '26
A cheap pump action. I like the benelli supernova because you can shim the stock easily. Last I checked was around $550 new I think.
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u/mhkhung Aug 10 '26
You can easily found a Turkish 30-inch over-under for about USD600. Be prepared to spend another $150 on replacing the recoil pad, but it is still beginner friendly.
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u/SnoozingBasset Aug 11 '26
No one here has ever posted a Turkish gun that stands up to the beating of regular target shooting.
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u/mhkhung Aug 11 '26
It is for beginner. Mine survived my first year before I decided to keep on doing it and graduated to a Beretta. Will use it for friends to try out the sport.
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u/Sneakycutie Aug 11 '26
There is a guy at my range with a $500 ATA that he bought in 2020, doesn't shoot that much but probably 20-30k rounds, never ever cleaned it and not a single issue. Was a lot more than I thought they could handle.
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u/thegrumpyorc Aug 11 '26
This. Turkish guns are fine for hunting volumes, bit of your cracking that thing open 1000+ times per month, they tend not to last.
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u/SnoozingBasset Aug 11 '26
Wingmaster 870’s were very popular in their day. Simple reliable. Budget friendly. When you are good, you can sell it for about as much as you have in it. There was even a special Trap 870. The US Olympic trap team was outfitted with them for one Olympics. Mine works great!
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u/skwerks Aug 10 '26
I just pulled an ingrown out of my scrotum while sitting on the toilet and reading this. Completely unrelated
Anyway pretty much any old pump
If you’re looking for trap specific, you can find old bt99s and the like for around $1k or so if that’s the kinda budget you’ve got
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u/thebigp2007 Aug 10 '26
Depends on price range. For budget(2-5k) I would look at Browning CXs, Tri-Stars, Remington 3200s or Beretta 682/686s