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Basics of Trap Shooting for New Shooters

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With quite a few new inquires on trap shooting, I thought I post a link to the PA Trap Shooters page on information to the sport for newbies.  

 

http://www.pssatrap.org/newshooter.htm

 

 

And the NJSTA , download the program for information about shoots, clubs. and retailers.

 

http://www.njsta.com/

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Cool. What's the difference between a field guns stock and a trap guns stock ?

 

The stock on trap and skeet guns are straighter, thus more closely aligned with the bore.  One advantage is It makes shooting 100 shells (or more) a bit easier on the shoulder.  The other is it naturally inclines the shooter to shoot higher to better lead the target. A higher stock also helps with a good, straight down the barrel, cheek weld.  Trap guns are usually heavier than field guns to help smooth out the swings.

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Cool. What's the difference between a field guns stock and a trap guns stock ?

 

A field stock has A lot of drop to it, which basically will be A flat shooting gun and at times A low shooter. 

A Trap stock is parallel to the barrel. Will usually shoot approx. 60/40. Just a tad high.

Then add to the mix the monte carlo stock. It will have A raised comb that will shoot about 70/40 high.

Ideally you want A high shooting gun for trap, If you are going to get serious.

Then add in adjustable combs, adjustable butt plates and recoil reducers.

 

That why most of us have dedicated trap guns, once we have shot trap for A while and fall into the depth of the game.

Any gun can be shot in trap, Ideally A 28 - 30 inch barrel, If its an auto its recommended to install A shell catcher or knock down pin.

So your not throwing empty hulls at the shooter next to you.

 

Try it but be ready, Most get hooked then its game on.

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Beretta & Browning "field" guns have a slightly higher comb and less drop at the heel than your typical field 870/500. Both B-guns can be deployed for the clay games in a pinch without being specific to a particular task. Both can often be found with some cast-off for a right-handed shooter. The semi-auto's that now come with shims for the buttstock allow you options to tailor the fit of the gun to the individual. 

 

Specific models like trap & skeet guns will have a higher comb, and are designed to be shot mounted as the target is called. "Sporting shotguns" can make a good field gun if they aren't too heavy, for they need to be a bit "livelier" in the hands.   

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I learned more about Trap watching this guys YouTube videos from the NSSF. Natioal shooting sports foundation than any any other thing I've picked up at the range.

 

Where your eyes should be. The mount. Hitting pairs. Crossers. Etc.

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