Not sure if this is the right section for this - clay throwers aren't exactly accessories.. mods, please move to appropriate section if this isn't the right one.

 

Anyway, like the subject says, does anyone have any recommendations for an inexpensive thrower? Something that is easier for a woman (no offense to the ladies) to move the arm would be a plus, but not a necessity.

Was thinking about this one:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/trius-origi ... traps.html

(I think that might be the same one Matt has - but not positive)

 

3/4 cock?

http://www.amazon.com/Do-All-Outdoors-B ... B000FDSUI6

 

Maybe something a little fancier:

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?co ... AP%20TRIPD

(can't find any reviews on this one, and it's not listed on the Champion site, but for the price it seems decent)

 

Or just go very cheap:

http://www.amazon.com/Do-All-Outdoors-C ... B000FDSUEK

 

Any suggestions, thoughts, ideas, etc? Basically looking for something to take to Cherry Ridge to kill some time and clays with the fiance.

my wife or nephew

the trius freaking ROCKS!!!! You will not be disappointed i promise!

Trius if you want to go cheaper. Stay away from the Amazon one - you will quickly be wishing that it threw the clays farther and better.

 

Also - look on Craigslist.

Trius if you want to go cheaper. Stay away from the Amazon one - you will quickly be wishing that it threw the clays farther and better.

 

Also - look on Craigslist.

A hand thrower and hot dogs for Matt. real cheap

 

 

The cheap one is going to give you problems. I have an older one that would rock out of the ground. Especially in wet ground. I had to build heavy base for it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Competitor-Trap ... 45ee1ffcc2

I have the 3 quarter cock do all trap. Throws them out real nice. Just gets very tireing if you have to operate the thrower. If you could afford it..go with an electric one.

I have the eBay thrower. piece of crap, and throws slow birds. If you tighten the spring to get more speed, it breaks the clays.

Thanks for all the replies guys. You're helping me narrow it down

 

I have the 3 quarter cock do all trap. Throws them out real nice. Just gets very tireing if you have to operate the thrower. If you could afford it..go with an electric one.

That's why I was kind of leaning towards the Champion electric handset model... particularly since part of my intended use is me being out on the range by myself... but I can't find any info on it.

 

Decisions decisions

Thanks for all the replies guys. You're helping me narrow it down

 

I have the 3 quarter cock do all trap. Throws them out real nice. Just gets very tireing if you have to operate the thrower. If you could afford it..go with an electric one.

That's why I was kind of leaning towards the Champion electric handset model... particularly since part of my intended use is me being out on the range by myself... but I can't find any info on it.

 

Decisions decisions

kind of looks like it will fall over.

I was thinking the same thing, which made me think of taking it off the tripod and bolting it to a piece of wood which I could clamp down to the stands at CR.

The 3 quarter do-all will not work for you if you intend to use it by yourself. If you want I can bring it to the state range on a weekend I am free so you can check it out. Electric is the way to go if you have the funds.

Appreciate the offer, but I think I've narrowed it down to the Trius or the electric Champion.

 

Where is the state range tho?

Flatbrook. Its in Sussex county in the Newton area. If you come to bullet hole the next time around I will bring it and show it to you but that won't be for 2 weeks.

I'm gonna be ordering something this weekend I think, so probably no need to schlep it to BH, but I'll let you know if anything changes. Thanks

I took my Trius Step Thrower to Colliers Mills last Saturday and had a blast. It is adjustable for how hard it throws the birds. It is also built really strong. I would recommend it to anybody. I got it for $99 + $5 shipping at Cabelas online.

Maybe something a little fancier:

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?co ... AP%20TRIPD

(can't find any reviews on this one, and it's not listed on teh Champion site, but for teh price it seems decent)

 

 

I have the same cheap POS that Ken has. It throws them. You've shot off of it I think. It stinks. Too easy really.

 

The one you linked above though...THAT looks tempting. Granted you have to manual load but we do that anyway.

That's why I was kind of leaning towards teh Champion electric handset model... particularly since part of my intended use is me being out on teh range by myself... but I can't find any info on it.

 

Decisions decisions

Go 1 step higher get the Champion Easy Bird Auto Feed (electric), I know it is not cheap but it is an investment in your hobby. It will allow you to shoot alone or in a group and all you have to do is load the magazine. The machine can be accessorised with an oscillating base and a wobbler to make it more challenging. Atlas is also a good machine (more expensive than Champion), stay away from Aerial Assault too many complaints about these.

http://www.championtarget.com/traps/rec ... ofeed.aspx

That's why I was kind of leaning towards teh Champion electric handset model... particularly since part of my intended use is me being out on teh range by myself... but I can't find any info on it.

 

Decisions decisions

Go 1 step higher get teh Champion Easy Bird Auto Feed (electric), I know it is not cheap but it is an investment in your hobby. It will allow you to shootz alone or in a group and all you have to do is load teh magazine. teh machine can be accessorised with an oscillating base and a wobbler to make it more challenging. Atlas is also a good machine (more expensive than Champion), stay away from Aerial Assault too many complaints about these.

http://www.championtarget.com/traps/rec ... ofeed.aspx

 

So my mouse is hovering over the buy button at Natchezss and you go and post that! LOL.

 

ARG! I think I may just buy the single shot, it's cheap enough not to matter. I already own a deep cycle that I use in power outages(via inverter) so I won't have any expense there.

Do you want to stop between each and every shot to put clay on the arm ? Go for the auto !

Do you want to stop between each and every shot to put clay on teh arm ? Go for teh auto !

 

Ouch, $51 to ship.

It's got a $50 rebate.

 

http://www.championtarget.com/pdf/CT433 ... Coupon.pdf

Call Rich at Simon Peter and see if he can work a deal on the thrower.

Call Rich at Simon Peter and see if he can work a deal on teh thrower.

 

They have them in stock or do you just know the guy?

Go 1 step higher get teh Champion Easy Bird Auto Feed (electric), I know it is not cheap but it is an investment in your hobby. It will allow you to shootz alone or in a group and all you have to do is load teh magazine. teh machine can be accessorised with an oscillating base and a wobbler to make it more challenging. Atlas is also a good machine (more expensive than Champion), stay away from Aerial Assault too many complaints about these.

http://www.championtarget.com/traps/rec ... ofeed.aspx

I spent a good 3-4 months with that link open in a browser at home trying to decide what to do. I even PMed you about it a while ago. Not having to stop and reload the arm was one of the main reasons I wanted it. And now that I just bought an 1100 :mrgreen:, it seems even more compelling. But, realistically, I would also want the oscillating base and the taxi, which, when you add it all up, is a bit more than I wanted to spend. For the amount of time I spend at CR, I decided it probably wasn't worth it for me.

 

Dammit - now I'm gonna sit here and look at it all day and try to talk myself out of it all over again

If anyone is considering the Auto Feed, Natchezss also sells it with the taxi:

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?co ... EED%20TRAP

Look here though..

 

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?co ... D=CM409101

 

$279 without the "free" taxi. VS $339 with the "free" taxi.

 

60 bucks for some wheels...CR has carts at the shotgun range anyway.

 

All the machines have $50 rebate.

Yeah, true. And it would probably be easier to load into the back of the SUV without the taxi.

Call Rich at Simon Peter and see if he can work a deal on teh thrower.

 

They have them in stock or do you just know teh guy?

He has them in stock.

Yeah, true. And it would probably be easier to load into teh back of teh SUV without teh taxi.

+1 it gets heavy and too tall

I ordered this one: http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?co ... D=CM409101

 

No wobbler or oscillating base, but I can get that later.

 

I should have it for the 11th event...and if Tom has his and Caine gets one, we'll be very busy.