I'd shot a few rounds of trap with a friend who unfortunately had relocated, so that I'm now entirely on my own. Formal lessons is out of the question: as a retiree, budget is tight, so tht I'll just do the next best thing: buy a book on trap shooting. Any suggestion?
I also ordered a replacement barrel for my Rem 870 in 12ga, and it will come with full, Mod and IC chokes. I presume the IC choke will be the best choke for trap? I've used 7.5 dove loads. Is this okay? Thanks.
CHOKE FOR TRAP
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CHOKE FOR TRAP
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Re: CHOKE FOR TRAP
Those loads will be fine and 's would be good also. Th's #8 shot will give you a little more dense pattern due to the higher pellet count. As far as the choke goes, IC is fine if you shoot before the target gets too far out, you may want to try the ICC and the Mod and see which one you prefer. Old trap scooters always use Full, but that was before the plastic wads and the old shell did not patter that good.jaeger45 wrote:I'd shot a few rounds of trap with a friend who unfortunately had relocated, so that I'm now entirely on my own. Formal lessons is out of the question: as a retiree, budget is tight, so tht I'll just do the next best thing: buy a book on trap shooting. Any suggestion?
I also ordered a replacement barrel for my Rem 870 in 12ga, and it will come with full, Mod and IC chokes. I presume the IC choke will be the best choke for trap? I've used 7.5 dove loads. Is this okay? Thanks.
Remember know that this is not a game of aiming it is pointing. You point a shotgun and aim a single projectile firearm. Above all remember to always look at the TARGET and not the front sight and shoot them on the rise.
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Re: CHOKE FOR TRAP
Thanks, Len.bearandoldman wrote:Those loads will be fine and 's would be good also. Th's #8 shot will give you a little more dense pattern due to the higher pellet count. As far as the choke goes, IC is fine if you shoot before the target gets too far out, you may want to try the ICC and the Mod and see which one you prefer. Old trap scooters always use Full, but that was before the plastic wads and the old shell did not patter that good.jaeger45 wrote:I'd shot a few rounds of trap with a friend who unfortunately had relocated, so that I'm now entirely on my own. Formal lessons is out of the question: as a retiree, budget is tight, so tht I'll just do the next best thing: buy a book on trap shooting. Any suggestion?
I also ordered a replacement barrel for my Rem 870 in 12ga, and it will come with full, Mod and IC chokes. I presume the IC choke will be the best choke for trap? I've used 7.5 dove loads. Is this okay? Thanks.
Remember know that this is not a game of aiming it is pointing. You point a shotgun and aim a single projectile firearm. Above all remember to always look at the TARGET and not the front sight and shoot them on the rise.
At least, with clays, I don't have to wait for seasons. I'll now scout Amazon for a trapshooting book.
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Re: CHOKE FOR TRAP
So that I swing to the top and ahead of the clay? But by that time, the clay will be way OUT there, that thang flies so fast...bearandoldman wrote:Those loads will be fine and 's would be good also. Th's #8 shot will give you a little more dense pattern due to the higher pellet count. As far as the choke goes, IC is fine if you shoot before the target gets too far out, you may want to try the ICC and the Mod and see which one you prefer. Old trap scooters always use Full, but that was before the plastic wads and the old shell did not patter that good.jaeger45 wrote:I'd shot a few rounds of trap with a friend who unfortunately had relocated, so that I'm now entirely on my own. Formal lessons is out of the question: as a retiree, budget is tight, so tht I'll just do the next best thing: buy a book on trap shooting. Any suggestion?
I also ordered a replacement barrel for my Rem 870 in 12ga, and it will come with full, Mod and IC chokes. I presume the IC choke will be the best choke for trap? I've used 7.5 dove loads. Is this okay? Thanks.
Remember know that this is not a game of aiming it is pointing. You point a shotgun and aim a single projectile firearm. Above all remember to always look at the TARGET and not the front sight and shoot them on the rise.
A bad shot is often caused by a loose nut behind the buttplate
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Thanks for the suggestion.langenc wrote:If you go to your local club Id bet there are several shooters there that will help a 'new' shooter. The club may even have an afternoon set aside for new shooters with help and a slower pace to get the swing of things.
Ask and you shall recieve-I know you would at our club.
I'll do just that- inquire and tell them I'm a newbie!
A bad shot is often caused by a loose nut behind the buttplate