Trap guns - what to look for?

[+.com (A.Lee)]

I've been doing a bit of DTL shooting recently, and am now finding that
my Browning Sporter gun is not really suited to the demands of DTL, so
I'm on the lookout for a Trap gun.
Is there anything that I should specifically look for, or reject on such
a gun?
Obviously I'd be after a heavier gun, with a raised rib and comb
compared to the Sporter.
I tried a few in the shop today, and one did fit me reasonably, but
everyone at the ground dsicounted it, and said dont buy it as it is a
Lincoln, and, apparently, Lincolns have a bad name for not lasting long.
This one is 2nd hand, feels nice and tight, with the stock in good
condition at £400. The next prices up are Mirokus at around £550 - £650,
then the next step up is around £800.
There was 1 Miroku Mk38 there at £425, but it was a mess -
dented/scratched stock, felt quite loose, but also it didnt feel much
different from my current Browning sporter. The Lincoln did feel totally
different, but in a good way.
So, is it a definite no to the Lincoln? Or is it just name snobbery?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Alan.

[Gary]

People laughed when i brought my new Beretta 686e Sporter saying the stock
looked like something from MFI.
They stopped laughing when a week later i shot a 46 ex 50 ESP and beat them
all.
If it feels good and shhots straight surely thats what counts.

Gary.

Post by +.com (A.Lee)
I've been doing a bit of DTL shooting recently, and am now finding that
my Browning Sporter gun is not really suited to the demands of DTL, so
I'm on the lookout for a Trap gun.
Is there anything that I should specifically look for, or reject on such
a gun?
Obviously I'd be after a heavier gun, with a raised rib and comb
compared to the Sporter.
I tried a few in the shop today, and one did fit me reasonably, but
everyone at the ground dsicounted it, and said dont buy it as it is a
Lincoln, and, apparently, Lincolns have a bad name for not lasting long.
This one is 2nd hand, feels nice and tight, with the stock in good
condition at £400. The next prices up are Mirokus at around £550 - £650,
then the next step up is around £800.
There was 1 Miroku Mk38 there at £425, but it was a mess -
dented/scratched stock, felt quite loose, but also it didnt feel much
different from my current Browning sporter. The Lincoln did feel totally
different, but in a good way.
So, is it a definite no to the Lincoln? Or is it just name snobbery?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Alan.
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[Anthony]

You said it all when you wrote " but also it didnt feel much
different from my current Browning sporter " I would carry on using your
Browning untill you find the right gun that fits you & your pocket.GTI
Ultras are a good value buy but I use my beretta for everything,it fits &
thats all that matters.

[+.com (A.Lee)]

Post by Anthony
You said it all when you wrote " but also it didnt feel much
different from my current Browning sporter " I would carry on using your
Browning untill you find the right gun that fits you & your pocket.GTI
Ultras are a good value buy but I use my beretta for everything,it fits &
thats all that matters.

I've got a GTI Ultra sporter now - it's a lovely gun, the bloke in the
shop said it was a really good gun, I went and asked my mate about it,
and he said if it fits, get it, and it'll last you for life. I paid £900
a year ago.

As for the Trap gun, I got one on Tuesday, a FIAS trap gun at £300.
Fits me well,possibly a little too thick on the cheek piece - easily
sorted by shaving a bit off the wood, it's a cheap gun, so I dont mind a
bit of woodwork. I tried it out yesterday, and got 22/25, with 3 second
barrels.I was happy with that. It is a little harsh compared to the
Browning, though I think the Brownings have a wider bore than standard,
so there is less recoil when compared to a true 12 bored barrel.
I then took it on a 50 shot sporting round, and hit the 1st 20 targets
in a row.My form didnt cary on to the 2nd half though, but I ended with
a 37/50, which isnt bad when using a new gun, choked at 3/4 and full,
with some of the close targets at Kibworth.

There is a UT competition at Rugby on Sunday, I keep threatening to go,
but what puts me off is the time taken, they reckon nearly 5 hours for
100 shots, in between rounds you are expected to marshall or button,
which makes it a bit of a long day.

Alan

[newsreader]

Ahh, gun happiness. A good thing. Congrats.

Got to say though that barrel diameter is not a part of the recoil
calculation. That is just marketing stuff.

Post by +.com (A.Lee)
As for the Trap gun, I got one on Tuesday, a FIAS trap gun at £300.
Fits me well,possibly a little too thick on the cheek piece - easily
sorted by shaving a bit off the wood, it's a cheap gun, so I dont mind a
bit of woodwork. I tried it out yesterday, and got 22/25, with 3 second
barrels.I was happy with that. It is a little harsh compared to the
Browning, though I think the Brownings have a wider bore than standard,
so there is less recoil when compared to a true 12 bored barrel.
I then took it on a 50 shot sporting round, and hit the 1st 20 targets
in a row.My form didnt cary on to the 2nd half though, but I ended with
a 37/50, which isnt bad when using a new gun, choked at 3/4 and full,
with some of the close targets at Kibworth.
There is a UT competition at Rugby on Sunday, I keep threatening to go,
but what puts me off is the time taken, they reckon nearly 5 hours for
100 shots, in between rounds you are expected to marshall or button,
which makes it a bit of a long day.
Alan