best autoloader for trap

T-Ball · August 2, 2008, 09:37 PM

I was wondering what would be the best autoloader for trap and sporting clays. what one is the easiest to maintain and which one has a bullet prof system. thanks for the imput

Fat White Boy · August 2, 2008, 09:41 PM

Hard to beat the 1100 Remington. Multiple barrels and chokes that you can change in seconds...

JWT · August 2, 2008, 09:44 PM

Another fan of the Remington 1100. Soft recoil, reliable, good shooting gun. Design has been around for years and is well proven.

hoytinak · August 2, 2008, 09:46 PM

My 1100 Classic Trap has done me great for years.

RoscoeC · August 3, 2008, 07:31 AM

The 1100 has certainly proven itself. However, I have recently switched to a Beretta A390 because it is more tolerant of a wider range of ammo, as are the 391's.

Either should serve you quite well.

mikenbarb · August 3, 2008, 10:10 AM

Remington 1100 or Browning Gold. Either is a great gun for trap but the 1100 has proven itself time after time and lots of them still out there busting em every day.

BigJimP · August 4, 2008, 02:54 PM

I'm not a big gas gun fan ....they're a pain in the butt to clean / and I find them a little slow to cycle the 2nd round, so I would recommend the Benelli. Benelli super sport - you can get in a 30" barrel - and it has enough adjustability that it can be setup for a lot of shooters.

Benelli is quick to cycle - not that it matters on trap / but it shoots very cleanly - and its the primary gun I use for training new shooters. Its light - but you can add some weight to it if you want. Its also a good travel gun for me - take it to hunt, shoot skeet, some sporting clays, whatever - one gun does everything reasonably well. The rap on Benelli is it will not cycle real light loads - but mine will cycle anything, even 7/8 oz 12ga loads, as long as they are 1200 fps ( and to me that's a very light load ).

If you like the gas guns / Remington or Beretta are probably your best choices and they're a lot cheaper than the Benelli.

Ledbetter · August 4, 2008, 04:52 PM

Got an 1100. Love it.

Also have a Stoeger (Benelli clone made in Turkey). Love it as well.

almtiba · August 7, 2008, 09:56 AM

Benelli Super Sport.

Regards,

Andre Tiba - Brazil

ebutler462 · August 7, 2008, 10:36 AM

I have put a lot of ammo through my Stoeger 2000 without a hiccup. Too light for heavy use without a Limbsaver. Great for upland hunting. Does a good job at clays if there wasn't so much air around the clays.

I have a 11-87 that I retired when I got my 2000. With a Limbsaver, it is a pleasure.

August 2, 2008, 09:37 PM	#1
T-Ball Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2008 Location: wi Posts: 2	best autoloader for trap I was wondering what would be the best autoloader for trap and sporting clays. what one is the easiest to maintain and which one has a bullet prof system. thanks for the imput

August 3, 2008, 07:31 AM	#5
RoscoeC Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2006 Location: DFW Metromess Posts: 562	The 1100 has certainly proven itself. However, I have recently switched to a Beretta A390 because it is more tolerant of a wider range of ammo, as are the 391's. Either should serve you quite well. __________________ “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." --Helen Keller "Do not cry havoc when you should but hunt with modest warrant." --William Shakespeare Glock Certified Armorer NRA Life Member

August 3, 2008, 10:10 AM	#6
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Remington 1100 or Browning Gold. Either is a great gun for trap but the 1100 has proven itself time after time and lots of them still out there busting em every day. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 4, 2008, 02:54 PM	#7
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I'm not a big gas gun fan ....they're a pain in the butt to clean / and I find them a little slow to cycle the 2nd round, so I would recommend the Benelli. Benelli super sport - you can get in a 30" barrel - and it has enough adjustability that it can be setup for a lot of shooters. Benelli is quick to cycle - not that it matters on trap / but it shoots very cleanly - and its the primary gun I use for training new shooters. Its light - but you can add some weight to it if you want. Its also a good travel gun for me - take it to hunt, shoot skeet, some sporting clays, whatever - one gun does everything reasonably well. The rap on Benelli is it will not cycle real light loads - but mine will cycle anything, even 7/8 oz 12ga loads, as long as they are 1200 fps ( and to me that's a very light load ). If you like the gas guns / Remington or Beretta are probably your best choices and they're a lot cheaper than the Benelli. Last edited by BigJimP; August 4, 2008 at 02:54 PM. Reason: added note

August 4, 2008, 04:52 PM	#8
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	Got an 1100. Love it. Also have a Stoeger (Benelli clone made in Turkey). Love it as well. __________________ Regards, Ledbetter from thefiringline TFL #4573 NRA for Life Winchester Canyon Gun Club for Life

August 2, 2008, 09:41 PM	#2
Fat White Boy Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Posts: 1,276	Hard to beat the 1100 Remington. Multiple barrels and chokes that you can change in seconds...

August 2, 2008, 09:44 PM	#3
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Another fan of the Remington 1100. Soft recoil, reliable, good shooting gun. Design has been around for years and is well proven.

August 2, 2008, 09:46 PM	#4
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	My 1100 Classic Trap has done me great for years.

August 7, 2008, 09:56 AM	#9
almtiba Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Location: Sao Paulo / Brazil Posts: 190	Benelli Super Sport. Regards, Andre Tiba - Brazil

August 7, 2008, 10:36 AM	#10
ebutler462 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 437	I have put a lot of ammo through my Stoeger 2000 without a hiccup. Too light for heavy use without a Limbsaver. Great for upland hunting. Does a good job at clays if there wasn't so much air around the clays. I have a 11-87 that I retired when I got my 2000. With a Limbsaver, it is a pleasure.