H&R single shot for trap

rickdavis81 · August 12, 2008, 04:40 PM

Anybody use one for trap shooting? I've got a 12 guage modified barrel h&r I'm thinking about trying next week. We started a league at work and this was our second week. I've shot 40 out of 50 each week so it can't hurt my score too bad. Plus it points well and is light, I just have to add a recoil pad. It smarts a little.

dalecooper51 · August 12, 2008, 07:35 PM

rick -

If you have one give it a shot.

I just picked up trap shooting in mid June and have shot about half of my rounds with an H&R Topper. The rest of the time I use a well worn old wingmaster. I think the H&R is a bit light for high volume shooting, but works well providing you do your part. A recoil pad is a wise investment.

My pop is pushing 70 and hasn't shot trap in about 40 yrs. I dragged him out a few times and he uses his H&R. He has a slip on recoil pad for it and never complains about being sore.

The main thing is to be safe and have fun.

dale

Laz · August 12, 2008, 09:08 PM

I love H&R single shots. They do make a dedicated trap gun now but it's pricier than the others. Recently I purchased an H&R Topper Deluxe Classic, 28 inch, walnut stock, choke tube, and a vent rib. I was not going to get one of these thinking it was making a silk purse from the sow's ear but I saw one at a gun show and really liked it. Got visitors and won't get to shoot it for another couple of weeks.

kozak6 · August 13, 2008, 03:45 AM

I've done it.

I agree that it's a bit lightweight for that and that it does smart a bit

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redhart · August 13, 2008, 08:47 AM

Yes use it! I took my 20 in. Coach gun and shot trap more than once!! Got some robbing from the guys ..all fun.

Rampant_Colt · August 13, 2008, 11:06 AM

I would add some weight to the stock and get a slip-on recoil pad. Even the light trap/skeet loads get your attention when shooting lightweight H&R Toppers. Modified choke will work @ 17 yards, but not very well past that using 7-1/2 shot.
Full-choke is generally preferred for trap, but modified will git 'er done.

I LOVE my H&R Topper!

TNFrank · August 13, 2008, 11:20 AM

They also make the H&R Topper Deluxe Classic in a 20ga if you want a bit less recoil. The vent rib really makes the single shot look sweet. Local dealer can get me one for right at $200 out the door. Of course I could probably find a decent used pump 20ga for about the same price. Just depends on what you want I guess.

johnwilliamson062 · August 13, 2008, 12:13 PM

What about drilling the stock and adding inserts to it. Lead for the sake of argument.

akr · August 13, 2008, 12:21 PM

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I love H&R single shots. They do make a dedicated trap gun now but it's pricier than the others. Recently I purchased an H&R Topper Deluxe Classic, 28 inch, walnut stock, choke tube, and a vent rib. I was not going to get one of these thinking it was making a silk purse from the sow's ear but I saw one at a gun show and really liked it. Got visitors and won't get to shoot it for another couple of weeks.
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Laz

Laz---I have one just like it (Topper Deluxe Classic), and would never get rid of it, and I have seven more. It is really a nice shotgun and I like the ejector.
Mine is 12 ga., but I wouldn't mind getting a 20 ga.

joegator · August 13, 2008, 07:08 PM

If you have it shoot it. As others have mentioned it is a little light for prolonged shooting. I would put a pad on it and stick to light 1 oz loads. The cheap dove/quail loads at Walmarts will start to sting after a few rounds. If your budget permits get the the Winchester target light or extra light loads at Bass Pro.

rickdavis81 · August 13, 2008, 09:14 PM

I generally shoot Estate 2 3/4 #8's. I don't mind a little recoil. We usually shoot 75 to 100 rounds a session. I've had this gun for about 12 years and probaly only put 2 or 3 boxes thru it. Does anybody know if H&R can fit their trap gun barrel to this shotgun. I didn't see it on the barrel accessory program.

kozak6 · August 14, 2008, 12:04 AM

I'd say to give them a call.

http://www.hr1871.com/about/contactus.asp

rickdavis81 · August 14, 2008, 10:47 AM

I called h&r and they said they don't currently offer the trap barrel in their program.

Darn the luck.

August 12, 2008, 04:40 PM	#1
rickdavis81 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 398	H&R single shot for trap Anybody use one for trap shooting? I've got a 12 guage modified barrel h&r I'm thinking about trying next week. We started a league at work and this was our second week. I've shot 40 out of 50 each week so it can't hurt my score too bad. Plus it points well and is light, I just have to add a recoil pad. It smarts a little.

August 12, 2008, 09:08 PM	#3
Laz Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Posts: 1,278	I love H&R single shots. They do make a dedicated trap gun now but it's pricier than the others. Recently I purchased an H&R Topper Deluxe Classic, 28 inch, walnut stock, choke tube, and a vent rib. I was not going to get one of these thinking it was making a silk purse from the sow's ear but I saw one at a gun show and really liked it. Got visitors and won't get to shoot it for another couple of weeks. __________________ Laz I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody, who can save anybody.

August 13, 2008, 08:47 AM	#5
redhart Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 60	trap Yes use it! I took my 20 in. Coach gun and shot trap more than once!! Got some robbing from the guys ..all fun.

August 13, 2008, 11:06 AM	#6
Rampant_Colt Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,478	I would add some weight to the stock and get a slip-on recoil pad. Even the light trap/skeet loads get your attention when shooting lightweight H&R Toppers. Modified choke will work @ 17 yards, but not very well past that using 7-1/2 shot. Full-choke is generally preferred for trap, but modified will git 'er done. I LOVE my H&R Topper! __________________ member of an elite paramilitary organization: Eagle Scouts

August 13, 2008, 11:20 AM	#7
TNFrank Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2007 Location: Crossville, TN., U.S.A. Posts: 490	They also make the H&R Topper Deluxe Classic in a 20ga if you want a bit less recoil. The vent rib really makes the single shot look sweet. Local dealer can get me one for right at $200 out the door. Of course I could probably find a decent used pump 20ga for about the same price. Just depends on what you want I guess. __________________ “You know what the difference between me and you really is? You look out there and see a horde of evil, brain eating zombies. I look out there and see a target rich environment.” -Dillis D. Freeman Jr.11/2/2001

August 12, 2008, 07:35 PM	#2
dalecooper51 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 318	rick - If you have one give it a shot. I just picked up trap shooting in mid June and have shot about half of my rounds with an H&R Topper. The rest of the time I use a well worn old wingmaster. I think the H&R is a bit light for high volume shooting, but works well providing you do your part. A recoil pad is a wise investment. My pop is pushing 70 and hasn't shot trap in about 40 yrs. I dragged him out a few times and he uses his H&R. He has a slip on recoil pad for it and never complains about being sore. The main thing is to be safe and have fun. dale

August 13, 2008, 03:45 AM	#4
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	I've done it. I agree that it's a bit lightweight for that and that it does smart a bit .

August 13, 2008, 12:13 PM	#8
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	What about drilling the stock and adding inserts to it. Lead for the sake of argument.

August 13, 2008, 07:08 PM	#10
joegator Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 537	If you have it shoot it. As others have mentioned it is a little light for prolonged shooting. I would put a pad on it and stick to light 1 oz loads. The cheap dove/quail loads at Walmarts will start to sting after a few rounds. If your budget permits get the the Winchester target light or extra light loads at Bass Pro.

August 13, 2008, 09:14 PM	#11
rickdavis81 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 398	I generally shoot Estate 2 3/4 #8's. I don't mind a little recoil. We usually shoot 75 to 100 rounds a session. I've had this gun for about 12 years and probaly only put 2 or 3 boxes thru it. Does anybody know if H&R can fit their trap gun barrel to this shotgun. I didn't see it on the barrel accessory program.

August 14, 2008, 12:04 AM	#12
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	I'd say to give them a call. http://www.hr1871.com/about/contactus.asp

August 14, 2008, 10:47 AM	#13
rickdavis81 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 398	I called h&r and they said they don't currently offer the trap barrel in their program. Darn the luck.