Remington 870 Classic Trap

craig2724 · July 28, 2010, 08:49 PM

I have been wanting to try trap without spending a lot of money on a gun but yet not wanting to use a cheap gun and shoot worse than I all ready do.

A local gun shop/range was getting out of the retail business and had a 50% off sale, even on guns. I was able to pick up a brand new Remington 870 Classic trap for $450 + tax. I figured I couldn't go wrong.

What are your thoughts on this gun as a beginner trap gun. I have only shot trap once.

Thanks

zippy13 · July 28, 2010, 10:00 PM

Good starter gun.
You didn't mention how much shotgunning experience you have, so I'll assume little: Now, go out and pattern it with someone (like the club pro) who knows about stock fit. After your stock fit is verified, take some lessons. It will save you hours and $$$ learning the fundamentals by trial and error. Coached in the basics and with a proper fitting trap specific gun, you'll be pleased by a steep learning curve. We should be hearing of your first 25-straight in the not to distant future.
Congratulations and good luck

Dave McC · July 28, 2010, 10:12 PM

Good starter gun, as Zippy said. DO get someone who knows to check POI at the patterning board, get the fit right and BA/UU/R.....

olddrum1 · July 31, 2010, 10:44 PM

I believe you got a deal on your CT. Good luck with the 870.

July 28, 2010, 08:49 PM	#1
craig2724 Member Join Date: September 12, 2009 Posts: 18	Remington 870 Classic Trap I have been wanting to try trap without spending a lot of money on a gun but yet not wanting to use a cheap gun and shoot worse than I all ready do. A local gun shop/range was getting out of the retail business and had a 50% off sale, even on guns. I was able to pick up a brand new Remington 870 Classic trap for $450 + tax. I figured I couldn't go wrong. What are your thoughts on this gun as a beginner trap gun. I have only shot trap once. Thanks

July 28, 2010, 10:00 PM	#2
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Good starter gun. You didn't mention how much shotgunning experience you have, so I'll assume little: Now, go out and pattern it with someone (like the club pro) who knows about stock fit. After your stock fit is verified, take some lessons. It will save you hours and $$$ learning the fundamentals by trial and error. Coached in the basics and with a proper fitting trap specific gun, you'll be pleased by a steep learning curve. We should be hearing of your first 25-straight in the not to distant future. Congratulations and good luck

July 28, 2010, 10:12 PM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Good starter gun, as Zippy said. DO get someone who knows to check POI at the patterning board, get the fit right and BA/UU/R.....

July 31, 2010, 10:44 PM	#4
olddrum1 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 807	I believe you got a deal on your CT. Good luck with the 870.