hedd-wyn Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hi I recently put a thread on this forum stating that I had was going to put a deposit on a Winchester 101 (may apologise to the gentlemen who took their time to answer this initial question) But, when I visited my gun dealer yesterday and was informed that the gun in question was actually a Parker Hale trap Fixed Choke (stunning BTW) I have already put a deposit down for this piece because it was a near perfect fit and was in near perfect condition ... and have already received some helpful information about the gun from Mr Gordon R, and would appreciate info from anyone who has used one, or owns one Thanks to 'Ken G' on this forum, who has already invited me to join him and his gang on clay shoots in my area once I get my SGC. Therefore I will definitely be using it on the clay field. But, was just wondering if a trap gun would also be suitable for game shoots and rough shoots? as I have permission on 1500 acres of land, and is teaming with woodies, rabbits, crows, with the odd pheasant. Kind regards Hedd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Absolutely fine mate, more than up to the job. Hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktattoo Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 you will find more than likley being as your gun is a fixed choke trap gun that the chokes will be 3/4 & full, unless it's been opened up at anytime.With that choking set up you will find it will shoot tight patterns ideal for trap desciplines, for rough shooting I would say to tight of a pattern, yes you will kill the target but if you where planning on using your kill you might find that there will be to much damage especially anything close range, however if it just a case of vermin control then yes it's perfectly up to the job, there are some well known shooters who regually use trap guns, basically try it for yourself and providing you are happy with the gun and the results so be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 What are you going to use the gun for as a fixed choke trap gun will have limitations for field, sporting clays and skeet where a more open choke or multi choke gives you better options As said befor the trap guns are specialist for trap shooting where all clays are going away from the shooter and because of the range shot at most use a very tight choke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) I wouldn't advise tight chokes for a first gun inless it was going to be used exclusively for DTL,but the final choice is yours of course.Not only will it be choked tight,but it will print its pattern higher than a sporter unless it has been sporterised.See if you can have a go on a pattern plate to determine how high it prints. I've no doubt the gun will be fine,but can't help thinking you're going to find it frustrating as a beginner,to shoot anything other than going away birds.It may be a perfect fit pre-mounted(as in DTL)but think you will struggle with a moving mount. I may be speaking out of line here,but think you have been badly advised by the dealer,unless you specified you were looking for a trap gun. Edited January 8, 2012 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I may be speaking out of line here,but think you have been badly advised by the dealer,unless you specified you were looking for a trap gun. I wasn't badly advised, I actually drove 25 miles to see this particular dealer instead of going to one 5 miles away because I know him well, and trust him. He made it perfectly clear that it was a trap gun and i'm perfectly happy with that, because that's what I'l be using it for to begin with. All I wanted to know was if it could be used for game/vermin or not. I've got room in my cabinet for a couple of extra guns. If I don't get any luck in the field with the Parker Hale, I could always buy an additional gun in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Trap guns don't necessarily shoot high - depends on the shooter. The Parker Hale 803 is the Winchester Grand European. A very fine gun indeed. I have owned one and regret selling it. Chokes are normally 3/4 and full. I would leave them, but they are cheap enough to have opened to 1/4 and 1/2 or even 1/2 and 3/4, which would have more resale value. Good luck with the gun - honestly, they are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Trap guns don't necessarily shoot high - depends on the shooter. Good luck with the gun - honestly, they are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='hedd-wyn' timestamp='1326030499' post='1642721' I've got room in my cabinet for a couple of extra guns. If I don't get any luck in the field with the Parker Hale, I could always buy an additional gun in the future Fair enough....one gun is never enough anyhow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 along the lines of gordons post, i had a 101 based parker hale skeet gun, lovely gun. good luck with it, if you find you don't like it much you'll have no probs selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david hunter Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) good luck. Edited January 8, 2012 by david hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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