brett1985 Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Well, theres a bit of a backstory so bare with me... lol Its actually the prototype ProTrap that was developed by browning before they put the fully fledged ProTrap into production. Because of this it's slightly different from the new ones, a bit off a one off if you will. Its a 725 action, with 525 engraving. Its got the adjustable trigger with the 3 different blades and the 32inch invector DS choked barrels with a slightly different adjustable high rib. Its got a standard trap stock with an adjustable comb fitted (instead of the monte carlo one on the new ProTrap) The only other thing its lacking is the balance weights. I bought it having fired next to no cartridges, with a full mechanical warranty, for £1695 If nothing else, i can honestly say that its the only one of its kind. And its lovely to shoot too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 That's great...... A very lucky find indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Well, theres a bit of a backstory so bare with me... lol Its actually the prototype ProTrap that was developed by browning before they put the fully fledged ProTrap into production. Because of this it's slightly different from the new ones, a bit off a one off if you will. Its a 725 action, with 525 engraving. Its got the adjustable trigger with the 3 different blades and the 32inch invector DS choked barrels with a slightly different adjustable high rib. Its got a standard trap stock with an adjustable comb fitted (instead of the monte carlo one on the new ProTrap) The only other thing its lacking is the balance weights. I bought it having fired next to no cartridges, with a full mechanical warranty, for £1695 If nothing else, i can honestly say that its the only one of its kind. And its lovely to shoot too! And a ******* bargin too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Dave , I have been out with it today and had a proper go with it after spending an hr last night on the pattern plate , its now shooting and set up just how I want it , and to suit my style of shooting , this afternoon I have shot 250 clays ( DTL ) and missed a total of 2 targets and 3 second barrels , 99% of everything thrown out of the clay trap I turned it inside out , so very very happy with it . will be having next weekend practicing and then I will be back out on the comp circuit with it . as for the hi rib ................... and obviously this is just my view on them and what they mean to me , 1, I like to shoot head up , it feels so much more natural , 2. I can keep my eye on the target at all times , if its a windy day , the clays have a tendency to be pulled down just fast as they rise , which if they drop too much the action tends to block the bird out ...... bang ! your shoot over the top of it , ( if you cant see it you cant shoot it ) 3, you don't barrel watch as there not in your vision so to speak , if your eyes drop down to the barrels you end up ( in my case ) with a dead gun . as you stop moving . 4. once your hi rib gun is set up right , your head does not move , so many birds can be just simply missed by the shooter lifting there head as they pull the trigger , so when you head is more or less upright , it has no where else for it to go , so for me all of the above lead to more consistent scores and shooting style . hi ribs are not for everyone , at the end of the day its the results that count , and just ONE clay can be the difference between winning of losing haha , hope that makes sense dave , I'm not the best at explaining stuff atb cheers brett , yes mate I love it !! Awesome Stevo, hitting 248/250 the proof is in the pudding there....well impressed!! Some comp wins coming your way with that in your hands mate. So are they set up to be able to just put the bead on the bottom edge of the clay and pull the trigger, rather rhan blotting out the clay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 A competition gun isn't about aesthetics, it is about maximising your opportunity to win. If it makes you smile as you get a better view of the little balls of dust then all the better. As a double bonus if you get caught out in the rain then you could hang your wet clothes off that high rib to let them dry out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 A competition gun isn't about aesthetics, it is about maximising your opportunity to win. If it makes you smile as you get a better view of the little balls of dust then all the better. As a double bonus if you get caught out in the rain then you could hang your wet clothes off that high rib to let them dry out what clothes? if its raining, im in me birfday suit! skin is waterproof, my clothes aren't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Steve Orston have double trap now Sorry lads it's now back to universal trench by popular demand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Sorry lads it's now back to universal trench by popular demand Oooh no ! Well thats messed my weekend plans up haha . I might be down sunday . Would like to drop a score on the DTL . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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