islandgun Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 (edited) Looking at one of these, foot operated clay trap, was thinking it could be a bit of fun with my 410. Anyone had one or have a better one they would recommend Edited December 14 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 are they made for billy no mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 14 Author Report Share Posted December 14 2 hours ago, old'un said: are they made for billy no mates. Thats me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 14 hours ago, islandgun said: Thats me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 Be careful, some of these foot launchers appear to be defective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 I would think carefully before buying anything 'manual' in clay traps. You really do need to have an 'operator' on hand to load the trap for you. Cocking and loading the trap prior to EVERY shot will become a chore and the trap will get less and less use. I would look for a small single stack electric trap, second hand. I speak from experience because when I started shooting, they were ALL manual traps. I soon got fed up trying to use one solo, so it never got used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 i bet that hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 Murphy and Sod combined as ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 15 Author Report Share Posted December 15 1 hour ago, Westley said: I would think carefully before buying anything 'manual' in clay traps. You really do need to have an 'operator' on hand to load the trap for you. Cocking and loading the trap prior to EVERY shot will become a chore and the trap will get less and less use. I would look for a small single stack electric trap, second hand. I speak from experience because when I started shooting, they were ALL manual traps. I soon got fed up trying to use one solo, so it never got used. Cheers good point, yes will look at those, I do have an old bowman but my son moved a few hundred miles away [probably to get away from the bowman] just thought it might work,as easily portable and accesible for one person to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 50 minutes ago, islandgun said: Cheers good point, yes will look at those, Yep, that was a good point by Westley. I had a look but the price put me off. I've got old and am not shooting so much so was toying with something to keep the body working. My oppo is in the same boat but whereas I have arthritis he has Parkinsons. Consequently, something to keep us moving would be no bad thing. Then I tripped over these which are available from just up the road - and at a more acceptable price. Caldwell Claymore Clay Target Thrower | Shop at SGC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 1 hour ago, islandgun said: Cheers good point, yes will look at those, I do have an old bowman but my son moved a few hundred miles away [probably to get away from the bowman] just thought it might work,as easily portable and accesible for one person to use. Yes, the Bowman hand cocked traps could be hard work, the double arm, even more so. However, if you can find a used Bowman pedal trap, they were almost a joy to use, a bit bulky, but easy to use. I did an all day 'have a go' event at a nearby Scout camp nearly 1000 clays through my Bowman pedal trap in the day, however the Scouts were almost fighting each other to have a go on the trap ! 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 (edited) Bowman pedal trap on fleabay at £100, Pontefract, Yorks. Looked like it needs a bit of TLC, but all the parts will be available. Sorry don't do 'links'. Edited December 15 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 15 Author Report Share Posted December 15 53 minutes ago, Westley said: Bowman pedal trap on fleabay at £100, Pontefract, Yorks. Looked like it needs a bit of TLC, but all the parts will be available. Sorry don't do 'links'. Thanks looking now, will need t arrange a carrier ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 If you get that trap, you can learn to shoot sitting down ! You don't need your hands to operate it. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted Monday at 15:46 Report Share Posted Monday at 15:46 Have one of the nighthawks, only gets used when bored and have some time to hit a few clays over a stubble or whatever's available. But it definitely works well solo and with a mate taking turn about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted Monday at 17:44 Report Share Posted Monday at 17:44 (edited) I have a very similar one that you pull a string and it releases .advantage to that is you can set it in different positions crossing. away .towards you . And either pull your self or get a mate .they only tend to throw the clay 20 - 25 yds but that's enough depending on where its positioned. Perfect for up to 30 yd .410s . Edited Monday at 17:44 by Ultrastu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted Monday at 18:37 Author Report Share Posted Monday at 18:37 2 hours ago, RyanMc said: Have one of the nighthawks, only gets used when bored and have some time to hit a few clays over a stubble or whatever's available. But it definitely works well solo and with a mate taking turn about. Thanks for that 52 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: I have a very similar one that you pull a string and it releases .advantage to that is you can set it in different positions crossing. away .towards you . And either pull your self or get a mate .they only tend to throw the clay 20 - 25 yds but that's enough depending on where its positioned. Perfect for up to 30 yd .410s . Which one do you have ultra ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted Monday at 20:07 Report Share Posted Monday at 20:07 It looks very similar to that to be fair . And looking at your images .it seems you will be easily be able to add a long string line and do as I do .I'd get that one .I think I paid £30 for mine .its not amazing but works well enough and can be a bit of fun in the off season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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