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The standard choke for trap shooting is full choke. If using the largest, widest choke pattern, there is a good chance that that you can 'miss' your target if all of the bbs go around your target. The clay can slip through a gap in your pattern and it would be a miss, even if you were aimed right at it. That is why most non-beginner trap shooters use full choke. When using full choke, it is almost guaranteed that you will hit your target if aimed at it. However, I would not advise a beginning shooter to use full choke. I advise that you use your modified choke if you are a beginning trap shooter. You are still very likely to hit the target using modified, so 'missing' is not a problem. Also, it gives you a wide enough pattern to be likely to hit the target, and know where you are aiming (left, right, high, low) and how to correct your mistake. Once you are comfortable with modified, move up to improved modified or full choke if you want. In fact, I have been shooting for 2 years and I still use modifed from the 16 yard line. I don't have a problem with it. It works for me, and it should work for you.
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How does a 20 gauge do with trap shooting full choke?
Would not recommend using a full choke or even a 20 gauge, 12s are much better
Which choke tube should you use on the jc Higgins model 20 12 ga?
The choke you use depends on your target rather than the type of shotgun. For example: if you are shooting skeet, you would use improved or modified cylinder, but if you are shooting trap, you would use full choke.
What kind of chokes can you use for trap shooting?
It depends what type of shooting intake part in clay sporting competitions with a 1/4 and 1/2 choke, this is acceptable and is more than sufficient to hit some of the most challenging clays. This is a very common choke set up for sporting.
Is the Winchester Model 12 Trap with Vent rib a solid gun to buy for beginning shooting?
I would say yes. If it is a trap gun, then it will more than likely be ideal for trap shooting. Honestly, I wouldn't buy a trap gun until I was sure that I was commited to trap shooting, because you really can't use a trap gun for field applications. If you are a beginner, I would just use my field gun that you probably already have until you get the idea and figure out if trap shooting is something that you like to do. Also, if the gun that you are talking about is a pump, then I, personally, would consider a breakaway. That's just my personal preference. I've never used a pump shotgun for trapshooting, but if I did, I'm sure that I would get tired of the pumping into my hand. A breakaway or semiauto is just so much easier to use. If you're going to be involved in trap shooting, then by all means get it if you want. Have fun!
Are Baikal 20 gauge shotguns good for trap shooting?
yes it is good for a beginner i just purchased the Remington spartan 20 gauge shot gun for some light trap shooting and pheasant hunting this is the perfect gun and cant be beat for the price. If you are going to shoot thousands of rounds a year you should probably spend more money and get a better trap gun but for occasional use this gun will be great
What country does trap shooting come from?
Trap shooting has it's original roots in Great Britain. It was a method of shooting targets instead of live pidgeon which was banned.
What is trap load?
A shotgun shell made for the game of trap shooting.
What is double trap shooting?
Double trap shooting is where the thrower throws 2 rocks at the same time instead of just 1.
Trap vs skeet shooting?
In trap shooting you always shoot at a target that is moving away from you, while skeet shooting has targets coming at you, moving away, and going right past you.
What are clay targets used for?
Clay pigeon shooting, or some call it trap shooting is the reason for clay targets being used. Many people use trap shooting or clay targets to better their hunting skills.
How many rounds can be in a shotgun when trap shooting?
Only one can be in the gun when shooting singles and two for doubles
What type of choke is used for trap?
At 16 yards, probably the improved modified choke in a 30 inch bbl is the most commonly used
