![]() I have shot dozens of them, not to mention 425s and 325s. The Browning 525 is a wonderful, well-priced firestick. They don’t handle quite as well as the 69 series, in my opinion, but I like the steel fore-end iron (the 69s have gone over to alloy for this component). The guns shoot well, and more or less forever. The 12-bore is excellent too, and indestructible in my experience (which is why so many shooting schools still use them). The Silver Pigeon 1 Scroll would be my call in a 30” 20-bore (RRP: £1,815) and there is a plain ‘White Onyx’ model still listed. I would never write off the venerable Silver Pigeon. I have also been impressed by the 30” gun. I now own a 32” hunting version and it is excellent too, notable for having long barrels but equipped with a narrow game rib (so the barrels are not too heavy). I shot the FITASC-style competition mentioned with a 28” 12-bore field gun (nothing else was available). The 690s feel a little different to 68 series Silver Pigeons, but the familial heritage is still evident with conical bolting and stud pin hinging – and they handle well in all barrel lengths. I was even lucky enough to win the inaugural competition and a substantial prize (I hung up my competitive spurs after the event). I was really impressed with the 690 when I first shot it in Italy at its launch. All are good or even great, and there is not much critical comment either because these are the cream of the present crop. ![]() There is no order to the list that follows. I want to tell you about the guns that have impressed me, the guns that, in my opinion and having shot them extensively, it would be very difficult to go wrong with. That is a bad place to start, in my opinion. Some will already have a prejudice in regards to a certain marque or model. What’s that budget going to be? Probably not much under £1,000 and not much over £3,000. K, you are looking for a new gun, you have a budget that is not too rich, but you want a quality product with which you can shoot both game and clays really well and have some pride of ownership in. Here is a good selection of Trap guns, which will give you a starting point in your search.Mike Yardley presents eight brilliant shotguns, priced at the affordable end of the market, that you simply can’t go wrong with. You can buy dedicated guns for each discipline but many shots, myself included, shoot them both perfectly well with one well-fitted gun. The two most popular trap disciplines are DTL and ABT. In the end though, only you can judge how a gun feels. Here at Bywell, we’re fortunate to have a huge stock of guns on display and knowledgeable staff to help you find what’s right for you. Trap guns come with many options, so seek as much good, impartial advice as you can and try to handle as many guns as possible. Whatever discipline you choose, it is absolutely vital your gun fits you and feels comfortable to shoot. Just because your shooting hero can nail that perfect score with a certain brand of gun doesn’t mean it’s the right tool for you too. Take any recommendations as guidance rather than concrete advice and approach your new purchase with an open mind. Paul Henderson, Gunroom Manager at Bywell Shooting Ground, explains what to look for when buying a Trap gun, and selects some likely candidates.Īs I always say, there are only two cast-iron rules to follow when you are shooting – be safe and enjoy yourself.Īfter that, it’s worth remembering that everyone is different, so when it comes to gun choice what feels right for one person may be quite unsuitable for another.
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