Trap Thrower - Any Feedback Ideas?

[cherokee]

I am thinking about buying this Trius One Step Trap thrower. Anyone use? It seems to have very good reviews. Kinda want to keep it around $100 bucks or under.

Thanks,

[LightningBG]

I haven't used that particular one, but I have a couple of questions....

Are you going to be using this alone? If not, you probably wouldn't need a pedal trigger.

If using with other people, you may want to look at something with a seat, so the person operating it can sit down and doesn't have to bend over.

This is the one that I use. They are going for about $100 on Amazon right now. Not sure how much locally. Do-All Outdoors Single Full Cock Trap

[cherokee]

I was wondering how it would be on the back.

I will probably be shooting more with the wife and others. I looked at that one and thought it would be good. How is it for reloading? I think one reviewer said it was hard. How is the quality?

Thanks

[surewood]

I see your trying to keep it around 100$, but if you could or are willing I'd suggest the wheely bird. It's an auto thrower with a remote that runs on a deep cycle battery. Costs around 350$. We picked one up last year, and it's great for practicing. There's another one called the do-all red pigeon that's around 300$. Haven't used that one, but it's the same concept as the wheely bird.

[LightningBG]

I was wondering how it would be on the back.

I will probably be shooting more with the wife and others. I looked at that one and thought it would be good. How is it for reloading? I think one reviewer said it was hard. How is the quality?

Thanks

Pretty easy to reload. I'd say an average sized female should be able to do it no problem.

Quality seems good. Parts are pretty heavy duty. The one thing I dont like is that its a little bit of work to reaim it, so if you are trying to mix it up a lot for direction, its a hassle.

It's kinda weird because when I got mine, it actually had the wrong head in it, it had the 3/4 head, when it was supposed to have the full cock head or something. Anyways, I called them and they sent me another head for no charge, so now i have 2.

[LightningBG]

Correction.

The 3/4 cock is the better of the two, and is the one that I use. They had accidentally sent the full cock originally.

The 3/4 cock is loaded at the 6 oclock position, swings past the 3 and releases at 12 oclock, then the momentum carries it to 9 oclock, then you just have to pull it from 9 to 6. (goes around in a big circle, not back and forth).

[LightningBG]

This is more like what I use, with the counterweight. Runs... maybe $125

http://www.huntingmonster.com/e/images2/doalpicby56.jpg

[cherokee]

Thanks all for the feedback.

i heard the 3/4cock is easier to load

I like the idea of the wheely bird and preloading all the pigeons. I like the red pigeon one as well. May be worth the extra cost up front.

Decisions, decisions

[cherokee]

Ran the options by the Mrs and she said go with something like the Wheely Bird. I guess she doesn't want to be cocking one manually. I like it. Now to find the best deal.

[PurpleFloyd]

I have the champion easy bird 12v trap thrower and would highly recommend it. You can load 50 birds at a time and focus on shooting and not loading the machine. You can also use the foot pedal to shoot solo.

Next thing I want to add is a wobble base

[Gordie]

This would be great but I bet its a little more than a $100.00

[cherokee]

Gordie, that's great.

Thanks everyone for the good ideas and feedback.

[cam7069]

I have a 12 volt do all in the shed that i don't use anymore I would sell.