Calibrating Trap Thrower

[Scott M]

I bought a Competitor clay pigeon spring loaded thrower last year and I still can't get the thing to work right. I have it planted in the ground. If I set the tension too high, it breaks the clays on the release. If I set the tension too low, it barely flies 10 yards. I can't seem to find a happy medium. Anybody have problems with these or have a bit of advice? Return it to the company?

[polarsusd81]

Both of them that I have seen have the same problems you are describing. Two of my uncles own them and neither of them could ever get it dialed in. I tinkered with one for about 2 hours with my uncle Dana one day and we just gave up. They are really finicky.

My vote is return it if it is still possible.

[Surface Tension]

If its the model I'm thinking of, I have the same one.

If the clay isn't up against the tray it'll bust them.

Theres a clip that holds the clay against the tray, you might have to tweak that. When I bought mine I was a little skeptical at first because of the low price.

I couldn't be happier with mine and it does side by sides, stacked, and singles very nice. Its mounted on a tire and rim.