Single Barrel Traps

[John Davis]

The Purdey was a wonderful gun, I just couldn’t hit anything with it. I’ve had a couple of Knicks but they never quite worked out. And I’ve owned several Parkers that didn’t make the cut either. I enjoy shooting a variety of classic American SBT’s but when it counts, and fit and consistency mean everything, I’ve found nothing that can compare with my current lineup of Parkers..

[BRDHNTR]

They're all shotguns.

[John Davis]

All shotguns were not created equally.

[mark johnson]

I still take the Purdey out on occasions. I still shoot my sbt Parker the best. I haven’t given up on the Purdey yet.

[John Davis]

The Purdey is an incredible gun. Without a doubt one of the finest SBT’s ever made. Just wish I had shot better.

[BRDHNTR]

Brilliant

[GunnerGrilli]

Did someone say Single Barrel Traps????

[Phil Yearout]

Question for youse guys with multiple SBT's: do you shoot 'em or just collect 'em (Mr. Davis exempted). And if you shoot 'em, how do you decide which to take along for a round or two? Rotate 'em on some sort of regular basis, grab whichever one strikes your fancy on a given day, etc. etc. etc.?

I only have three and have a hard time with it; can't imagine what y'all do with so many. For a while I was a "grab and go" guy, then I started rotating every three rounds, lately I've been sticking with one through each league session (currently on my 5E Knick).

Inquiring minds want to know...this one anyway.

[Bill Murphy]

I try to shoot my single traps as often as possible, but the lure of my double guns usually takes over. My single traps include Parker, Fox, Francotte, Ithaca, Woodward, Lindner Daly, and maybe others. Still looking for a nice Purdey.

[John Davis]

Originally Posted by Phil Yearout

Question for youse guys with multiple SBT's: do you shoot 'em or just collect 'em (Mr. Davis exempted). And if you shoot 'em, how do you decide which to take along for a round or two? Rotate 'em on some sort of regular basis, grab whichever one strikes your fancy on a given day, etc. etc. etc.?

I only have three and have a hard time with it; can't imagine what y'all do with so many. For a while I was a "grab and go" guy, then I started rotating every three rounds, lately I've been sticking with one through each league session (currently on my 5E Knick).

Inquiring minds want to know...this one anyway.

Phil, when I’m just shooting for fun (not actual practice or competition), I will take a couple or three of the SBT’s gathering dust and have a shoot off between them. See if the Ithaca beats the Smith or the Fox beats the Baker etc. It’s hard for me to just shoot. Seems like there always has to be some sort of a competition factor built in.