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The Traps used for Clay Target Shooting
Just like clays, the variety of traps available is enormous and the development over the years has created a World Wide industry supplying almost every country. From a massive selection of hand operated traps to the most sophisticated traps that throw targets simulating a bird in flight. Some throw targets like a running rabbits, with specialist traps for Down The Line, Automatic Ball Trap, Skeet, Olympic Trap, Universal Trench, Twin Traps. With modern acoustic release systems it is possible to discount the human error factor in delays and ensure that evry competitor has an equal chance of receiving the same target as everyone else.
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DTL & ABT TRAP
This type of trap is generally 850 to 950 mm high and has a 12 column carousel carrying over 400 clay targets. It is made of cast aluminum and can be powered from a battery or mains electricity. There are many other innovations to ensure a constantly "regular" target. Mostly used for Down The Line and Automatic Ball Trap layouts
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SKEET TRAP
One of the most popular traps at any club, although designed specifically for "SKEET" it can be used for almost any "Sporting" target. The carousel holds 400 clays and the solenoid release system can be changed to comply with the "Olympic Skeet" discipline |
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PAIRS TRAPS
Based on the use of both right and left hand throwing traps this set up can give a true pair of clays. The carousels hold 300 each and again can be powered by battery or mains electricity. A very versatile system with a huge variety of adjustments giving either simple or complicated target variations |
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THE RABBIT This simple and extremely effective trap is also designed for throwing a target simulating a "rabbit" |
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BATTUE TRAP
A very powerful trap capable of throwing a target 130 meters. Generally easily adjusted and again a very versatile trap.
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"OLYMPIC TRAP"
Specifically designed to fit into the Olympic Trap layouts.
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WARNING
Warning Clay Target Traps should only be operated by experienced persons trained to do so. Always make sure that the trap in not "cocked" before approaching or entering the "trap house" and ensure the clays flight path is clear.
DO NOT LEAVE A TRAP COCKED WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE.
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