picking one up in the morning . suppose to only of had 1 box of trap rounds out it. hope it is as nice as the pic and shoots as good too.
ruger red label 12 o/u
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I'M STILL TRYING MY HAND AT TRAP.
I'm having trouble with o/u guns.
had a CZ 20 , now I'm using a 20 sxs but this killer deal came along on the ruger 12 so ill try it in an o/u and see how i am with it.
seems i do better with my old Stevens 311 in 410 with 1/2oz 2.5 shells then any trap gun i try in an O/U
I'm having trouble with o/u guns.
had a CZ 20 , now I'm using a 20 sxs but this killer deal came along on the ruger 12 so ill try it in an o/u and see how i am with it.
seems i do better with my old Stevens 311 in 410 with 1/2oz 2.5 shells then any trap gun i try in an O/U
I had a Red label that served me well as a hunting gun. With that said I think you could do better for a trap gun. When shooting trap your shooting at rising targets and that's why most trap guns throw at least a 70/30 pattern (70% above the bead 30% below it). I have shot trap guns that shoot 100% high. If your only going to shoot trap occasionally you may be ok but a few years of constant shooting takes a beating on the locking block and you can't replace those on Red Labels.
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Chevelle427, Like yourself I am just getting started in trap. I have been pretty much been doing benchrest rimfires the last couple years. Love that sport too. I haden't shot trap in 40 years, then my betterhalf decided she thought that trap would be fun. She was right. She bought a CZ Redhead Deluxe 12ga. We are sharing this gun for now. My best so far is 22 clays from the 16yard line. We are both moderate in size, (except for my belly lately) So the 14.5 LOP was a little hindering to say the least. That problem is being solved and picking up our improved shotgun this evening. Best I have ever done at clays was a couple over 100 in a row at varying distances (lost count in the excitement) to win my one and only compitition/turkey shoot. I did all this with my mom's fit to her $110.00 dollar Mossy pump. Like I mentioned earlier that was 40 years ago. That was a time long before the internet and all you can learn from it. I shot that pump every weekend minimum 200 rounds. From what I have read via internet is find one gun and stick with it. I am always breaking that rule, as I own 8 CZ rimfires, and as far as that goes I just put a used Browning Citori on layaway
so that one day I wont have to share my wifes o/u.
Sorry for going on and on. I would say give that new shotgun a chance, have it fit to you and stick with it for awhile. Just my 2 cents. And thats about what my opinion is worth.
Go out and have some fun.
C55
She bought a CZ Redhead Deluxe 12ga. We are sharing this gun for now. My best so far is 22 clays from the 16yard line. We are both moderate in size, (except for my belly lately) So the 14.5 LOP was a little hindering to say the least. That problem is being solved and picking up our improved shotgun this evening. Best I have ever done at clays was a couple over 100 in a row at varying distances (lost count in the excitement) to win my one and only compitition/turkey shoot. I did all this with my mom's fit to her $110.00 dollar Mossy pump. Like I mentioned earlier that was 40 years ago. That was a time long before the internet and all you can learn from it. I shot that pump every weekend minimum 200 rounds. From what I have read via internet is find one gun and stick with it. I am always breaking that rule, as I own 8 CZ rimfires, and as far as that goes I just put a used Browning Citori on layaway so that one day I wont have to share my wifes o/u.Sorry for going on and on. I would say give that new shotgun a chance, have it fit to you and stick with it for awhile. Just my 2 cents. And thats about what my opinion is worth.
Go out and have some fun.
C55
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One of my bird hunting buddies shoots the Ruger 12 gauge. I have tried his a few times in the field. It's not the field gun for me personally but he does real well with it. I find it to be on the heavy side which may be a good thing for trap, may help to smooth out the swing and follow through.
In any event, he kicks my a$$ in the field and the trap range most of the time so I'd say you have a winner.
In any event, he kicks my a$$ in the field and the trap range most of the time so I'd say you have a winner.
You are buying a field gun - it is designed to shoot flat - that is 50% above and below your point of aim. Most guns designed for trap utilize a much higher impact point - typically 70 or even 80% above and 30-20% below because trap targets are shot as they are rising and that lets the shooter keep his eye on the bird as he moves the gun. You will typically, with a field gun, need to swing through the bird as you pull the trigger to compensate.
Make sure the gun fits - if you are seeing too much rib, you will be shooting over the bird - if you have to "scrunch" your head down on the stock, the comb is not correct for you.
I owned the RRL in 28 gauge - for me it was a disappointment - Ruger had a lot of issues with early guns mechanically - hopefully, yours is from the point past that.
For ANY of the target games, FIT is critical - and getting properly fitted means more than putting it in the crook of your elbow or shouldering it in the store. If it isn't quite right - don't despair, as there are aftermarket devices which can easily make it fit you correctly.
Enjoy it and have fun!
Make sure the gun fits - if you are seeing too much rib, you will be shooting over the bird - if you have to "scrunch" your head down on the stock, the comb is not correct for you.
I owned the RRL in 28 gauge - for me it was a disappointment - Ruger had a lot of issues with early guns mechanically - hopefully, yours is from the point past that.
For ANY of the target games, FIT is critical - and getting properly fitted means more than putting it in the crook of your elbow or shouldering it in the store. If it isn't quite right - don't despair, as there are aftermarket devices which can easily make it fit you correctly.
Enjoy it and have fun!
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thanks for all the info so far.
we just got back had 5 hours at the range today, lots of shooting.
first out the box i scored a 22 it was all down hill from there 
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was able to keep 19 out 20 7.5x55 out of my swiss 1889 in the black @ 200yd
we just got back had 5 hours at the range today, lots of shooting.
first out the box i scored a 22
it was all down hill from there .was able to keep 19 out 20 7.5x55 out of my swiss 1889 in the black @ 200yd
Ruger Red Label
A 1 inch patch of blueing on the barrell of my 12ga red label has come off. That said this is one of my favorite shotguns. I use it only for trap as I prefer small guages for skeet. I shoot perfect scores often with it. I use a modified choke and rotate barrells each use.
A 1 inch patch of blueing on the barrell of my 12ga red label has come off. That said this is one of my favorite shotguns. I use it only for trap as I prefer small guages for skeet. I shoot perfect scores often with it. I use a modified choke and rotate barrells each use.
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