You mention the Olympics trapshooting. International trap is nothing at all like ATA trap shooting. You can get marvelously good at ATA or "down the line" trap shooting and be totally humiliated in international or bunker trap. Two very different animals.
+Norm Glitz -- Thank you for pointing that out as, indeed, the International (Bunker) trap shooting is different from ATA Trap. We can go all the way to the Grand in Illinois with American trapshooting. But if a talented shooter aspired to Olympic competition, transitioning to Olympics can be done - it's still shotgunning against thrown targets with different rules, different targets, ammo, speeds and presentations. There's no more humiliation there than if a good ATA trapshooter tried Sporting Clays or Skeet for the first time. Plus within ATA Trap, experiencing humiliation with a bad score shooting in the rain or heavy wind or losing a shoot-off all comes with the territory along with frustration and even post-comp anger because a trap threw an illegal target under my gun barrel at an away trap range, and I didn't have the moxy to lay off of it - cost me one bird from perfection and a one bird loss. In ATA comp, I have won shoot-offs, and there is exhileration. I have lost shoot-offs, felt the humiliation and congratulated the winner - all for belt buckles and bragging rights. No one ever beat the best shooters. Champions get harder and more focused. The rest just pay their money and feed the machine. The video still points out that the Olympics is a potential goal for any of our young shooters. What the video did not point out either, is the tremendous price and sacrifice it takes to stand on the top podium. Happy Holidays to ya, Norm - FC
Different, but very similar. I've shot both for 35+ years and the bunker is slightly more difficult, but only up to a point. What's very difficult is shooting handicap trap from the 25-27 yd line. I've shot with some International/bunker champions and when shooting trap from the back yardage, they fail as the distance and wider angles are very difficult. If one can keep a 93+% average on trap from the 25-27 yd line, that person is a outstanding shot.
that's a lot of patches u got there for shooting 25/25, 50/50, 75/75. I haven't shot skeet and trap very long. took the shotgun shooting merit badge at scout camp shooting some Mossberg 500s. ive shot skeet at my grandparents farm with my Winchester model 12 and springfield 944. someday ill have to get a better thrower, and maybe a ruger red label 12 ga for a good skeet gun. maybe someday ill get as good as u, but that might be a while.
redneckmini14-In my time, I've been fortunate to have been able to get into many forms of shooting competition - PPC, IPSC, High Power, Steel, Trap, Cowboy, but Trap was my best competition - I gave it up, because moving to state and national level would have required professional coaching and much more expense, dedication and travel (same as for all shooting sports) - best to get shooters involved in competition early and if they are prodigies - get them the training and go for sponsorships - eventually to the Olympics (??!!) and then they can go to work for the industry. For regular shooters like myself - a few wins in local PPCs, Steel and Trap are all I have to show for my efforts. But personal accomplishments like 235 straight at trap are a source of joy (I remember the miss that stopped the run always) - that is not even close to what others have done, but I'm happy with it. The Ruger Red Label is a fine shotgun for skeet or sporting clays (not as much for trap). Now I shoot informally and am enjoying the fun immensely - only competitive thing is the occasional bacon or turkey shoots - gotta bring home the bacon, after all....Happy Holidays...
FortuneCookie. I have seen a 3200 that has a broken safety/bbl selector lever between the thumb end and shaft. It has a hex head screw fastening what's left of the lever to action. I have seen others with the lever with no screw. Does yours have a screw? Do you have any idea how easy this is to replace? Thanks, Mike
It sounds like the selector was just removed. I removed mine. I always shoot the bottom barrel first. If you want to replace it just contact Laibs’s and order one
crimsonmist308 sounds like you have that 3200 set up for a customized fit to you. And, as you are very aware, makes for a great trapgun. I don't think we should ever let loose of those smokepoles of ours. Thanks for the comment.
I own the Remington 3200 skeet addition (SKO 344 of 1000). I have been using custom cut field wood for the past 15 years for competition shooting leaving the original wood untouched. I have Briley match-tubes (nothing fancy)... I am willing to sell for 10,000. bucks MAYBE and I do mean maybe? My gun looks a lot like this gun in this vid but only a little different. There isn't much scratching on a 3200 1of a 1000 but what little gold that is in it, is hammered-in. I also know that my gun was used in the Olympics in the 70's. I can find out the details of this very easily. I will post these details asap
+GeorgeBonez -- The Munich Olympics in '72 was an infamous year for that as I recall...most of the competitions were overshadowed...but that's still a fine gun you have there. I've tried shooting skeet, but it's not easy to do that with a trap shotgun, as you are very aware... Skeet's a tough game - I had enough trouble with competition Handicap Trap and Doubles. Best to ya, FC
countzero1972 - Hail to all hearty friends in Canada!! Your adjustable comb sure beats my using that flap with the spacers underneath. But it turns out the comb is right for me anyway. Would have gone to a stockfitter except the gun shoots where I look. Having a lot of fun bringing new shooters to the pistol and carbine range these days. My shotguns are sitting by patiently waiting for me....Have a great day
You mention the Olympics trapshooting. International trap is nothing at all like ATA trap shooting. You can get marvelously good at ATA or "down the line" trap shooting and be totally humiliated in international or bunker trap. Two very different animals.
+Norm Glitz -- Thank you for pointing that out as, indeed, the International (Bunker) trap shooting is different from ATA Trap. We can go all the way to the Grand in Illinois with American trapshooting. But if a talented shooter aspired to Olympic competition, transitioning to Olympics can be done - it's still shotgunning against thrown targets with different rules, different targets, ammo, speeds and presentations. There's no more humiliation there than if a good ATA trapshooter tried Sporting Clays or Skeet for the first time. Plus within ATA Trap, experiencing humiliation with a bad score shooting in the rain or heavy wind or losing a shoot-off all comes with the territory along with frustration and even post-comp anger because a trap threw an illegal target under my gun barrel at an away trap range, and I didn't have the moxy to lay off of it - cost me one bird from perfection and a one bird loss. In ATA comp, I have won shoot-offs, and there is exhileration. I have lost shoot-offs, felt the humiliation and congratulated the winner - all for belt buckles and bragging rights. No one ever beat the best shooters. Champions get harder and more focused. The rest just pay their money and feed the machine. The video still points out that the Olympics is a potential goal for any of our young shooters. What the video did not point out either, is the tremendous price and sacrifice it takes to stand on the top podium. Happy Holidays to ya, Norm - FC
Different, but very similar. I've shot both for 35+ years and the bunker is slightly more difficult, but only up to a point. What's very difficult is shooting handicap trap from the 25-27 yd line. I've shot with some International/bunker champions and when shooting trap from the back yardage, they fail as the distance and wider angles are very difficult. If one can keep a 93+% average on trap from the 25-27 yd line, that person is a outstanding shot.
Just bought a 3200 Special Trap in almost un-fired condition. It does have the factory modification done to it.
i love the 3200 for trap at the 16 yd. line. i have the "hunter" model that i put a recoil pad on and reangled for trap shooting. great gun.
that's a lot of patches u got there for shooting 25/25, 50/50, 75/75. I haven't shot skeet and trap very long. took the shotgun shooting merit badge at scout camp shooting some Mossberg 500s. ive shot skeet at my grandparents farm with my Winchester model 12 and springfield 944. someday ill have to get a better thrower, and maybe a ruger red label 12 ga for a good skeet gun. maybe someday ill get as good as u, but that might be a while.
redneckmini14-In my time, I've been fortunate to have been able to get into many forms of shooting competition - PPC, IPSC, High Power, Steel, Trap, Cowboy, but Trap was my best competition - I gave it up, because moving to state and national level would have required professional coaching and much more expense, dedication and travel (same as for all shooting sports) - best to get shooters involved in competition early and if they are prodigies - get them the training and go for sponsorships - eventually to the Olympics (??!!) and then they can go to work for the industry. For regular shooters like myself - a few wins in local PPCs, Steel and Trap are all I have to show for my efforts. But personal accomplishments like 235 straight at trap are a source of joy (I remember the miss that stopped the run always) - that is not even close to what others have done, but I'm happy with it. The Ruger Red Label is a fine shotgun for skeet or sporting clays (not as much for trap). Now I shoot informally and am enjoying the fun immensely - only competitive thing is the occasional bacon or turkey shoots - gotta bring home the bacon, after all....Happy Holidays...
FortuneCookie. I have seen a 3200 that has a broken safety/bbl selector lever between the thumb end and shaft. It has a hex head screw fastening what's left of the lever to action. I have seen others with the lever with no screw.
Does yours have a screw?
Do you have any idea how easy this is to replace?
Thanks, Mike
It sounds like the selector was just removed. I removed mine. I always shoot the bottom barrel first.
If you want to replace it just contact Laibs’s and order one
crimsonmist308 sounds like you have that 3200 set up for a customized fit to you. And, as you are very aware, makes for a great trapgun. I don't think we should ever let loose of those smokepoles of ours. Thanks for the comment.
I own the Remington 3200 skeet addition (SKO 344 of 1000). I have been using custom cut field wood for the past 15 years for competition shooting leaving the original wood untouched. I have Briley match-tubes (nothing fancy)... I am willing to sell for 10,000. bucks MAYBE and I do mean maybe? My gun looks a lot like this gun in this vid but only a little different. There isn't much scratching on a 3200 1of a 1000 but what little gold that is in it, is hammered-in. I also know that my gun was used in the Olympics in the 70's. I can find out the details of this very easily. I will post these details asap
+GeorgeBonez -- The Munich Olympics in '72 was an infamous year for that as I recall...most of the competitions were overshadowed...but that's still a fine gun you have there. I've tried shooting skeet, but it's not easy to do that with a trap shotgun, as you are very aware... Skeet's a tough game - I had enough trouble with competition Handicap Trap and Doubles. Best to ya, FC
nice gun.. I have the same gun but also with adjustable comb.. Happy clay busting, and hello from Canada!
countzero1972 - Hail to all hearty friends in Canada!! Your adjustable comb sure beats my using that flap with the spacers underneath. But it turns out the comb is right for me anyway. Would have gone to a stockfitter except the gun shoots where I look. Having a lot of fun bringing new shooters to the pistol and carbine range these days. My shotguns are sitting by patiently waiting for me....Have a great day
I have one for sale in case with the barrels for a good deal
Do you still have it?
my friend has it now, definitely an odd gun
Very good
Even if you have the modifications done it’s still a POS not a Perrazzi or even a Browning B25 superposed .
But my friend, you should have mentioned the K80. 3200 has the fastest lock time of all.
why would you put those stupid ugly stickers on your wood
This video is lame