# The OFFICIAL Gun Thread.

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**Created:** [March 1, 2009, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496 "2009-03-01T21:19:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-official-gun-thread/242496/2915 "2013-08-20T16:44:19Z")

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> [@Poll: How much is NYSPEED decreasing your work productivity?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poll-how-much-is-nyspeed-decreasing-your-work-productivity/53308/11):
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> For trap, yes I prefer break action guns. It depends on the level of shooting you plan to do. A good trap gun you can shoot 300 rounds in a row and your shoulder won’t be sore, a maverick your shoulder would be sore after 75.
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> Only thing is a good trap gun is expensive… My last one was worth $1500-$2000 easily. I’ve seen and shot some that are $4000 - $10,000.
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> Try to find a old Winchester Model 12, it’s a pump but I’ve shot some trap with one before and they are hammers. You want an old one, find one that’s beat up and buy it for 400-500 and you can refinish it and they sell new wood on eBay that’s gorgeous.
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> Do not try to shoot trap with a self defense shotgun.

what makes the difference in kick? i thought it was just the rounds being used and not the gun using them.  
and yeah i wouldnt try shooting trap with a short barrel like that.

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