Tell me about electronic clay throwers

[Overboost44]

I was at a holiday party last night and a friend of mine mentioned he was looking into a clay thrower and "did I know anything about them?" I told him no, but I would see what I could find out.

He wants an electronic one, and I think he wants to stay under $500. Do any of you have one of these, or experience with them? If so, what is a good one and why? Is there a good reason to spend more?

Thanks in advance.

 

[PJDiesel]

Very tough price point there (for anything decent).

I'd honestly rather have 3 (used/good condition) Lincoln 1/4 cock hand traps then one POS automatic thrower.

Our club just sold 10 hand traps (lots of different presentations), all "club" quality Lincolns, $150 a piece.

The reasons to spend more are endless, parts availability being the main one, overall quality and having some sort of resale value down the road should also be looked at.

 

[tdt91]

BPS has this on special. I was at the store earlier this week and they had one that was $500 but I dont think it was this one.
http://www.basspro.com/DoAll-Outdoors-Raven-Auto-Trap-Thrower-with-Wheels/product/1406051018/

Have your buddy check Cabela's in DE for a tax free purchase.

 

[Overboost44]

He mentioned $500, but he has plenty to spend, so I will take any recommendation and then go from there.

PJDiesel, that would have been nice. I may try to talk him into a pro quality hand machine rather than low quality electric.

 

[PJDiesel]

I'd recommend Pro-Matic. We buy the "Matrix" series, looking at $3,200 a piece on the lower end for those (standard machine, not specialty target).

They have a recreational quality line also though, I'd think they'd be down at about half of the cost of the commercial units.

 

[gabe72]

Gander mountain has one that has a foot control holds 25 i think it works pretty good for me runs off of 12 volt battery also make a wobble kit that really mixes things up all under 500

 

[Overboost44]

Gander mountain has one that has a foot control holds 25 i think it works pretty good for me runs off of 12 volt battery also make a wobble kit that really mixes things up all under 500

Yes, I see they have this one. Normally $499 for $379 after rebate. I imagine this is the one "they" are referring to when they say it will break.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...ion-Target-WheelyBird-Auto-Feed-Trap&i=757123
Then there is another version.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...Outdoors-Raven-Automatic-Trap&i=777199&r=view

 

[gabe72]

Mine doesnt have the wheels i admit that would be nice but at my club i can drive my truck right up to where im going to shoot, i would estimate close two thousand thru mine no problems other than the shooter