Videos tagged with Clay Target Thrower

This video reviews a 'Surface to Air' clay target thrower, highlighting its convenience for solo shooting practice with a remote wrist-mounted trigger. The presenter suggests a key improvement: the addition of Miwk or The Walt battery adapters. The video also briefly mentions the 'Squared' automatic ammunition loader, particularly for 12 gauge shells.

This video announces the 2025 Guns & Ammo of the Year Awards, highlighting innovative firearms, optics, and accessories. Key winners include the Springfield Armory Echelon as Handgun of the Year, the Henry Lever Action Supreme as Rifle of the Year, and the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 as Technology of the Year. The awards process emphasizes extensive testing, reliability, and consumer input, recognizing products that push industry boundaries.

This video explores the Caldwell Claycopter, a portable, battery-powered target thrower that has revolutionized shotgun shooting practice and training. It highlights the product's innovative design, biodegradable targets, and its surprising applications in areas like drone defense training. The discussion covers the development process, technical challenges, and future product expansions, emphasizing its accessibility and fun factor for both new and experienced shooters.

This video reviews the SureThrow line of manual clay target throwers, focusing on their design, performance, and ease of use. The presenters demonstrate various models, including the OG Short Grip and Long Range, highlighting their ability to throw single and double targets with significant velocity and distance. While requiring some technique to master, the SureThrow is praised for its speed and effectiveness compared to other manual throwers, offering a portable solution for clay shooting practice.

This video explores the MTM EZ-Throw hand launcher, detailing its history, variations (EZ-Throw 1, 2, and MR), and practical use for throwing clay targets. The presenters demonstrate various throwing techniques, discuss the product's durability and affordability, and compare it to other hand traps. They highlight the importance of proper technique for achieving distance and consistency, noting that while simple, mastering the throw requires practice and athletic coordination.

This video reviews the ICI Bisley Hand Flinger, a 1960s device for throwing clay targets. While it functions as a hand trap, the presenters find it heavy, uncomfortable to throw, and lacking in range and consistency compared to modern equipment. The device appears to be a repurposed trap head bolted to a wooden handle, and its design leads to awkward handling and inconsistent flight paths.

This video explores a homemade, left-handed "Melon Hand Trap" based on a 1934 Popular Science article. While the original design aimed for press board or light wood construction, this example is made of metal. The presenters discuss the challenges of replicating the trap today due to variations in modern hardware like nails and wire, and the difficulty in achieving proper spring tension for consistent clay target launching. They demonstrate its use, highlighting the issues caused by its left-handed orientation for right-handed throwers and insufficient spring power, suggesting modifications like a tighter spring are needed for optimal performance.

This video introduces two new clay target throwers from Caldwell: the Claymore Solo and the Pull Pup. The Claymore Solo is a more affordable, stripped-down version of the original Claymore, designed for single-clay loading with a safe, tension-free loading process and toolless angle adjustment. The Pull Pup is a handheld thrower offering versatility in launch angles, suitable for various target presentations like rabbits or arching shots.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio covers new products from Smith & Wesson and Caldwell, showcased at SHOT Show. Key introductions include the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .44 Magnum, praised for its smooth operation and suitability for hunting. Caldwell unveils the Velociraptor Radar Chronograph, a significant advancement over Doppler radar for accurate ballistic calculations, and new clay target throwers like the Claymore Solo and the handheld Pull Pup. The discussion also highlights Caldwell's LED hit indicators for steel targets, enhancing visibility for long-range shooting.

The Caldwell Claymore Target Thrower offers a manual, battery-free solution for clay shooting. It holds 50 clays and can be operated by a single person using a dual-pedal system for priming and launching. The device also features a 'flurry' mode for rapid clay deployment.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio features Jared Grove from Caldwell and Frankford Arsenal discussing new products at Shot Show 2022. Key highlights include the Caldwell Claymore, a battery-free clay target thrower, and the Frankford Arsenal FX-10, a 10-station progressive reloading press. The discussion emphasizes ease of use, innovative features, and value for both recreational clay shooting and serious ammunition reloading.

This video demonstrates the setup and operation of the Pistol Rex hand trap, a device designed to launch clay targets. The presenters highlight its unique spear-like base for ground insertion and a crank mechanism for tensioning. They also discuss techniques for managing the heavy trigger pull, including partially engaging the sear, and show how to load and fire the trap for practice. The Pistol Rex is presented as a simpler, potentially more accessible alternative to earlier hand trap designs.