Trius Original Trap review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Trius
Item Dimensions LxWxH	1.61 x 6.06 x 4.33 inches
Item Weight	0.1 Kilograms

product features

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This trap can be adjusted to throw beyond regulation distance
Large adjustment knobs make it fully adjustable
Can be held in place by foot or tire mounted
Comes pre-assembled

product description

For 50 years the Original Trius Trap has been the trap that others have been judged by. The trap can be adjusted to throw beyond regulation distance. In addition, it throws doubles including piggyback doubles. On the ground or mounted to a tire (bolt furnished), the trap features a High Angle Target Retainer for those challenging high angle targets. Large adjustment knobs make the TRIUS trap fully adjustable without tools.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.61 x 6.06 x 4.33 inches; 3.53 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 10205
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2006
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Trius
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000C53F4
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Questions about Trius Original Trap

Were is this made?

Answer: Just received mine and it says right on the box MADE IN CHINA.Very disappointed.

Answer: Middletown, Ct

Answer: It is made in America Middleton, Ct.

Does this shoot 4.25 inch pigeon

Answer: Yes, that size will be just fine on the Trius.

Answer: Don't see why it wouldn't..

Can it be used for Mini Clays?

Answer:

Answer: I have throw a handful of mini clays with it and it worked fine. Like the other responder said you may have to back off the spring some. The few I did they took off at a good clip but definitely a fun shoot. I built a stand out of some 1/2 ply and 2 bys. Very simple and works great. Much better then bending over all day.

What the inner dimensions are of the base (the longer metal piece)? I want to mount it onto a 2" x 2" piece of long steel stock.

Answer:

Answer: AS to distance it will throw, I have found a different type of clays...they don't have the sides like a little frisbee...instead it's almost like a little clay coaster...pretty much just a 'puck'. Those babies fling much farther....especially since I cranked the spring a bit tighter. And shooting across me instead of straight out makes it more difficult/fun. Don't know the brand/name of these (I found them at the range...somebody was a terrible shooter and just left them...I'm talking like 50 of them unbroken). But when all my clays are gone I'll be looking for these...as they fly much further/faster.

Will it throw 2 at a time?

Answer: It will but you need to tighten the spring up to get them to go off with any speed, and then if you try to fling a single w/out loosening the spring it will likely break it. So if you plan to go back and forth between 1 and 2 this isn't the thrower for you. I typically just fling 1 at a time and I LOVE IT! I've tried 2 a few times but it's not worth the spring adjustments required back and forth (IMO). Hope this helps.

Answer: Yes, just don't stack them. Put one in front of the other and get ready for some very fun flights.

Answer: Yes it will. I have actually shot triples off mine. I just stack them on top of each other.

Answer: I did try it once and my experience was that it broke to one.

Answer: Yes it will. Stacked and side by side.

How hard is it to reset ? is the spring tension so tight you get an arm workout resetting it?

Answer: You can adjust the pressure on the spring for distance.

Answer: You can set that spring tension to a lighter pull, but I have never had any problem setting it. I just highly recommend that you do the setting from behink the device for safety reason, but that also give you good leverage

What size clays will this shoot?

Answer: I only ever tried the regular size I never tried any of the small ones or anyting else

Answer: Standard 4"

Can the shooter operate alone or does it take another person to do?

Answer:

Answer: Another individual is needed to use it. The one I received has the holes for assembly backwards, which requires a return or drilling out new holes for assembly.

Answer: You could rig a cord that you can trip with your foot

Where can i get parts? Im looking for the torsion spring and tightening nut.

Can you load two clay pigeons on it?

Answer: Yes you may load two clays at the same time.

Answer: Yes, it wll throw doubles. Lay the pigeons one behind tbe other on the arm. They should be touching.

Answer: Would have to be a low angle. Clays slide off pretty easily

Answer: Yes, it's made to fling either 1 or 2 at a time. However, you need to tighten the spring (black knob at the lower back end of the launch-rail) so it has enough strength to fling the weight of 2 at a time. But if you adjust that for 2 it will shatter 1 (lighter weight) so you'd need to loosen the spring to fling only 1 at a time. So it's not quick to go back and forth...set it for 1 or 2 at a time and enjoy. Hope that helps.

Answer: I have tried it several times but with limited success. The second one breaks about half of the time. That has been my experience.

Answer: Yep. You can stack or put them tandem.

Answer: Yes but not at a high angle

How does the release work? Is it foot or hand operated?

Answer: Hand. Pull a string to release.

Answer: Hand operated and for the money it does it’s job.

Can this be altered and mounted to a trailer hitch?

Answer: We would not suggest that. If you need to transport this we suggest to secure it very well to a trailer and cover the small parts so they do not fall off in transit.

Answer: Well, with a bunch of steel and a welding torch and motivation Id think you could...but I dont see how off the top of my head.

Answer: Absolutely, you can do anything you like to it...I bolted mine to the bush hog on my tractor...rock solid and mobile

Answer: Depends on your abilities.

How many clays can it throw at the same time?

Answer: The Trius Trap Shooters will throw one clay at a time. We do have a newer product that is called "Launch Pad" which uses 12 volt Volt deep cycle battery. The magazine will load 50 clays.

Answer: It can throw 2 at the same time. We really like it and have used it several times now over about 3 years.

Answer: You can throw 2 clays if the trap isn't turned up too far.

Answer: 2 side by side or stacked. I have done 3 stacked a couple times but they don’t go out very far.

Answer: Two if your lucky... but it usually breaks one.

Answer: Works best with just 1 but have had marginal success with 2.

How far (in yards) can it throw the clay?

Answer: at least 50 yards but you have to crank the spring to max

Product reviews of Trius Original Trap

Robert E Bailey : Trius trap thrower sets the standard for quality

I have owned Trius trap throwers for over 45 years. They are high quality, always work as expected, and seem to last forever. Other companies sell similar products for less money - but, they don't work as well and they don't last as long. If you enjoy shooting flying clay targets, Trius is the one and only thrower brand you should consider. At least, that is my humble opinion formed over many years of using this product.

Amazon Customer : Had lots of fun with my son in law and grandson

Well made. Had lots of fun with my son in law and grandson. we do need more practice.

Slammer : Like your gun

Decent value for occasional use. Had a few sharp edges out of the box. This is a big boy toy, be careful with this thing... she'll bite ya'!

Like your gun, you need a little common sense to own it. Don't buy it if your an idiot...

Aaron bachmeier : Fair price, fair quality

Came on time and complete. Worked as advertised. Happy with the purchase.

RLC : Continues to work perfect. Fun!

Bought this for my husband as a gift and he loves it. Easy to assemble. We've used it quite a bit now and it is still working perfect.

Amazon Customer : The trap is sturdy built and nicely finished

The trap is sturdy built and nicely finished. But doesn't through skeet enough high due to angle settings. So 4 Stars.

Slammer : Like your gun

R.C.B. : Sturdy construction

We have a Trius trap mounted to a table at our gun club range. This trap has lasted for years. When it finally wore out, we replaced it with the exact same model.

Thomas Werner : Two thumbs up

Every thing that it was advertized as and a value priced item

James W. : Five Stars

Throws great! Incredible adjustability.

ernest german : Great product

Very pleased with it. Well constructed and very happy with it.

ernest german : Great product

Very pleased with it. Well constructed and very happy with it.

Greg Marshall : Way to hard to cock the spring

Used it once. Too hard to cock the thrower spring, and god help you if you let it go while cocking. This provides great exercise for your arms, but you need to be young and strong to work it. The friend who generally runs the trap for me was tired out after ten throws, lol. I also bought the Trius trap that you stomp on to toss the clay bird, and it is fantastic! This hand cocking trap will be given to one of my few enemies!

Greg Marshall : Way to hard to cock the spring

Subaruman04 : Trius Original Trap

I previously owned a Trius Original Trap for many years that was past down to me by my father who also used it for many years, until the main spring broke at the range and at that time decided to purchase a new one. Of course I purchased the same Trius Original Trap from here. It shipped very quickly and was the lowest price I could locate.
I go to the range quite often and every time it works flawlessly. Do not skimp out and buy one of those other cheaper throwers on here. The trius trap is the only one to buy. I have seen many of the cheaper throwers in action and it will cause you more headaches and broken clays then the fun you are supposed to be having,
If you are in the market for a new thrower, dont look any further, make the purchase and dont look back.

Taylor Donald Ray : Five Stars

Love this skeet thrower, it's awesome and works great.

james harris : Works well. Only complaint is that one has to ...

Works well. Only complaint is that one has to unscrew to adjust the elevation.

James W. : Five Stars

Throws great! Incredible adjustability.

Michael Overway : Good product

Works very well

Greg Marshall : Way to hard to cock the spring

Michael Overway : Good product

Works very well

Dan : I love shooting clays

This is good entry level thrower. It constructed very well. I've use another similar one it works for me at the range.

R.C.B. : Sturdy construction

We have a Trius trap mounted to a table at our gun club range. This trap has lasted for years. When it finally wore out, we replaced it with the exact same model.

Hogan : Great product

Trius is owned by Lyman I think, I think . Either way a big 5 star for a great product and great customer service

Slammer : Like your gun

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