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| Value for Money | 8.5/10  |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.5/10 |
Full review by
shoot2kill
on 22nd Dec 2005
User Rating : 7
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Good Points: Will catch light pellets without ricochet if you use low velocity and a cardboard backer behind paper targets. Makes a distinctive ker-plunk sound to verify shot hitting 8 X 7 target area. Brightly colored swinger silhouettes are easy to see. The trap stays put and stows away easily. Grooved slot around face allows easy replacement of cardboard backer and paper targets.
Bad Points: My trap has the back blown out. If you are using a magnum powered rifle, don't even think of repeatedly using this trap. The 45 degree angled backing directs the shot into the base of the trap. Using a Gamo Shadow 1000 and wad cutters my trap has torn a hole in the base. At close ranges of less than 10 yards, low velocity is all I suggest using. Otherwise you will need to modify the back and base to prevent blowout.
General comments: The Beeman 2085 Pellet Trap is excellent for the CO2 pistols like the Crosman RepeatAir (400 fps) during 10 mtr target shooting. I enjoy shooting indoors with this combo knowing that all the led is safely canned in the trap. I've made a template of the exact size of the opening. I use the template to slice cardboard from old boxes. On my PC & printer I've made various targets & silhouettes. I center the paper on the cardboard, fold over the excess paper and slide it in place. Great fun and economical !
Unfortunately, I used the trap a few times to site my rifles. You know the first few test shots you take when mounting a new scope? Don't do it!!! At 10 feet, it only took 2 shots to tear the trap a new one!
At 10 yards, I thought there would be less destruction. After continuous shooting (50 shots) at this distance the tear became wider. Also, at this same distance I shattered one sillhouette.
Bottom line is that for low velocity target shooting, especially indoors where you don't want led all over the place, this item is really excellent to have around. Other than that you will need to modify it. Before I suggest buying and modifying this trap. it might be better to build your own from 3/4 inch MDF or plywood in a size you prefer.
shoot2kill's review and ratings | 361 words
Review by
Rene Matteau
on 28th Oct 2004
User Rating : 8
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With the Beeman 2085 pellet trap you have 4 interchangeable metal silhouttes and the front hold 7" x 9" paper target if you put cardboard behind the paper target no pellets will escape. I had to reinforce the back because it was getting deformed with .177 pellets going at 495 fps @ 10 meters. I cut a square sheet metal of 6 3/4" x 8" and stock in the inside back with blue office Tic-E-tac. I paid $43 canadian 1 1/2 year ago for it at Canadiantire. I am happy with it . It is the one I use most of ...
Rene Matteau's full review | 101 words
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