Can anyone tell me if you have to be a member to shoot on the trap side at Koko Head? Just picked up a shotgun and would like to try some trap shooting. Looks like something I could get into. Thanks reading...

Can anyone tell me if you have to be a member to shoot on the trap side at Koko Head? Just picked up a shotgun and would like to try some trap shooting. Looks like something I could get into. Thanks reading...

I also interested, only did it once informally on my friend's land in Iowa

I can tell you for sure you don't have to be a member and its only open on weekend and its $5 per round.

The stipulations may have changed since in last checked and I'm sure a member on here will have an answer for you   

Sunday's 9am-4pm.dont need to be a member.

Thanks guys. Probably gonna make it out there this weekend.

Make sure you bring target ammo. Some people tried to use 00 buckshot and got kicked off the range.

Make sure you bring target ammo. Some people tried to use 00 buckshot and got kicked off the range.

good point. birdshot 7.5,8 &9 I believe. nothing bigger than 7.5 shot & no magnum.having a shell pouch is good but I think they may rent/loan one to you

Trap is a pay-to-play venue, so take money.  The cost is a little bit cheaper if you're a member.  It's been a couple of years since I was last there, but at the time, it was $5/round/member, and $6/round/nonmember.  They also had a thing where you could prepay 10 rounds and get the 11th free.

how many clays per shotgunner per round?

how many clays per shotgunner per round?

1 box (25)

I have only ever done some trap/skeet shooting on the mainland with a 20 guage but it seemed I did well. Can it generally be done with any type of shotgun? The only thing I have is an 870 with a ghost ring and raised front sight (Wilson combat). I know its not a traditional skeet shotgun but can it be done well with any shotgun?

I have only ever done some trap/skeet shooting on the mainland with a 20 guage but it seemed I did well. Can it generally be done with any type of shotgun? The only thing I have is an 870 with a ghost ring and raised front sight (Wilson combat). I know its not a traditional skeet shotgun but can it be done well with any shotgun?

Sure.  Much depends on your skill, of course. 

For trap, the minimum distance you will be shooting is 16 yards from the house.  Unless you have amazing eyesight and reflexes, the bird will probably travel another 15 before you pull the trigger.  If you're shooting a cylinder bore from a short barrel, the chances of breaking a bird are substantially reduced.  Most shooters prefer a modified choke or tighter. 

As you get better, you can move farther from the house, to a maximum of 31 yards IIRC.  Long barrels and tight chokes are pretty much required at longer ranges.

http://www.khsc.info/index.php/facilities/trap
Mon - Sat - Closed

Sun - 9a - 4p

$5.75 buys one Round of 25 clay targets

No firearms for rent nor ammunition for sale
(No magnum loads or loads with shot size larger than 7 1/2)

The Trap Range is operated by the Honolulu Trap Club

 "If you're shooting a cylinder bore from a short barrel, the chances of breaking a bird are substantially reduced.":   

I enjoy shooting Skeet w/870 tactical 18" bbl but yes, a longer bbl w/full choke would make it easier, (but less fun)
  Tom

I wanna shoot trap !

Let me know when you guys are going. 

I think shooting skeet is more fun and social plus the skeet range is open on sat. and sun. vs the trap range which is only open on sun.

I think shooting skeet is more fun and social plus the skeet range is open on sat. and sun. vs the trap range which is only open on sun.

Champ skeet range closed till January   

Champ skeet range closed till January   

Eddies gonna open and run the skeet range this Sunday👍🏽

Sure.  Much depends on your skill, of course. 

For trap, the minimum distance you will be shooting is 16 yards from the house.  Unless you have amazing eyesight and reflexes, the bird will probably travel another 15 before you pull the trigger.  If you're shooting a cylinder bore from a short barrel, the chances of breaking a bird are substantially reduced.  Most shooters prefer a modified choke or tighter. 

As you get better, you can move farther from the house, to a maximum of 31 yards IIRC.  Long barrels and tight chokes are pretty much required at longer ranges.

Thanks, I don't know what my 870 is in terms of chokes. There is no removable choke, it is just a 18 inch barrel.

Thanks, I don't know what my 870 is in terms of chokes. There is no removable choke, it is just a 18 inch barrel.

more than likely its a cylinder barrel

more than likely its a cylinder barrel

If you bought it as a tactical barrel, or part of a tactical package, and particularly if it has Wilson sights on it, I'm willing to bet it's cylinder. 

Again, at 16 yards, you'll probably do ok.  Your reflexes and accuracy will both need to be good.  It takes about 4 pellets to reliably break a clay, so with a short barrel and no choke, getting the bird quickly is important.