10
TRAP ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING- IMPACT FROM THE POWERFUL
SPRING LOADED THROWING ARM CAN CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. MAKE SURE THROWING
ARM IS IN THE 9 O’CLOCK POSITION BEFORE MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS. ALWAYS MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
FROM REAR OF TRAP.
• SETTING MAINSPRING TENSION (FIG-6).
Set Trap Body (B) to a horizontal position. Turn the 10mm
Hex Nut (J-12) on Mainspring (E) counter-clockwise to
decrease spring tension and clockwise to increase spring
tension.
• CHANGING TARGET DIRECTION (FIG-2 & 10).
Minor changes in horizontal direction of flight can be
controlled by placing target at different positions under the
Target Clip (F) on the Throwing Arm (A). Place target in the
center position for center (straight ahead), outer position
for right, and inner for left. To make major changes to the
horizontal direction of the target flight, either: 1) Relocate
the entire trap and stand to the desired position or 2)
Loosen 12mm Hex Nut (J-1) on the Pivot Mount (C) where
it mounts to the Trap Stand. The Trap Body (B) can then be
rotated left or right to change the flight of the target left or
right accordingly. Retighten the nut (J-1) after rotating the
trap to the desired position.
• CHANGING FLIGHT ANGLES (FIG. 2).
Changes to the vertical direction of target flight is achieved
by pivoting the Trap Body (B) up or down. To rotate the trap
up or down, loosen the M12 x 35mm Hex Bolt (J-2) on the
Pivot Mount (C) and rotate the trap to the desired elevation
and then retighten the bolt (J-2).
• FLIGHT CONTROL RAIL ADJUSTMENT (FIG-4).
The MatchBird™ Target Trap will throw all styles of targets:
Standard (108 mm), Midi (90mm), Mini (60mm), Rabbit, and
Battue targets. The Flight Control Rail (D) may need to be
moved into the lower set of holes on the Throwing Arm (A)
for targets such as Rabbits and Battues. To do this, remove
FIGURE 10
INNER
CENTER
OUTER
NOTE: Target
Clip not shown
for clarity
In order to throw Rabbit targets, the trap needs to be
mounted on the right side of the Trap Stand so the rabbit
target can be rolled on its edge along the ground. Although
the existing trap can be removed from the left side of the
Trap Stand and relocated on its side on the right side of
the Trap Stand quickly and easily, it is recommended that
a second trap be purchased and mounted to minimize
changeover time. Two traps will allow the flexibility to
mix rabbit and regular targets for the shooter and also
throw what is known as a “Fur and Feather” pair of targets
(One Rabbit target [fur] and a standard target thrown
horizontally [Feather]).
WARNING- MOUNT TRAP ONLY ON RIGHT SIDE
OF SUPPORT. WHEN OPERATING A SIDE MOUNTED
TRAP, STAY CLEAR OF THROWING ARM PATH. MAKE
SURE THROWING ARM CLEARS THE GROUND WHEN
FIRED
Leave at least 6” between ground and bottom of arm
path indicator ring. Place target under Target Clip (F) and
experiment throwing targets. Target Clip (F) must be used
to throw rabbit targets.
MAINTENANCE
The maintenance steps listed below will assure
years of trouble-free performance.
• Keep the Ratchet Mechanisms free from dirt and
debris.
• Each time the trap is used apply OUTERS® TRI-LUBE™
or Gun Oil to the following parts: Trigger Mounting
Rivets, Trigger Springs, Ratchet Pawl Mechanisms, and
Ratchet Springs.
• Inspect Trigger and Ratchet Springs. Replace if bent,
rusted, or broken.
FIGURE 11
NOTE: Target
Clip not shown
for clarity
Inner for
chandelle
targets
Center for
straight
Rabbit
throws
MOUNTING TRAP FOR
RABBIT TARGETS
the three Round Head Screws (J-3) and re-locate Rail. Be
sure to tighten the screws securely after each adjustment.
