Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower

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Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower just as the name suggests is a high-volume target-throwing pigeon thrower.

It’s affordable and has a great compact design. It’s easy to transport, store and set up. It fits easily in the trunk of most vehicles and can be set up and unloaded by a single person.

With the Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap, you get a detachable magazine, with a holding capacity of up to  50 clays and can throw them at three different launch angles up to 75 yards.

 

Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap

 

Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap

 

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Features

  • Large Stack Capacity
  • 3 Launch Angles
  • Powerful Launch of targets up to 75 yards
  • Compact and portable design
  • Fast Cycle Time  and 2.5-second reset
  • 50 clay magazine

Features

Large Stack Capacity- This workhorse has a stack that can accommodate 50 clay targets, hence more time shooting and less time consumed when loading

Compact, Portable Design- The portable and compact design makes it easy to transport the thrower. Its also light

Powerful Launch- with the Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap you are able to launch to a distance of 75 yards

Multiple Launch Angles-The Workhorse Electronic Trap has three different launch angles for freedom and customization

Fast Cycle Time- You enjoy a cycle time of 2.5 seconds  which remarkably reduces the waiting time between shots

Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Performance

Here are the best performance indicators for the Champion Workhorse

  • 2.5 second cycle time making it one of the fastest on the market
  • Throwing range of 55 to 75 yards
  • Runs off  on a 12-volt battery
  • Balanced throwing arm

Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Advantages

  • Uncocking the arm is made safe by the On-Off-Safe Release switch
  • Safety is also enhanced by the Arm path indicator ring  which gives a visual indication of the throwing arm
  • Electrical wires and the motor are protected by the 20 amp circuit breaker
  • The Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap pigeon thrower is lightweight and portable for easy transportation
  • The magazine is detachable and can hold 50 targets
  • This Champion Workhorse can throw the 108mm standard clay targets or the 110mm international clay targets
  • The  25 ft. release cord has a foot pedal release
  • The front legs are fixed, the rear leg adjustable, and the pivot foldable making it easy to transport

Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Assembly/Set-Up

What tools do you need for the assembly of the Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower

  • 10mm open-ended wrench
  • 13mm socket wrench
  • 15mm open-ended wrench
  • 16mm open-ended wrench
  •  screwdriver

Assembly

  1.  Unpack and carefully check the contents for damage or missing things, if there is damage reach out to the shipper immediately
  2. Remove all components of the carefully
  3. Remove all hardware from the bags
  4. Confirm if all the parts are included and if anything ius missing contact the seller
  5.  Keep the packaging material for the future. You may need to return the product

More on the Manual

Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Transportation and Storage

Before transporting your  Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower from the field make sure the throwing arm is uncocked and the battery is disconnected. This is to make there is no accidental firing which can be harmful.

Here are the Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Transportation Tips

  1. Uncock the throwing arm, disconnect the battery and make sure the release switch is off
  2. Remove the 10mm hex nut and loosen the 10mm flange nut to release the spring tension
  3. Mainspring removal
  4. Reattach the 10mm hex nut, flange nut, flat washer, and the mainspring to avoid loss of these parts
  5. After removing the mainspring, rotate the throwing arm to the 6 o’clock position, her it is compact and better protected
  6. The magazine is removed by sliding the magazine rods off the magazine studs
  7. After all, parts are detached store the strap indoors and way for the reach of children

Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Maintenance

Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Maintenance Tips

  • Before use, make sure to remove debris, dust, and targets using a soft brush
  • After 8000 cycles or a month of target shooting make sure to check if the mounting bolts are tight
  • Lubricate all moving parts after 8000 cycles
  • Disconnect the battery after use
  • Check the wiring, throwing mechanism, and safety features every time you need to use the thrower

Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower Parts

 

Frame Legs Parts

 

 

Mainspring parts

Mainspring

 

 

Throwing Arm Path Indicator Tubing Parts

 

 

Magazine Parts

Magazine Parts

Trouble Shooting

  • If the motor doesn’t start, check if the ON/OFF Safe Release is Off( switch it on) if the circuit breaker is tripped( check the cause), Battery is not undercharged(recharge), Loose electrical connections (rectify the wiring)
  • If the motor is running but doesn’t cock the throwing arm, the battery might be undercharged or the drive chain broke ( Recharge and repair the chain)
  • If the Trap cocks and doesn’t fire, the switch is Off, Electrical connections are damaged or loose or the footswitch is damaged( ON, rectify connections)
  • If the throwing arm stops but the target doesn’t drop, the throwing arm limit switch might be damaged or it’s not adjusted( adjust the limit switch)
  • If there is a lot of noise and vibrations, check the tightness of all the bolts

Safety

Here are the safety tips
  • Before using the trap make sure you read all instructions and you are familiar with how the trap works
  • Never leave the trap in the cocked position as its dangerous and adds stress on the mainstream
  • Always make sure loading and operation are done from the rear
  • Your hands and body  should be outside the trap and the throwing arm path
  • Protect yourself by wearing eye and hearing protection

 

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Conclusion

The Champion Workhorse Clay Pigeon Thrower has made buying an electronic trip affordable. This Thrower has a great design and offers high-volume target-throwing capacity, it is easy to transport, and is a great launcher