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Product Guide

John Bidwell

John has shot clays for the last 45 years representing his countrysince 1978 in the Great Britain Shooting Team, John’s distinguishedachievements include 7 World F.I.T.A.S.C. Championships, Europeanand British Open titles to name just a few. John started the HighLodge Shooting School in 1980 and has developed it into one ofthe best shooting grounds in the country; subsequently voted thetop shooting ground in the UK by the readers of the Clay Shootingmagazine in a nationwide survey.

Manufacturing, Quality and Build

The entire range of Auto Sporter Clay Trap machines are designed,manufactured, built and used on-site. This demonstrates the reliabilityand efficiency of these british built machines tested all year round atthe High Lodge.

Cover photo shows Super Champion Clay Trap.

The range of Auto Sporter Clay Traps are manufactured on-site by a team of experienced engineers and technicians and are used by individuals, local gun clubs and many top shooting grounds and clubs throughout the World.

The John Bidwell Auto Sporter range of clay traps has a reputation for being innovative in design, with a very high build quality to a standard that ensures very long life and low cost of ownership.

Like John Bidwell, these machines are hard to beat on style, quality and performance at an extremely competitive price tag.

Traps are manufactured from steel with corrosion resistant silver plating or a red powder coated finish, a high performance British motor gearbox, adjustable to springing teal on most models, fast re-cocking times, and all sporting machines convert to hold midi and mini clays when our adapters are fitted, clay knife separator for wet sticking clays and most models can be supplied with wheels.

All machines are supplied with a 50m push button release cable as standard for ease of operation. You can however upgrade to either radio control or voice operated release.

Welcome to John Bidwell’s range of Auto Sporter Clay Trap Machines

Sales Tel 01986 784347 Email info@highlodge.co.uk

Super Champion 6280 Clay Capacity (as shown)

Super Champion 8360 Clay Capacity

Super Champion 6Skeet Layout

Super Champion 8Skeet Layout

SUPER CHAMPIONDesigned to give maximum versatility with an additional unique looping base; the looping base comes as standard so the machine will throw both teal and looping targets with a 100m throwing distance, with options on clay capacity and functions

The skeet layout is a complete package consisting of 2 machines and complete wiring loom.

CLUBMAN TRAINERSuitable for private or club use with a throwing distance of up to 75m, this 12v machine is great value for money.

Clubman Trainer (Base Model)Featuring a damper system with a 200 clay capacity carousel.

Clubman Trainer SFitted with a one-way bearing clutch and a 280 clay capacity carousel. (as shown)

wheelbase sold separately

wheelbase sold separately

100mDistance

x280Clays

Midi-MiniOptional

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TiltingBase

75mDistance

x200Clays

Midi-MiniOptional

TiltingBase

Sales Tel 01986 784347 Email info@highlodge.co.uk

wheelbase sold separately

wheelbase sold separately

BATTUE MACHINEDedicated to throw battues, this machine will throw battues normally or upside down 90m to 100m throwing distance, also fittedwith the knife roller system to split wet orfrozen targets.

100mDistance

x280Clays

TiltingBase

SUPER CLUBMANFitted with an 8 turret carousel holding 380 clays, this machine has a one-way bearing clutch, 12v high powered quality motor and gearbox unit with a throwing distance of 100m.

100mDistance

380mDistance

Midi-MiniOptional

TiltingBase

FIREBIRDAn excellent 12v all round clay trap, with a 280 clay carousel. A throwing distance of 100m, high powered motor and gearbox with a one-way bearing clutch.

100mDistance

x280Clays

Midi-MiniOptional

TiltingBase

wheelbase sold separately

RABBIT MACHINEWith an adjustable speed feature, this 12v specialist machine has a massive 360 clay carousel capacity and is supplied with wheels as standard for ease of use.

40mDistance

x320Clays

Wheelbaseas Standard

ABT MACHINEWith a large 360 clay capacity carousel and an auto-timer fitted, this trap will automatically switch-off after each shooter.

75mDistance

x360Clays

Sales Tel 01986 784347 Email info@highlodge.co.uk

DTL MACHINEFeaturing a 320 clay capacity carousel, and fitted with random timing control. Shooters will find it near impossible to read the sequence, and the motor also switches off after each shooter. The DTL can also be switched to sporting mode as well as continuous oscillating mode.

75mDistance

x320Clays

MIDI & MINI INSERTS Fitting our entire sporting multi-turret traps, enabling a real mix and match set up. Simple to set up and install for midi, mini and normal clays – the all-in-one carousel.

WHEELBASES Once fitted to your trap, the lightweight wheelbase enables easy handling and excellent mobility. Designed for rough ground, the solid wide wheels ensure that it doesn’t sink into muddy ground.

RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS All traps are wired to accept radio control units which can be fitted retroactively if required. This rugged radio release model has a range of up to 200m which is more than an adequate distance for most clubs and personal use. Models also available for multi-use on more than one machine i.e Skeet and Compact.

TRAP HAT The new trap hat covers your traps and keeps them dry during all weather conditions. No more wet Clays. Still easy to fill your machine.

PRICING & DELIVERYAll prices listed on our current price list are subject to VAT at the current rate. Delivery at extra cost, please call for a quotation, a delivery address is required.

WARRANTY All of our new machines carry a full 12 month warranty.

AFTER SALES SERVICEAuto Sporter offers a reliable after service, we can be contacted by phone 7 days a week from 9am till 5pm (Sundays close 4pm) All parts are available if required usually within 24/48 hours.

SALES AND ORDERINGOur offices are open to discuss your requirements and take orders for machines 7 days a week, payment on orders accepted by Credit Card, Cheque or Cash.

High Lodge reserve the right to alter any of the information within this brochure at any time. Photographs are for illustration purposes only.Printed 04/2015.

find us

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We are located just off the A12 between Blythburgh and Yoxford.

High Lodge Leisure Ltd

Haw Wood, Hinton,

Nr Darsham

Suffolk IP17 3QT

Tel 01986 784 347

info@highlodge.co.uk

www.highlodge.co.uk

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