Description
Plenty of new trap shooters get started with a gun that doesn't fit them, and it shows on the scoreboard. The Stevens 555 Trap Compact tackles that problem head-on with a shortened 13.75 inch length of pull and an adjustable comb, so smaller-framed and younger clay busters can get their eye lined up properly behind the rib instead of fighting a stock built for a six-footer. Fit is everything in trap, and this gun lets you dial it in.
What Makes the 555 Trap Compact Work
The receiver is lightweight aluminum scaled to the gauge, with a steel insert reinforcing the breech where it counts. That combination keeps the whole package around 6.8 pounds, easy to carry through a full round and quick to mount when the bird comes out. The 26 inch chrome-lined carbon steel barrel wears a raised ventilated rib with a bead up front, giving you that classic elevated sight picture trap guns are known for. A tang-mounted manual safety sits right under your thumb, and the manual extractor lifts hulls clear so you can pluck them out and pocket them, which the folks who reload will appreciate.
Real Trap Gun Looks, Single-Shot Simplicity
The oil-finished Turkish walnut stock and fore-end give this gun a look that punches well above its class, and the silver receiver against the black semi-gloss barrel makes for a sharp package at the club. Three interchangeable choke tubes come in the box, Cylinder, Modified, and Full, so you can tighten patterns as targets stretch out or open things up for closer work. The 3 inch chamber handles standard target loads all day long.
Why the Stevens 555 Compact Earns a Spot in the Rack
A break-open single-shot is about the best teaching platform there is. One shell, a simple action that's visibly open or closed, and nothing to distract from fundamentals. For a young shooter working toward their first 25 straight, or anyone who wants a light, well-fitted trap gun without the bulk, the 555 Trap Compact is a smart way to get there.
Key Specifications
- Model: 555 Trap Compact
- Manufacturer Part Number: 23224
- UPC: 011356232243
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Break-Open, Single-Shot
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 26" Chrome-Lined Carbon Steel
- Barrel Finish: Black Semi-Gloss
- Receiver: Lightweight Aluminum with Steel Breech Insert
- Stock: Oil-Finished Turkish Walnut, Adjustable Comb
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
- Overall Length: 42.5"
- Weight: 6.8 lbs
- Sights: Raised Ventilated Rib with Bead
- Safety: Tang-Mounted Manual Safety
What’s Included
- Stevens 555 Trap Compact shotgun
- Cylinder choke tube
- Modified choke tube
- Full choke tube
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Stevens 555 Trap Compact a good fit for a youth or smaller shooter?
Yes, that's exactly who it was built for. The shortened 13.75 inch length of pull and adjustable comb let smaller-framed and younger trap enthusiasts get a proper cheek weld and sight picture down the rib. At around 6.8 pounds, it's also light enough to carry and mount comfortably through a full round of trap.
Does the 555 Trap Compact come with choke tubes?
It ships with three interchangeable choke tubes: Cylinder, Modified, and Full. That gives you plenty of flexibility, with Modified being a popular starting point for 16-yard trap and Full available when targets stretch out. The threaded barrel also means you can add other compatible tubes down the road.
Does this shotgun eject empty shells automatically?
No, the 555 Trap Compact uses a manual extractor rather than an ejector. When you break the action open, the spent hull is lifted partway out of the chamber so you can pull it free by hand. Many trap regulars prefer this setup since hulls end up in your pocket instead of on the ground, which is handy if you reload.
What shells can the Stevens 555 Trap Compact handle?
It has a 3 inch chamber, so it runs both 2.75 inch and 3 inch 12 gauge shells. For trap and clays work, standard 2.75 inch target loads in 7.5 or 8 shot are the usual choice and keep recoil manageable in a lighter gun. The chrome-lined barrel helps with durability and easy cleanup after high-volume target days.





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