Description
The Stevens 555 Trap Compact takes the proven 555 platform and shapes it into a purpose-built single barrel trap gun for shooters who need a shorter reach. The 13.75-inch length of pull is the big story here. Plenty of youth league competitors and smaller-framed adults struggle with full-size trap guns that were never built with them in mind, and this one solves that without feeling like a toy. The oiled Turkish walnut stock carries an adjustable comb, so you can dial in your cheek weld and get your eye lined up flat down the rib, which matters more in trap than just about any other clay game.
Why the 555 Trap Compact Swings So Well
Savage built the receiver from aluminum alloy, scaled it to the 20 gauge frame, and reinforced the breech with a steel insert. That combination keeps the whole gun around six and a half pounds, light enough that a young shooter can hold a proper mount through a full round without their arms giving out by station four. The 26-inch barrel wears a raised ventilated rib with a bead up front, and the chrome-lined bore cleans up quick and shrugs off a steady diet of target loads. The 3-inch chamber handles both 2-3/4 and 3-inch shells, though most folks will feed it standard 7/8 ounce target loads all day.
Chokes, Controls, and the Little Details
Three interchangeable choke tubes come in the box, cylinder, modified, and full, so you can pattern the gun and pick what breaks birds best at your yardage. Modified is the usual starting point for 16-yard trap, with full waiting in the wings when you move back. The tang-mounted manual safety sits right under your thumb, and the manual extractor lifts hulls clear so you can pluck them out instead of chasing empties around the pad. Fit and finish punch above the price point too, with clean checkering on the grip and forend and a handsome semi-gloss black barrel set against the silver receiver.
A Smart First Trap Gun
For a kid starting a school trap program or anyone who wants a simple, well-fitted single shot for clays, the 555 Trap Compact covers the bases without the fuss. One shell, one bead, one job.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms (Stevens)
- Model: 555 Trap Compact
- Manufacturer Part Number: 23225
- UPC: 011356232250
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2-3/4" and 3" shells)
- Action: Break Action, Single Shot
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 26" Chrome-Lined, Vent Rib
- Barrel Finish: Black Semi-Gloss
- Receiver: Aluminum Alloy with Steel Breech Insert, Silver Finish
- Stock: Oiled Turkish Walnut with Adjustable Comb
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
- Overall Length: 42.5"
- Weight: Approx. 6.6 lbs
- Sights: Front Bead
What’s Included
- Stevens 555 Trap Compact 20 Gauge Shotgun
- 3 Interchangeable Choke Tubes (Cylinder, Modified, Full)
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Stevens 555 Trap Compact built for?
The compact version runs a shorter 13.75-inch length of pull, which fits youth trap league shooters, smaller-framed adults, and anyone who finds full-size trap stocks too long. The adjustable comb lets you fine-tune cheek height so your eye lines up properly with the rib. It has become a popular pick for high school clay target programs for exactly those reasons.
What choke tubes come with the 555 Trap Compact?
It ships with three interchangeable tubes: cylinder, modified, and full. Most trap shooters start with modified at the 16-yard line and switch to full for longer handicap yardages. Having all three in the box means you can pattern the gun and find what works before spending anything extra.
Does the 555 Trap Compact eject shells automatically?
No, it uses a manual extractor rather than an ejector. When you break the action open, the extractor lifts the spent hull partway out of the chamber so you can pull it free by hand. A lot of trap ranges prefer this setup since your empties end up in your pocket instead of on the ground.
Can this shotgun handle 3-inch shells?
Yes, the chamber is cut for 3-inch shells and also runs 2-3/4 inch loads. For clay targets you will almost always shoot 2-3/4 inch target loads, which are easier on the shoulder in a gun this light. The chrome-lined barrel holds up well to high round counts either way.





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