Description
The SME SMEFCT Full-Cock Clay Target Thrower is a manual, spring-loaded trap built for folks who just want to get out and break some clays without messing with batteries, cords, or a big price tag. You cock it, load your target, and pull the release. It launches singles, stacked pairs, or side-by-side doubles, so you can keep the practice varied whether you're working on a straightaway or a true double.
What Sets the SMEFCT Thrower Apart
The frame mixes steel and aluminum with a weather-resistant finish, so it holds up to being left out in the elements between range days. The throwing arm carries a cushioned pad that cradles the clay and cuts down on targets breaking before they ever leave the trap. That little detail matters more than it sounds, because nobody wants to burn through a box of clays on the launch pad.
Dialing In the SME Full-Cock Trap
An adjustable tension throwing-arm spring lets you tune the launch force to your liking. Loosen it up for closer, softer throws when you're teaching a new shooter, or crank the tension for targets that sail high and long. Feedback from users who've run clays through it points out that even at the lower tension settings it throws surprisingly high and far, which speaks to how much range you've got on tap.
Setting Up Your Clay Target Thrower
You get two mounting choices in the box. Stake it into the ground for a quick setup, or bolt it to an old tire for a heavier, more stable base that soaks up the recoil of each throw. Plenty of shooters find the tire mount gives a more consistent launch once you're throwing a lot of targets in one session. It's a straightforward, dependable little trap that earns its keep for backyard plinking, informal skeet, and warming up before a hunt.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: SME Products
- Manufacturer Part Number: SMEFCT
- UPC: 888151017975
- Product Type: Competitor Trap
- Cocking Type: Spring Loaded, Full-Cock
- Trigger Type: Manual
- Target Type: Clay
- Throw Capability: Singles, Stacked, or Side-by-Side Doubles
- Frame Material: Steel and Aluminum
- Finish: Weather-Resistant
- Mounting: Stake or Tire Mount
- Arm Type: Single
- Spring: Adjustable Tension Throwing Arm
- Quantity: 1
What’s Included
- SME SMEFCT Full-Cock Clay Target Thrower
- Ground stake mounting hardware
- Tire mounting system
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SMEFCT clay target thrower need batteries or power?
No, it's a fully manual, spring-loaded trap. You cock the arm by hand, load your clay, and pull the release to launch. That means there's nothing to charge and nothing to break down electronically, so it's ready whenever you are.
Can the SME Full-Cock thrower launch doubles?
Yes. It handles singles, stacked pairs, and side-by-side doubles, so you can mix up your practice. Just load two clays in the throwing arm the way you want them to fly and it sends them out together.
Should I stake the thrower or mount it to a tire?
Both options come in the box, so it comes down to your setup. Staking it into the ground is quick and works fine, but bolting it to an old tire gives a heavier, more stable base that many shooters find delivers more consistent throws over a long session.
Can I adjust how far it throws the clays?
Yes, the adjustable tension throwing-arm spring lets you tune the launch force. Back it off for softer, closer throws when working with a new shooter, or add tension for targets that fly high and far. Even at lower settings it still throws with plenty of distance.



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