Tricky to set up, but works amazingly - Caldwell Claymore Clay Target Thrower

Read the instructions very carefully. There is a very specific process you need to do to set up/break down the mechanism. The tension rod needs to be slid all the way together (it is screwed together in two places, not just the first connection) and screwed in to get tension and it's not very adequately explained in the manual.

Every now and then if you slam the charge pedal too hard it will smash the clay as it drops down into the hopper, but with some practice you won't have this happen.

I like the safety mechanisms it has as these things can be very dangerous if you're not careful.

Overall I think its a great buy. Tons of fun once you learn how it works.