Snail
® Systems Bullet Traps from Savage Arms have revolutionized the bullet trap industry. The bullet trap design incorporates
low-angle ramps that deflect the bullet rather than smashing it, minimizing lead dust for a safer shooting environment. The bullet is deflected into a
circular deceleration chamber where it slowly decelerates until stopping and dropping into a collection bin for optional recycling. No other bullet trap is as safe or environmentally sound. That's the Savage difference!
Forensic Buddy®
Forensic Buddy
® developed as an efficient, non-destructive method of capturing bullets without the expense, mess and maintenance of water tanks, the Forensic Buddy meets all of the demands of the forensic community. Extremely compact, economical and designed for single-shot use, either in the lab or as a portable unit, the Forensic Buddy contains a unique ballistic media that carefully collects specimens intact - so you can get a clean, accurate view of Land and Groove impressions.
If you need the best specimen for microscopic comparison, the Forensic Buddy has no equal.
The Forensic Buddy's special ballistic material, within an interior capsule, stops the bullet with controlled deceleration and it then rests inside a canister. Just insert the muzzle of the handgun into the opening, aim straight and fire. Raise the back plate, remove and open the canister, pour the contents into the collection tray and remove the bullet. The media is reused and the plastic plug at the opposite end of the canister, where the bullet entered, is easily replaced when necessary.
The Lexan shell catcher protects the shooter from ejected casings. Just shoot straight into the opening for reliable results.
| Product |
Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| Forensic Buddy™ |
FB |
34" x 10" x 14" |
3" Diameter |
60 lbs. |
Bullet recovery for ballistic comparison, with clear Lexan shell catcher |
1900FPE handguns only up to .45 Casul |
$5,490.00 |
Check-it!™ Series
The Check-it!™ Series bullet traps are designed as a firearms "clearing station," to ensure no live ammunition is present before storing or cleaning a firearm. Each Check-it!™ bullet trap uses Snail® System
low angle ramps and
circular deceleration chamber to safely capture bullets. The
low angle ramps help deflect the bullet into our round deceleration chamber where the bullet loses energy. This series has two space-saving designs and is uniquely engineered for shooters who want to keep a safe environment.
Mini Check-it!™
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- Handles handguns, shotguns and rimfire rifles up to 1400FPE
- 13" x 4" x 15"
- 2.5" diameter trap opening
- 33 lbs
- Safely captures accidental discharges
- Eliminates ricochet
- Fully welded one piece construction
- Captures bullets safely for recycling
- Low maintenance
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Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| Mini Check-it!™ |
Mini |
13" x 4" x 15" |
2.5" Diameter |
33lbs. |
Clearing Station |
1400FPE at muzzle |
$670.00 |
Freestanding Check-it!™
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- Handles handguns, shotguns and rifles up to 3000FPE
- 19" x 10" x 27" (8"x16" base)
- 3" diameter trap opening
- 95 lbs
- Safely captures accidental discharges
- Eliminates ricochet
- Fully welded one piece construction
- Captures bullets safely for recycling
- Low maintenance
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Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| Freestanding Check-it!™ |
FS |
19" x 10" x 27" (8"x16" Base) |
3" Diameter |
95 lbs. |
Clearing Station |
3000FPE at muzzle |
$1,205.00 |
Gunsmith Series - designed for feed & function testing
These are durable and easy to use stand alone units. The Gunsmith Series bullet traps use Wet Snail® technology to minimize airborne lead. The
low angle ramps help deflect the bullet into our
circular deceleration chamber where the bullet loses energy and drops into a collection tray. This uniquely engineered design is ideal for testing the functionality of a myriad of firearms and for anyone who is serious about eliminating an environmental health and safety problem.
GT Tabletop Gunsmith
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- Low volume feed & function testing up to 4100FPE
- 27" x 11 " x27"
- 3" diameter trap opening
- 160 lbs
- Specially designed for close quarters function testing
- Fully welded one piece construction
- Captures bullets safely for recycling
- Eliminates lead dust hazard
- Low maintenance
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| Product |
Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| Tabletop Gunsmith |
GT |
27" x 11" x 27" |
3" Diameter |
160 lbs. |
Low volume feed/function testing |
4100FPE at muzzle (no steel core) |
$2,705.00 |
GD Gunsmith
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- Moderate to high volume feed & function testing up to 8100FPE
- 48" x 18" x 54"
- 4" diameter trap opening
- 470 lbs
- Specially designed for close quarters function testing
- Fully welded one piece construction
- Captures bullets safely for recycling
- Eliminates lead dust hazard
- Low maintenance
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Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| Gunsmith |
GD |
48" x 18" x 54" |
4" Diameter |
470 lbs. |
Moderate to high volume feed/function testing |
8100FPE at muzzle (no steel core) |
$8,065.00 |
GHD Heavy Duty Gunsmith
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- High volume feed & function testing up to 13000FPE
- 48" x 18" x 54"
- 4" diameter trap opening
- 750 lbs
- Specially designed for close quarters function testing
- Fully welded one piece construction
- Captures bullets safely for recycling
- Eliminates lead dust hazard
- Low maintenance
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Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| Heavy Duty Gunsmith |
GHD |
48" x 18" x 54" |
4" Diameter |
750 lbs. |
Moderate to high volume feed/function testing |
13000FPE at muzzle (no steel core) |
$12,395.00 |
| GHD w/ Replaceable Scroll |
GHDR |
48" x 18" x 54" |
4" Diameter |
750 lbs. |
Moderate to high volume feed/function testing |
13000FPE at muzzle (no steel core) |
$12,905.00 |
Specialty Traps
The Box Trap Series bullet traps are designed for ballistics labs, firearms manufacturers and military facilities who are serious about eliminating environmental health and safety problems. The Boxtrap Series uses Wet Snail® Technology to minimize airborne lead. The
low angle ramps deflect the bullet into our
circular deceleration chamber where the bullet loses energy and drops into a collection tray.
R24 / R36 / R48
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- Specifically designed for targeting, velocity and feed & function testing up to 8100FPE
- Eliminates lead dust hazard
- Fully welded one piece construction
- Low maintenance
- Captures bullets safely for recycling
- Self-contained lead-recovery tank
- Recirculation system equipped with a submersible pump
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| Product |
Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| 24" Boxtrap |
R24 |
86" x 24" x 67" |
24" Square |
1200 lbs. |
Velocity, accuracy, feed/function testing |
8100FPE
at muzzle (no steel core) |
$30,670.00 |
| 36" Boxtrap |
R36 |
113" x 36" x 73" |
36" Square |
1800 lbs. |
Velocity, accuracy, feed/function testing |
8100FPE
at muzzle (no steel core) |
$37,375.00 |
| 48" Boxtrap |
R48 |
141" x 48" x 79" |
48" Square |
2720 lbs. |
Velocity, accuracy, feed/function testing |
8100FPE
at muzzle (no steel core) |
$50,205.00 |
Proof and Function
The Proof & Function bullet trap, great for manufacturers who are serious about eliminating an environmental health and safety problem, uses Wet Snail® Technology to minimize airborne lead,
low angle ramps deflect the bullet into our round deceleration chamber where the bullet loses energy and drops into a collection tray. It has a self-contained lead-recovery tank and impeller pump to recirculate fluid.
P&F13000
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- Specifically designed for testing and manufacturing requirements for proof loads, single shot and high volume firing up to 13000FPE
- Semi-auto and full auto ammo up to 4000 FPE
- Easily accommodates high volume/high caliber
- Eliminates lead dust hazard
- Fully welded one piece construction
- Low maintenance
- Captures bullets safely for recycling
- Self-contained lead-recovery tank
- Impeller pump to recirculate fluid
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Custom designed to meet your testing and manufacturing requirements for proof loads, single shot, semi-auto, full auto (up to 4000 FPE) and large volume firing up to 13000FPE/.50BMG
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Model |
Size (LxWxH) |
Trap Opening |
Weight |
Usage |
FPE |
Price |
| Proof and Function |
PF13000 |
76" x 27" x 58" |
10"H X 6"W |
1600lbs. |
Manufacture, proof and function testing |
13000FPE .50BMG ball ammo (no steel core) |
$30,290.00 |
Please note for all bullet trap models:
Not for use with steel core or armor piercing ammunition. Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are FOB Factory. All shipping prices valid for domestic sales to contiguous USA only. Please contact Savage Range Systems for export shipping rates. Sizes and weights are approximate. As a part of Savage Range Systems, Inc. commitment to quality, we reserve the right to change materials and/or specifications without notice.
CHECK-IT is a trademark of Savage Range Systems
Snail® Systems Deflection Ramps Make the Difference
The Wet Snail® System, with low angle ramps and round deceleration chamber, results in virtually no airborne lead at the trap.
Unlike other steel traps on the market, Snail® Traps have always used low angle ramps (12° for rifle and 15° for pistol) that guide the bullet into the round deceleration chamber, where the bullet loses energy and safely drops into a collection area, ready for recycling. A .30-06 bullet will make approximately 130 revolutions in 2-3 seconds.
In the Wet Snail® Trap, a mixture of biodegradable lubricant and water encapsulates any lead particles that may be generated before they become airborne and inhaled by the range users. This results in a safer and cleaner environment for the shooter.
Snail® System Deceleration Chamber In 1991, Ron Coburn invented the Snail® System - a bullet trap that decelerates a bullet rather than disintegrating it on impact.
The heart of the Snail® Trap is the deceleration chamber. Low angle entrance ramps guide the bullet into a circular chamber where it revolves, losing energy, until it drops down for collection.
This simple, yet ingenious, solution virtually eliminates lead dust for a safer range environment and has revolutionized the entire shooting range industry.
Savage Range Systems' Model 850 Box Trap has been safely capturing full auto .50 cal (mz)rounds for over 20 years. Available with custom size apertures from 24"x24" up to 130"x96".
The Model 850 can safely and effectively satisfy all of your full-auto weapons testing requirements.
