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Guyon · July 29, 2001, 10:19 AM

I've read that shotguns set up for trap shoot higher than point of aim. Since trap clays are shot on the rise, this set-up allows the shooter to point to the clay and fire without having to cover the target with the muzzle.

My question is this: Does the overall set-up of the gun contribute to where it fires? Or is it simply the barrel? That is, could you put a trap barrel on a field gun and have a shotgun that is more specialized for trap shooting?

July 29, 2001, 10:19 AM	#1
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	Trap Guns I've read that shotguns set up for trap shoot higher than point of aim. Since trap clays are shot on the rise, this set-up allows the shooter to point to the clay and fire without having to cover the target with the muzzle. My question is this: Does the overall set-up of the gun contribute to where it fires? Or is it simply the barrel? That is, could you put a trap barrel on a field gun and have a shotgun that is more specialized for trap shooting? __________________ Gun control should just be about hitting your target.