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Technosavant · October 8, 2009, 09:47 AM

The bottom barrel is a lower bore axis (duh), so the recoil is more in line with the stock.

Depending on the model of shotgun, that could also be the barrel that triggers first (if it isn't selectable).

October 8, 2009, 09:47 AM	#3
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	The bottom barrel is a lower bore axis (duh), so the recoil is more in line with the stock. Depending on the model of shotgun, that could also be the barrel that triggers first (if it isn't selectable).