Manual

OTHER FEATURES

The RUGER

TRAP MODEL shotgun has its receiver, the trigger, forend

iron, and barrel made of stainless steel with an attractive brushed finish. The

trigger guard, top lever, monobloc, and barrel components are of heat-treated

chrome-molybdenum steel, polished overall and blued.

The top lever and its massive pivot are one integral component directly engaged

with the locking bolt both on opening and closing motions. The lever and the

locking bolt are driven to the closed position by the top lever spring which,

through its strut, retains the top lever in the gun. The Ruger shotgun has been

engineered to minimize the force required for barrel opening and cocking

through a patented “easy opening” system.

AMMUNITION

The RUGER

TRAP MODEL Shotguns have 2 3/4” chambers and may be

used with all standard commercially manufactured 12 gauge 2 3/4” shells. Do not

attempt to use 3” or 3 1/2” shells, as they will not fit correctly into the chamber

and could create excessive pressure if fired. Best results are usually obtained by

using factory ammunition specifically designed as “trap loads” for this specialized

form of clay target shooting. This gun has been tested with special proof test

ammunition which conforms to U.S. industry practice. It is intended for use only

with standard ammunition of the proper gauge, loaded to U.S. Industry

standards. Use of incorrect ammunition can destroy any gun and result in

serious injury to the shooter or bystanders, (See “Ammunition Warning” and

“Ammunition Notice,” p. 10).

Shotgun cartridges are often called “shotgun shells” or “shotshells”, and these

terms will be used interchangeably throughout this manual.

STEEL SHOT

All steel shot loads loaded to current U.S. industry specifications can be used in

all currently manufactured Ruger shotguns equipped with screw-in chokes.

Steel shot generally patterns tighter than conventional lead shot loads. Modified

choke tubes generally deliver “full choke” patterns when used with steel shot.

We do not recommend any of our shotguns for use with reloads, steel shot or

otherwise, as we have no control over their components or loading procedures

used (See “Ammunition Warning” and “Ammunition Notice,” p. 10).