Originally Posted By: ohiosam
Muzzle control, easier to keep the muzzle pointed to the ground.


Which also means that the gun is locked in battery while still pointed at the ground - and has to go through a significantly greater arc to be brought into firing position. I prefer not having loaded guns pointed to the ground and swinging up when my dog is out in front. IMHO, lifting the forend to bring the barrels up into battery provides better muzzle control.

BTW, how does a gunner lift the buttstock up and ease the lever over at the same time? Photos I've seen of the "butt up" method show the gunner's hand at the butt end.

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