Letter: T

A shotgun target sport in which clay targets are thrown away from the shooters by a reciprocating trap located forward of the firing line.

A shotgun specifically designed for the game of Trap shooting.

An action in which a top-hinged breech block pivots up and forward to open. Locking on this action is accomplished by a cam piece located at the rear of the breech block that fits into a mating recess. Also known as a “Cam Lock.”

A clay target throwing device.

A computed table describing the downrange trajectory of a projectile or of shotshell pellets, buckshot or rifled slugs.

The curved path of a projectile from muzzle to target.

An action in which the barrel or barrels are connected to the frame by a pivot point. Upon release of the locking mechanism, usually by a top, side or under-lever, the barrel or barrels rotate around the pivot point away from the standing breech.

A gradual increase of pressure on a trigger until it releases.

The sensible movement of the trigger or take-up or pretravel, prior to sear release.

A rigid loop which partially surrounds the trigger to reduce the possibility of accidental discharge.