Ruger Trap Instructions Manual

A shell can be “discharged” before it is chambered
if its primer receives a sharp blow. If a shell hangs
up, jams, or binds when being chambered, do not
attempt to force it into the chamber by pushing or
striking it, or by slamming the action shut.Any
jam or feeding problem is a signal to immediately
stop  using the gun until it can be determined
what is wrong. Most failures of a shell to fire or to
chamber are caused by improper maintenance,
improper gun handling, or defective ammunition.
Whatever the...

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3. Push the top lever all the way to the right and open the gun, pivoting the
muzzle end of the barrel downward and lifting the barrel assembly out of the
receiver as the integral trunnions are disengaged from their corresponding
recesses at the front end of the monobloc.
This completes the takedown required for all normal cleaning and maintenance
purposes. Further disassembly of component parts should only be undertaken by
persons qualified in shotgun repair and is not recommended.
CAUTION: THE RUGER...

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WARNING – LUBRICATION
OIL
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE – At regular intervals, or whenever the gun has been
exposed to sand, dust, extreme humidity, condensation, rainwater, snow, or other
adverse conditions, take down and clean and oil your shotgun as outlined above.
Lubricate contact area of forend iron and receiver with stainless steel lubricant.
Proper periodic maintenance is essential to the reliable functioning of any
firearm.
STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED...

To reassemble the shotgun for firing, carefully remove the forend from the barrel
assembly. Carefully replace the barrel assembly into the receiver and carefully
swing the barrel shut. Now replace the forend onto the barrel assembly. Press
the barrel opening lever fully to the right, and break the shotgun open. The
shotgun is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired normally.
While the shotgun is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when
disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest...

Loosen Screws
To Move Pattern Lower,
Raise the Rib
(turn gear wheel clockwise)
SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR
RUGER TRAP MODEL SHOTGUN
The RUGER®TRAP MODEL SHOTGUNembodies many specialized
adjustments demanded by participants in the demanding sport of clay target trap
shooting. These adjustments are not found on other Ruger shotguns intended for
hunting, sporting clays, and other field shooting activities. DO NOT MAKE ANY
ADJUSTMENTS ON A LOADED GUN!
RIB ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the height of the rib,open the...

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Retighten Clamp Screw
SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE
FOR TRAPSHOOTING
The rear bead is aligned with the bottom of
the front bead, and the target is positioned
above the front bead.
Lead in front of the target (Not shown here)
is determined by the speed and angle of the
target, and the individual shooter’s method
of shooting..
To Move Pattern Up
Lower the Rib
(turn gear wheel counter-clockwise)
STOCK ADJUSTMENT
After the pattern location is established by adjusting the rib height, the stock can
be adjusted...

C. To adjust the comb for CAST OFFor CAST ON, loosen the two Allen screws
on the right side of the comb and remove the comb from the buttstock.
Loosen the screw located inside the top
of each of the posts. If cast offis
desired, move each of the posts to the right
approximately the same amount
and retighten the screws. To get cast on
, move the posts to the left. Re-install
the comb and check your sight picture. Readjust if necessary until all
adjustments put the pattern at the preferred location for the...

TARGET TRIGGER
SPECIAL SAFETY NOTE
The specialized RUGER®TRAP MODELShotgun you have selected is
specifically designed for the precision target sport of competitive trap shooting at
clay targets. As such, it demands that you take extra safety precautions.
The RUGER
®TRAP MODELShotgun is a target firearm designed to have
a light and crisp target trigger pull with a minimum of take-up (“slack”) and
overtravel. Its special target trigger is externally adjustable for weight of pull, and
has been set at the...

3. The factory-supplied screwdriver should be used when adjusting this screw,
which is detented so that it will “click” when turned. This helps prevent
inadvertent movement of the screw.
4. Turning this weight of pull adjustment screw clockwise
will increasethe
weight of trigger pull necessary to fire the shotgun. Turning the same screw
counter
clockwisewill decreasethe weight of trigger pull necessary to fire
the shotgun. (See Illustration below)
5. The weight of trigger pull adjustment should be made...

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During initial firing on a suitable clay target firing range after any trigger
adjustment, be extra observant to be sure the shotgun is operating correctly. If
you have any questions as to the gun’s safe operating condition, cease firing
immediately, unload the shotgun, and contact the Ruger Newport Product
Service Department.
Reassemble buttstock to the receiver, noting caution on page 23.
REGARDLESS OF THE TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT, KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF
THE TRIGGER, COMPLETELY OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD,...