LOP for target guns is far more flexible than for field guns. Shooting premounted, it's relatively easy to adjust to a significant difference in LOP. Mounting in the field, in response to a surprise flush or even over a point . . . too short isn't so bad unless you're bashing your nose, but too long will usually result in catching the gun somewhere under your arm or on your clothes, and it's bye bye birdy.
Bob, I think I recall reading somewhere--maybe Batha--that dimensions for the smallbores should be different than for 12's. Especially so, I think he said, for 28's and 410's. I'm fuzzy on it, but I think it was less drop for the smaller gauges. Don't recall whether there was an LOP difference. SxS vs OU, as long as both have the same number of triggers, I wouldn't guess there would be a lot of difference.
Now, see? This is exactly the crap that I was refering to. Gauge has as much to do with drop as my shoe size. The only thing provided by that type of information is amusement. And then only if the provider is just mean. But that is the very stuff of gunning - make-believe science and hallowed BS lubricated with linseed oil.
Make sure you never consult an actual published authority that knows and tells the truth like maybe Yardley. Or read a few papers over at shotgunreport that reflect the real physical universe. Be a blow to ya, I promise.
JMO of course but that's the way it is anyway
WtS
