Stan,

Powell is referring to the distribution of the mass of the action in the area between the hands, not to moving weight to the extremities of the gun as a whole. He specifically mentions guns of equal weight having a different feel due the action types involved.

In my experience Powell's observations are manifested in guns such as the Darne and Dickson Round Action, which handle well and, like sidelocks, distribute the weight of their action over a longer axis than A&D boxlocks. The extensive lockwork in both types is located well behind the standing breech but forward of the stock gripping hand.

Last edited by Shotgunlover; 10/11/21 11:11 AM.