[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Garth Gustafson

Were we built that differently back then or were stock dimensions geared to different shooting or hunting styles?

Bingo! That is the generally accepted answer and I agree.

If I shoot a gun with 2-1/2" DAC on a crossing shot, I'd be missing way high. But if I was lucky enough to surprise a raft of ducks and caught them on the rise, the extra drop might be a good thing.

I think that kind of DAC would work in the reverse of what you think.