Gun Fit
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https://graco-corp.com/shot-fit/
I could also use some help with fit…was going to give this a try.
Has anyone used one?
I could also use some help with fit…was going to give this a try.
Has anyone used one?
That device looks pretty sweet! I did not know there was such a thing.
I'd be worried that with the device attached that your mount would be geared towards seeing the lights of the device. Once the device is taken off, your mount would change.
I think that device would do the same thing as a patterning board session. I have bought my share of problem solving devices(rimfire barrel tuners) that were alot more expensive with not alot of results. If you decide on pulling the trigger on the purchase, please post your findings
I'd be worried that with the device attached that your mount would be geared towards seeing the lights of the device. Once the device is taken off, your mount would change.
I think that device would do the same thing as a patterning board session. I have bought my share of problem solving devices(rimfire barrel tuners) that were alot more expensive with not alot of results. If you decide on pulling the trigger on the purchase, please post your findings
The great thing about my scores is that there’s always a bright side. I can’t see how it would hurt
Yeah after years of shooting a trap gun and scoped rifles, its hard to go to a shotty with a big drop at comb.
I was taught, and still believe, when shopping for a new shotty, i have always mounted with eyes closed, in shooting stance, and then open eyes - if not looking perfectly down the sight plane, either adjust or try another gun. A proper fitting gun is more worthy to me than brand/model/status.
I was taught, and still believe, when shopping for a new shotty, i have always mounted with eyes closed, in shooting stance, and then open eyes - if not looking perfectly down the sight plane, either adjust or try another gun. A proper fitting gun is more worthy to me than brand/model/status.
I find that most European shotguns don't have enough drop at comb. and shoot high for most people, while the North American and Japanese makes tend to have more drop at comb. The majority of the members at both clubs that I shoot at, are shooting Browning shotguns, that have more drop at comb, and that actually fit the shooters better as a result.
I think the browning sporting guns like the 425 are a good height generally speaking, as are some autoloaders like the benelli supersport. But generally I find the run of the mill game guns to be way too low to get your head down on. My first Beretta 682 Gold E was so low that I couldn't see over the lever. I traded it for the adjustable and brought it up almost half an inch. That being said, I like a high shooting gun (60/40). But a lot of it has to do with how you mount the gun and your stance. I tend to mount the gun lower on my shoulder and a moderately weight forward stance.
The older 525,625 and Citori skeet and XS fit me perfectly, I can't shoot a Beretta, unless it has an adjustable comb. I had to put adjustable combs on my 725s, to get them low enough, but my Maxus and SX-3 fit right out of the box.I actually had to remove some material from my K-20 comb, even though it is adjustable. My F-3 Vantage has the adjustable Supersport stock, and I had to remove about 3/16" to get enough drop at comb.
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That is an interesting looking device. Not entirely sure what to think of it to be honest but I'd like to see it in action and see the results.
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Lots of old threads being resurrected thee days! Lol Guess I may as well keep it going!
That Shot Fit is a very simple tool and is just another way of making sure that your eye is aligned with the bore of the gun, essentially it replaces pointing your (empty) gun at the stock fitters eye like what has been the traditional method.
The 4 lights are divided by the X shaped divider that runs several inches down the barrel or rib so that if your eye isn't perfectly centered with the bore then you can't see all of the lights. It's a bit like those light pipe devices that are suppose to help with eye dominance issues. You can't see that luminous bead if your eye isn't directly in line with the little hollow tube only the Shot Fit is probably a bit more precice.
I can see some value in having one but to be honest, it won't tell you anything that you can't find out by yourself by mounting the gun and figuring out where your eye is in relation to the bore. I've been doing this for years and like most experienced shooters I can tell you within a couple of mounts if I might be able to shoot the gun or not.
That Shot Fit is a very simple tool and is just another way of making sure that your eye is aligned with the bore of the gun, essentially it replaces pointing your (empty) gun at the stock fitters eye like what has been the traditional method.
The 4 lights are divided by the X shaped divider that runs several inches down the barrel or rib so that if your eye isn't perfectly centered with the bore then you can't see all of the lights. It's a bit like those light pipe devices that are suppose to help with eye dominance issues. You can't see that luminous bead if your eye isn't directly in line with the little hollow tube only the Shot Fit is probably a bit more precice.
I can see some value in having one but to be honest, it won't tell you anything that you can't find out by yourself by mounting the gun and figuring out where your eye is in relation to the bore. I've been doing this for years and like most experienced shooters I can tell you within a couple of mounts if I might be able to shoot the gun or not.
Well, I just have a feeling my shotgun fit isn't great! Bought online so never really got to shoulder the gun. The tool just seemed to be a rather quick/ cheap way to see if I’m trying to fit a square peg in to a round hole. Thought it might help make a determination one way or the other as to next steps.
If you can't tell if your shotgun fits any other way, then the tool may be worthwhile. The real question is, if you find out that your shotgun really doesn't fit you, are you willing to modify or replace your shotgun? We have one individual that was shown that his shotgun doesn't fit, about three years ago, and he wasn't willing to make any changes, so he keeps shooting every station as singles, and continues to break around 50% of the targets. Obviously, this person has little natural ability, but his refusal to try anything different, certainly isn't helping the situation.
