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[John Y Cannuck]

Like I said, he's a short guy. His arm is nearly straight holding the forearm, and with his winter coat on for moose hunting, it's high enough.

I know it's hard to visualize, I've got long arms, and my arm is miles from the receiver.
His rifle works fine for me. Very fast rifle.

 

[SaddleTramp]

Like I said, he's a short guy. His arm is nearly straight holding the forearm, and with his winter coat on for moose hunting, it's high enough.

I know it's hard to visualize, I've got long arms, and my arm is miles from the receiver.
His rifle works fine for me. Very fast rifle.

It is tough when you have to use standardized equipment...there aren't alot of standardized people...gun makers don't take into account"Bad eyes""Balding""Beer Bellies""Missing fingers(or toes)" "Beards"...just kidding...

 

[Pudelpointer]

Okay, I thought about this for a bit after your response, but I am still having a hard time with the "bounces back into the action" thing. You need to go to the range with him and have him fire a couple of rounds really fast. With his right arm really straight, if he is dropping the rifle from his shoulder I could see his coat maybe interfering with the case (causing it to not eject).

BTW, how short are his short arms?? Unless he is a dwarf (not sure if that is PC these days) he needs to shorten up his right hand, i.e. pull it back from the action. If he "can't" (won't) then he needs to have the stock shortened considerably. I have seen a number of small statured people who were used to pump action shotguns grab a rifle like that, but it does not contribute to good shooting form to have your arm extended way out there.

Take him shooting, cut a willow switch and give him a whack if he slides his hand out or drops the rifle during cycling