Recommendations for switching to left-hand?

[Suther]

Im right handed, but left-eye dominant. As one can imagine, this causes plenty of issues when shotgunning right-handed (basically, I suck, I can't hit a damn thing lol). I have decided to switch to shooting left-handed, and I was hoping some other people have gone down the same road, and have some advice on making the transition.

First and foremost, it feels really awkward. My stock was a bit too long right-handed, but when I hold it left its ridiculous. It feels like the length of pull is a few inches longer on my left side vs my right (obviously not the case, but thats how it feels) I was going to shorten the stock about an inch before I decided to change handedness...Would changing which side I hold the gun also change what length of pull I need/want?

Also, recoil just feels weird on my left side. I guess that one is just a matter of getting used to it?

Is there anything I can do to speed up the process? Or anything I can do at home? Or is getting out there and putting a bunch of shells through my shotgun really the only way to get a feel for shooting lefty? I know practice is a necessity, but are there other things that will help?

 

[Scar270]

Google up 3 bullet drill and flashlight drills. Gil Ash has good explanations of both. Something you can do at home to practice getting some dexterity and a decent gun mount left handed.

Make sure you are shifting your weight to your left foot left handed. I have been playing some shooting left just for giggles, and worst thing i do wrong is forget to shift my weight so i am leaning back left handed instead of leaning forward. I am guessing you are doing the same if your stock length feels too long left handed.

Dont do too much shooting left till you adjust, your body does not know how to absorb recoil on that side, so take it easy as your body adapts, if you go too hard and start getting hurt by recoil it will develop other bad habits.

Good luck.