Shotgun fitting
- Thread starter flywader
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umm so that means your O/U dont fit?
its usually simple as adding adjustable cheek piece, recoil shock, or if you really want to get involved, stock bending, angling and so on.
but before that, you should buy gun that fits. since "fitting" may cost cheap 200-300 or over $1500.
its usually simple as adding adjustable cheek piece, recoil shock, or if you really want to get involved, stock bending, angling and so on.
but before that, you should buy gun that fits. since "fitting" may cost cheap 200-300 or over $1500.
Some stock makers have what they call "try stocks", which is simply a fully adjustable stock in all respects, comb height, length of pull, cast, etc.
When adjusted perfectly to fit you the dimensions are recorded and then a stock is created to those specs for your gun or the original altered if possible.
Who does it in your area will take a bit of research. There is a sticky thread at the top of this page where the fella's recommend gunsmiths, would be a good place to start. If your a member of real active gun club ask around there as there is always someone like yourself altering a stock.
Precision Arms in King City about 20 miles of Toronto is one place I have had work done when I was shooting alot. Steve Milton is the owner/gunsmith. He is British, and apprenticed over there under one of the well known firms. I know he does stock work.
Length of pull is a easy fix, cast can be increased or decreased by altering the stock where it attach's to the receiver, etc.
Depending on your severity of your fit issues a good stock man should be able to diagnose your issues and make the corrections. I know Milton knows his stuff and can do the work. I shot with him many times and I learned alot from him.
But there maybe better fella's out there closer to your location, as I have been out of the loop for several years.
When adjusted perfectly to fit you the dimensions are recorded and then a stock is created to those specs for your gun or the original altered if possible.
Who does it in your area will take a bit of research. There is a sticky thread at the top of this page where the fella's recommend gunsmiths, would be a good place to start. If your a member of real active gun club ask around there as there is always someone like yourself altering a stock.
Precision Arms in King City about 20 miles of Toronto is one place I have had work done when I was shooting alot. Steve Milton is the owner/gunsmith. He is British, and apprenticed over there under one of the well known firms. I know he does stock work.
Length of pull is a easy fix, cast can be increased or decreased by altering the stock where it attach's to the receiver, etc.
Depending on your severity of your fit issues a good stock man should be able to diagnose your issues and make the corrections. I know Milton knows his stuff and can do the work. I shot with him many times and I learned alot from him.
But there maybe better fella's out there closer to your location, as I have been out of the loop for several years.
Beware of folks who work on your stock.
A few years ago a friend that I shot with bought a nice O/U that didn't fit.
He had a friend take "a little off the top" of the comb, and he absolutely ruined the stock. When you pay big money for nice shotgun, make sure you actually see the work (and references) of the person that is going to do the work.
And if you find someone who is good - please share the info, we all could benefit.
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