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thegunnut

thegunnut

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After spending a few yrs messing around with shotguns, I finally got serious, and decided to get things done right for a Browning based skeet gun.
After shooting with some of the local folks who are seriously competetive, I learned a lot
1/ I have LOTS of bad habits (no surprise there)
2/ My nice shotgun does not fit worth a darn (big surprise - I thought it was wonderful)
As I am prone to do in such cases, I sought advice from someone who knows more about this particular topic than I do.
In this case, Claybuster.
For the cost of a small nip of Famous Grouse, I learned the following:
1/ Claybuster likes Famous Grouse
2/ proper stock fit is a large item on Claybuster's list of things that are important on a shotgun.
His recommendation was clear and adamant.... get thee to a stockfitter.
While it is true that you can "buy the book" and do all sorts trial and error stuff and eventually get a proper (or nearly so) stock fit, going with the pro is never a bad idea.
Soooooooo.......

Just returned from a session with a stock fitter/ gunmaker
It was probably the most informative and enlightening couple of hours I have spent in a very long time.
Analysis and discussion on what needs doing, as well as temporary (duct tape..my favorite) adjustments to my existing stock gave a very clear flavor for what a properly fitted shotgun feels and points like, as well as what is required to make it fit.
Fortunately for me, one of my xtra stocks can be reshaped and adjusted, so the cost will not be unreasonable.
The project is under way, and inside of 2-3 wks I should be smashing clays to dust with my shotgun that finally fits.

IMHO.... if you never do anything else to improve your shooting, get your gun fitted by a competent professional. Great experience, and hopefully great results.

thegunnut
 
This is absolutely true for shotguns. Otherwise it's like shooting a rifle without sights. Lessons and fitting, best two things you can do for your wingshooting success.
 
Anyone know of a real stock fitter in BC ?? Maybe in the Okanagan area ??
I just played around with my adj. comb until it appeared to fit right and the point of impact was where I wanted it to be.

Jacky
 
Thegunnut, you have done yourself the greatest favour that any shotgunner can do for himself. The ability to concentrate on the target and forget about the gun will do wonders for your shooting. One thing bears mentioning - gun mount. A gun that fits, only fits when it is put in the proper place on your shoulder. Work on your mount until the gun settles in the same place every time. There is a drawback to all this: With proper gun fit and a practiced mount, there is precious little left to blame your misses on!

Sharptail
 
thegunnut said:
As I am prone to do in such cases, I sought advice from someone who knows more about this particular topic than I do.
In this case, Claybuster.
For the cost of a small nip of Famous Grouse, I learned the following:
1/ Claybuster likes Famous Grouse
2/ proper stock fit is a large item on Claybuster's list of things that are important on a shotgun.
His recommendation was clear and adamant.... get thee to a stockfitter.
While it is true that you can "buy the book" and do all sorts trial and error stuff and eventually get a proper (or nearly so) stock fit, going with the pro is never a bad idea.
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You know that I would have shared that information without the Famous Grouse but thanks nonetheless.;)

And the only reason I drink Famous Grouse is because it's the only scotch available at that location. If we could only get them to stock Balvenie....

I look forward to your tearing up the ranges with your newly fitted gun.

Note carefully what Sharptail said however. From now on if you miss it's all your fault.;)

We missed you on the fields tonight. Although the way I was shooting you could have had a gun that fit a left-handed midget librarian and still beat me.
 
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So ... who did you go see ???


Still no answer to that question. Would like to know myself. I'm interested in having an adjustable comb done on my wife's gun. Any recommendations for someone in the eastern ontario region?
 
Sage advice given.

Stock fit is priority one. You WILL notice a positive difference. What a concept, having the gun shoot where you're looking !

Get it to fit first, then establish a good balance - what a huge difference the two together make.
 
Sharptail,
Is there a stockfitter in the Edmonton area? Anyone that offers lessons around here? I would like to shoot more trap and sporting clays and it would be good to get some lessons before the bad habits start to get worse.


SS
 
Steve Lockham senior's phone number is 780- 430-6044. He has done alot of work with some of the regular sporting clays shooters here in alberta and holds regular shooting instuction out at Beaverhills sporting clays range. His son Steve jr wins way more than his fair share of Alberta events and his dad's stock modifacations have helred contribute to his winning ways. FS
 
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