Gun fit

[peterk123]

My wife is having a heck of a time with her mossber silver reserve o/u. It is definitely a fit issue because when she shoulders this....


She doesn't miss a clay. Both have a 13 1/4 length of pull. I'm guessing it has to do with the drop at the heel because she had to raise the heel of the stock on the silver reserve so high that half the stock is above the shoulder. I'm thinking of adding an adjustable heel plate. Thoughts?

 

[Marty McFly]

Could it be a weight issue as well?

 

[peterk123]

Don't think so. The old mossberg is pretty much the same weight. She even had an issue of holding the gun cockeyed, probably because she had to torque her neck so much to get it lined up.

The old gun has kind of a monte carlo stock. So the drop at the comb is not as much.

Her shooting between the two is night and day. She is killing it with that 65 year old gun. It was impressive.

 

[AMV]

Try checking out YouTube, some great videos explaining the benefits of proper fit, and how to obtain it.

Gun Fitting Guide: How to Fit a Shotgun to Yourself | The Yorkshire Gent

Correct gun fit is one of the three fundamental building blocks to successful shotgun shooting. We have already covered the other two – eye dominance and gun mount so this article completes the foundation series. Think of these three building blocks a bit like a tripod. Together, they make a...

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[Marty McFly]

Don't think so. The old mossberg is pretty much the same weight. She even had an issue of holding the gun cockeyed, probably because she had to torque her neck so much to get it lined up.

The old gun has kind of a monte carlo stock. So the drop at the comb is not as much.

Her shooting between the two is night and day. She is killing it with that 65 year old gun. It was impressive.

Does the ou feel comfortable to her and she is just not accurate? Or does it feel off? I know when I change up sometimes I find myself doing that wierd head aiming pose.

 

[peterk123]

Does the ou feel comfortable to her and she is just not accurate? Or does it feel off? I know when I change up sometimes I find myself doing that wierd head aiming pose.

She says she get concurrent on it or lined up because of her head position.

 

[dixidawg]

Shotgun fit basics:



Details that a pro fitter goes through:

 

[Supermoto]

Have you shot at a patterning board yet?

 

[peterk123]

Have you shot at a patterning board yet?

Yes. I'd say 60/40.