Catweazle Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 My youngest lad has decided to take up clay shooting, 21yrs old, 6'4" tall, lefty. He has used my ambi 101, and my a400 set up for LH but only for the occasional squirrel and a few rounds of clays. I'd like to buy him a nice 12g to start with. Is it worth getting him measured and fitted now or should I let him use my guns for a while until he is more relaxed whilst shooting ? I'm thinking get him fitted now and let him progress with the right gun, but not sure if he will change as he shoots more and that might mean the gun doesn't fit him so well. I know from experience how much difference a proper L/H gun makes to me, just not sure if he'll change once he's shot a few hundred clays. If I start him on a gun that's not fitted he might learn bad habits adapting to it, but if I buy a gun fitted now he might change when he's shot a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Get him a series of lessons with a good coach to get his mount sorted and consistent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Don't bother for a couple of years mate. As long as it's roughly the right length and not too low he will be fine. There are a lot of people who tell you it's the be all and end all, but early doors particularly it's a waste of time and money- you can't fit a gun to a man who can't mount it consistently. As long as he can see over the rib and is close enough central he'll do fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 My advice would be to let your son find a gun he likes and can shoot with. When buying the gun make sure he has someone with him who knows about gun fit, to ensure he gets a gun that is as near to a good fit as possible, It is worth paying for a coach to go along with you, once you have narrowed the search to a few guns/shops. After 4-6 months when he has got used to shooting it and has good muscle memory for the mounting of the gun, then get it fitted professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Result. Replies from members I respect. Thanks chaps, I'll let him shoot with a "close enough" gun and get him fitted in a year or so. Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Close is good enough at this stage until he has developed his mount. When he can consistently mount the fun then get it fitted. Just watch the LOP as a 6'4" bloke a short gun kicks and I find most guns are short. 15 1/4 LOP is about right for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSki Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 My youngest lad has decided to take up clay shooting, 21yrs old, 6'4" tall, lefty. He has used my ambi 101, and my a400 set up for LH but only for the occasional squirrel and a few rounds of clays. I'd like to buy him a nice 12g to start with. Is it worth getting him measured and fitted now or should I let him use my guns for a while until he is more relaxed whilst shooting ? I'm thinking get him fitted now and let him progress with the right gun, but not sure if he will change as he shoots more and that might mean the gun doesn't fit him so well. I know from experience how much difference a proper L/H gun makes to me, just not sure if he'll change once he's shot a few hundred clays. If I start him on a gun that's not fitted he might learn bad habits adapting to it, but if I buy a gun fitted now he might change when he's shot a bit more. HELLO DAD!!! Now don't go spending too much on ME.... just a Purdy will do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Get him a series of lessons with a good coach to get his mount sorted and consistent Agreed, it is so vital that he is taught correctly as bad habits once engrained are hard to eradicate, they will be expensive but long term worth every penny. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm adding a spacer to increase the length of a Winchester 101 I don't use, in the past he has complained of it hitting him in the face. Thinking of taking him to the West Kent Shooting School for a lesson or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) I'm adding a spacer to increase the length of a Winchester 101 I don't use, in the past he has complained of it hitting him in the face. Thinking of taking him to the West Kent Shooting School for a lesson or two. If it is hitting him in the face then it could be the comb is to low and he is lifting his head away from the stock to see the target Edited December 6, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm adding a spacer to increase the length of a Winchester 101 I don't use, in the past he has complained of it hitting him in the face. Thinking of taking him to the West Kent Shooting School for a lesson or two. You will not go far wrong there, and if alterations are needed the stocker they use is pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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