Livefast123 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I've got the dreaded "right handed - left eye dominant" shooters handicap and I wondered whether it is possible to alter the cast on a synthetic stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigsy Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 On my SX3 composite it comes with shims to alter cast on or off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Same with my benelli too, it's easy to alter IF your stock has the adjustable shims. I'm not sure how to do it without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I've got the dreaded "right handed - left eye dominant" shooters handicap and I wondered whether it is possible to alter the cast on a synthetic stock. Knowing what the gun is might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Also which way it is cast and how you are going to shoot it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I don't have a gun, I was just wondering if it was possible as I like the synthetic stocks and I will probably need the cast changed when I get a gun according to my instructor. I know you can do it to a wooden stock was just wondering about the synthetic ones. I would like to try and keep it right handed if possible and try the old patch and hi viz sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I don't have a gun, I was just wondering if it was possible as I like the synthetic stocks and I will probably need the cast changed when I get a gun according to my instructor. I know you can do it to a wooden stock was just wondering about the synthetic ones. I would like to try and keep it right handed if possible and try the old patch and hi viz sight. I assume you are talking shotgun? A number of Synthetic and Wood, SEMI autos come with spacers to alter various things , not generally so easy on O/U etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Alot of semi's and pumps nowadays come with shims to change cast, infact i think every one i have has had them just one thing to mention is what side the ejection is as some people find the cart ejecting across the face a bit off putting so just be aware of that when making your decision good lucck and ATB :good: Edited December 27, 2011 by tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'll be very surprised if any factory gun comes with enough adjustability to compensate for right-hand-left-eye problems. I've seen a gun made for this and the stock was seriously bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Cross over stocks aren't in vogue any more if your just starting save a whole lot of pain and just shoot left handed... I swapped and you can do it with effort in a few weeks. Patches and glowing beads are gimmicks that help some. The browning cynergy compsite can be swapped using the cheek peices but most use shims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the replies guys, sorry I wasn't that clear but my head is spinning with what to do. Whether I just cut my losses and try a left hander or try and shim the stock etc. From your replies I'd be better off with a left handed gun or a shimmed semi auto 12g, how hard is it to convert? Edited December 27, 2011 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Convert you or the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) You've not got a gun but your going to need the cast changed on the one you may buy..... WHAT ???? Edited December 27, 2011 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) It is also worth noting with RH action semis the bolt is on the wrong side for LH use and some have an issue with this. Don't like carts ejecting across their face or seeing the bolt move etc. where abouts are you? Edited December 27, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) You've not got a gun but your going to need the cast changed on the one you may buy..... WHAT ???? I shoot a club gun at the moment and my instructor says thats as my left eye is dominant and I am right handed then I will need the cast changed when I eventually get my own gun....or I will have to shoot a left hander as i'm seriously left dominant. HDAV thats why i'm thinking of trying a left hander as i've only shot a few times to see if I can adjust to shooting left handed, apparently it's easier when you've just started? I'm down in sunny Weston Super Mare Are there better ways to overcome this dominance, as a new shot I really don't have a clue. I've searched and alot of people seem to recommend patches and hi viz sights? Edited December 27, 2011 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) I asked because the amount of cast you would need to do to the new gun would be a complete crossover which as any body will tell you is a monstrous looking thing that often dose no real good. It can't really be done on a composite stock either. It also costs more than an average gun to have done. I really don't know why your instructor told you that. My advice as always is make damned sure your left eye dominant first and not have either intermittent or middle vision, which only a top class experienced instructor can possibly diagnose correctly. If you are left eye dominant then go out and try a left hander or a straight stock and shoot from the left shoulder with both eyes open as your still new at it all. Yes it will feel a bit funny at first but you will see the benefits almost instantly and it will take only a couple of weeks to feel perfect. Within a month you will not wish to shoot any other way. Then and only then go and buy a left hander. Incidently if you do have intermittent or middle vision and your still quite young then get a right hander and shoot....Two eyes...One eye....BANG! every time. It's by far the best way for lots of reasons, forget the hi-viz gadgets and dot on the lens unless your shooting trap. Edited December 27, 2011 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 As above and being in Weston you are close to some very very good instructors! I would say worth having a lesson or 2 elsewhere PM me if you want more info I got told all sorts of stuff from close an eye you'll be fine to shoot left handed ( the hardest thing to do was pick the good advice from the bad) I was always left eye Dom and strongly so have a mate who is dead centre vision they are different and it changes can according to some be changed with practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Sack your instructor off and find someone worth listening to, then have a good chat with the new one about your situation, what you want to achieve and timescales etc then make an informed decision. As has been mentioned the "cast" you would need (a cross over stock) is a waste of space and would cost a couple of grand to make, not a spacers and tape job. You might find that raising the comb could help if your right eye is being obscured, but there will be lots to think about and discuss with your new instructor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks guys, as a new shot it's difficult to know who's giving good advice or not. HDAV you will have a PM Coach, i'll ask at the club to see if I can borrow a left hander for some shots and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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