Anthony.D Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have an 0/u with a comb that is approx 2-3mm too low. I've temporally raised the comb with tape and I'm shooting much better. Can anyone recommend anyone who bends/raises stocks in S.Wales. I'd rather a permanent solution than fittng a comb raiser. Help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Not South Wales but I would take a trip down the M5 to Dennis at UK Gun Repairs well worth the trip, I would got for an adjustable comb rather than a bend, more flexible to change (you gain loose weight etc), less risk to the stock of cracking (all smiths do it at your own risk!) http://www.graco-corp.com/t/adjustable-comb-hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony.D Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks will call them. It's a game gun , so I'd rather not have an adjustable - extra weight etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Fair enough give them a call have a chat, what gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 As above UK Gun Repairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 You could nip over the bridge and take it to Wesley Hann @ Brookbank SG. http://www.brookbankshooting.co.uk/gunsmiths.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickiebig Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 If you don't want to go outside of South Wales this guy has done two for me Roy on 01443 203 498 or email to royston.wedlake@sky.com. Not far from Caerphilly ATB Dickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony.D Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks all. You've given me a few options, I'll get ringing and get it done at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony.D Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Did your stocks return to their original height. I've read somewhere that this happens by about 25%. Also someone told me brownings are difficult due to the bolt through the stock. It's making me think of just fitting a comb raiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Get the stock made adjustable. It is easy enough to alter the gun fit. If you have the stock altered / bent etc, you are going away from the standard fit. It might creep back and will also affect resale value. Comb adjusters add to the value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony.D Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yes I'm thinking along those lines now. I don't want an adjustable one because of extra weight, so maybe a simple comb raiser that can be removed if selling. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I Was given a rubber comb raiser, and one made of leather (I Think).. I put it on t, the rubber one with elastic bands (wide), fits a treat, really cheap option, and it works.. Nothing permanent of course, but works a treat: it had been glued on ,, the rubber one but de-glued it and as I say elastic bands.. Just a thought for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 The adjustable kits don't add very much weight try handling a few next time you are in a shop with a wide selection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) I have just weighed a Graco 870 kit that I'm waiting to get fitted and the whole lot, including the two alan keys, weighs 63 grams. So say 1 1/2 oz or less. That much weight would make a difference on the end of the barrel but I doubt you'll notice it in the stock. Edited January 21, 2013 by poorpeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Pretty much nothing uglier than an adjustable stock, especially on a game gun. Go to a gunsmith and get it bent, they do it all the time it's not rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 give David Izzard a call at Recoil Systems and he'll make you a leather covered comb raiser made from the same material that his world renowned Isis pads are made from, they simply just stick to the top of your comb and ad some class too for about £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony.D Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks all for the help and feed-back. My first pot of call was a local chap who does fantastic stock/wood work. I wanted him to do it as his work in the past has been wonderful, great local reputation. He was not happy to do it because or the stock bolt ( 'it would revert to its original position') However I've rung the recommended names above (and Teague) and they all recon they can do it ok. They all have great reputations so I'm spoilt for choice. Price around £80 I think I would like a permanent solution. Also a bit worried that a pad would push my head to one side. Barring accidents I hope this gun will see me out! Thanks all for the help, Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Cool let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 So 12 months on what happened? Did you get it bent? Did it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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