Sean Richo Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Have recently bought a new Browning B525 very pleased with the gun apart from the stock is to long for me as am only small 5'7" so short arms. I have compared the length of stock to a cheap knock about gun I got that feels perfect and have good results shooting with and my new guns stock is well over one inch longer. Will ring gunsmith I bought the gun off and see if he has a facility for taking an inch off it for me if he does what price do gunsmiths normally charge it's a basic model I got so no fancy wood what should I expect to pay and can they normally fit original but plate on any advice on matter would be a help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I had a but pad fitted recently and it cost about £90 with a new but pad in the price . Have you used the 525 yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Yes done a hundred clays the stock is definitely to long it is getting in the way when am trying to mount just been comparing it to my other knock about gun and the other feels so much better I actually feel part of the gun. Withthe B525 the whole gun feels to long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Ok £40-50 plus the pad is normal. Are you sure your stance etc is correct? As the 525 is normal 14 3/4" lop so you other gun must be 13 3/4 this short. You may find you've adjusted to the ill fitting gun overtime but that does not mean its correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 No it's definitely too long had a Mk60 game 28" before this and that felt great too that seemed a lot shorter too. When am holding gun up my cheekbone seems miles away from base of thumb have been watching some you tube videos on length of pull and different ways to measure it and the stock is definitely too long. £50 to £60 seems reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 No it's definitely too long had a Mk60 game 28" before this and that felt great too that seemed a lot shorter too. When am holding gun up my cheekbone seems miles away from base of thumb have been watching some you tube videos on length of pull and different ways to measure it and the stock is definitely too long. £50 to £60 seems reasonable. Where did you get it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 if you have this cut down I would keep the offcut as it will help with resale if you later decide to trade up or sell on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Got it from Mckavoys up near chorley noticed your not to far where about do you go for guns etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Ok will ask the gunsmith to keep the off cut thanks for advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Got it from Mckavoys up near chorley noticed your not to far where about do you go for guns etc I'm from sunny southport and I use malmo guns near Lancaster http://www.malmoguns.com/Welcome.html , yes it's an hour away from my house bu it's worth the journey to see the vast array of guns they have , a very friendly family run business . I got my first gun from there just over a year ago 725 sporter I use cheddite cartridges and malmos are the closest for me been using them since I started so I'll stick with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 A lad I know uses them a lot he gets rifles from them he said they are good. Will try Mckavoys first as its closer for me and I bought the gun from them so will hope to get a decent service. My sister lives in Birkdale I know southport well. Will call them tomorrow and see if they can arrange to do it for me. Will let you know how I get on. Willpoon I have a contact number for a man who sells cartridges cheaper than you can get from gunsmiths he is based in Prescot will send you a pm with his number on tomorrow he only opens Thursday Friday and Sat tho may be of use you can ring and get a price it's closer than Lancaster and he might save you a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Oh yes I know who you mean some of the lads at the club go there to get cartridges,I don't think he sells cheddite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Is it worth getting someone at the clay club to check you mount and sighting with the new gun? As welshwarrior said, it may not be the gun that is too long and in fact it's what your used too telling you it's too long. I would say just make absolutely sure your getting the minimum cut off if you do need some taken off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Is it worth getting someone at the clay club to check you mount and sighting with the new gun? As welshwarrior said, it may not be the gun that is too long and in fact it's what your used too telling you it's too long. I would say just make absolutely sure your getting the minimum cut off if you do need some taken off. I'm in agreement with rtaylor and welsh warrior an inch is a lot to remove so be sure before you do it as it will drastically affect the value of the gun. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent52 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 taking an inch off will change point of aim, cast,drop etc will change, you will see a lot more rib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Richo Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Had a visit to gunsmiths today. My old Miroku MK60 was still in there so the gentlemen got it out for me and measured the two properly. The Browning had a longer stock but as advised by the people above an inch would have been to much to remove however 3/4 inch is what I need maximum so that is what I have gone for. I was surprised that such a small amount could change how the gun felt that drastically. The gunsmith said that the Browning stocks are relatively long when new as it allows for everyone then if its to long you can simply get it shortened. Hopefully when I get it back will fit fine cost around £40 and he will fit original butt plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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