Joshua1993 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone, I looking to buy a new shotgun very soon however I want to ensure I get a shotgun that suits me. The trouble I'm having is with the shotguns I own and have previously owned I feel like I have to put my head down top far to look down the barrel. I have been looking for solutions to this and from what I can see I would need to get a shotgun with an adjustable comb. I have also noticed that some have adjustable stocks - however not many. Is it easy to convert a synthetic semi (I'm looking to buy a Winchester SX2 with a synthetic stock) to have a adjustable butt? or is it even possible? Its all new to me so any advice would be great. I've been clay shooting around 10 times (I go around once a month) however I'm looking to improve my shooting. I am aware that more practice would help however I also feel that if I find a shotgun that fits me well, that would certainly help. Thanks in advance! Hopefully you all know more than me Edited August 18, 2013 by Joshua1993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Before you spend any money or do anything else , visit a good stock fitter and ask his advice . You mat need some simple stock alteration or more likely as you seem to be a novice shooter a change in the way you mount your gun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Austin Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi, if you want to go down the fitting route and I highly recommend it. You will be very lucky to get an 'off the peg' gun that fits. Those of us who can't afford custom made bespoke stocks can do the next best thing. I got an adjustable comb fitted by Doveridge Claysports Club resident gunsmith Simon. You send him your stock and he cuts a piece out of the comb and fits Krieghoff metalwork. Does a superb job and the comb can be adjusted,raised or lowered in height and moved from left to right. You can get the sight line down the rib bang on. Cost is around £200.00 about the same as a 100 bird tuition lesson! Call Simon first to discuss tel. 07816 918301. Worth every penny, if the gun ain't shooting where you are looking you're waisting your time and ammo. Good luck and staright shooting! Piers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Virtually all stocks can be converted, but a wooden stock would make it an easy option. You can do a synthetic stock yourself - I have done one, but I suspect very few gunsmiths would touch the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua1993 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Thank you for all your replies! You've all been very helpful! I now have an idea on what to do next. Edited August 18, 2013 by Joshua1993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee. Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Get a non-adjustable stock fitted correctly. Adjustable stocks induce what I call 'the fiddle factor'. Once you miss a few birds you will constantly be thinking, was my stock to low/high?, was the cast correct? etc etc and forever changing it about and making excuses. Been there, done that so speaking from experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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