Artemis Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 I am at present, trying to decide which shotgun to buy as my first gun. Its going to be an o/u possibly a lincoln premier, or possibly a Franchi, the problem is that I shoot left handed and need a gun with a left handed stock. I understand that most o/u are quite neutral in terms of stock, I have also heard that it is possible to have a stock cast, if this is possible how much would it cost ? I would appreciate any comments Artemis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mry716 Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Lucky posted elsewhere today about stock fit so I have copied my reply for you - hope it is of some use. Cost will be dependent on the type of work involved but bending say £40-60 and casting £35-70 Shortening about £40. My post elsewhere......... Gun fit is paramount. Take a day off and visit a shooting school that have a 'Try' gun. This can be adjusted to fit your exact needs and the gun can then be used to ensure you are shooting correctly. Actually it is something that should be undertaken on an infrequent but regular basis as we all tend to change our habits as we grow and age and our shooting stance also changes which affects our accuracy. The gun can be adjusted to compensate for these changes. However do note that a stock of an English gun (and most foreign side by sides) can be easily moved up, down and side to side by bending and casting but the majority of foreign over and unders have very limited movement if any because the stock is held to the action with a long threaded rod from under the plate or pad. Usually you can get some adjustment by increasing the size of the hole the rod passes through and re-cutting the angle at the bottom (or making a tapered washer) but it is difficult and the chance of breaking an over and under stock whilst bending or casting is far greater. You must bear in mind that stock adjustment will be at the customers risk so if they do break your stock whilst adjusting it YOU will pay for a new one. This is general throughout the Gun-trade and it will be most unusual if you find anything different. Make sure you are well insured before undertaking any alterations. The answer, therefore, is to have a session at the shooting school - get your measurements and look for a gun with approx the correct bend and cast. Length of course is very easy to alter without risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Artemist, Hello, Welcome to the forum mate. Unfortunately not all the gun manufacturers take us left handed shooters into consideration. although as you said most of the shotguns have got a ambidextrous stock on them so they can be used by LH or RH shooters but not all of them. I have noticed that Baretta have a good range of true left hand guns. I have got a winchester 12g that is not a true left hand gun but it works fine for me. I am looking at buying a semi auto shotgun and I need a True left hand gun because if I get a RH semi auto the empty shells will be fireing out across my face. NOT GOOD Having said that I am right handed, but I am left eye dominant so I shoot left handed This causes me allsorts of problems because some left hand guns have bolt action witch I cock/load with my right hand As for having a stock made to suit left hand I have no Idea. Sorry this has not been mutch help. let us now how you get on. Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis Posted January 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thanks I am in the same possition as you kipper, I am naturally right handed but left eyed. Does anyone know, by chance which has the more neutral stock the Lincoln or the Franchi ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Have you tried doing a search for there web sights. it should tell you on there. Or ring your local gun shop they should beable to tell you. I like the lincoln range of shotties and they seem well priced. but I have never shot one. Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Just looked in some mags, franchi you will find at www.gmk.co.uk Lincoln can be found at www.ukhunting.com You should find what you need to here. if not get there tel No's and ring them. Let us know how you get on. kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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