Jack jack Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Hi first time posting How do I tell if a shotgun fits me? And if not what can I do about it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 There have been whole books written to answer that question. Basically though with an established mount were is it placing the shot in relation to were you are looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 If you have to ask go and see a gun fitter but until your mount is established and consistent no gun will truly fit but lots can be close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 gun fit sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) If you have to ask go and see a gun fitter but until your mount is established and consistent no gun will truly fit but lots can be close enough. Well said sir ! No more needs saying . Edited March 9, 2014 by Gunman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hi first time posting How do I tell if a shotgun fits me? And if not what can I do about it ? Welcome. Do you already have a gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack jack Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks for replies I have an air rifle but I'm looking at getting my first shotgun. I was only asking because on a clay lesson the guy put a rubber pad on the stock, so I could see down the rib. Would I need to do this on all shotgun or would I be better of getting one adapted to fit me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks for replies I have an air rifle but I'm looking at getting my first shotgun. I was only asking because on a clay lesson the guy put a rubber pad on the stock, so I could see down the rib. Would I need to do this on all shotgun or would I be better of getting one adapted to fit me No one can tell you as stock measurements vary from gun to gun let alone make to make. First gun you'll need advice on what fit and what does not, I would not trust a salesman as most say they understand gunfit but don't know a bump from they elbow he's paid to sell you a gun!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 So new to shot guns but have used an air gun First thing you need to do is forget every thing you know about mounting and shooting a rife . It is a fact that you can use a rifle like a shot gun but not a shot gun like a rifle . Stance is vey different so unless you have been taught the correct stance and method of mounting a shot gun you will never be able to know if it is any where near a fit or not. Correct stance and mounting are at least 60% of shot gun shooting and until you have mastered this any other discussion about fit is a waste of time ,assuming that you are of normal build and are using a standard gun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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