darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 What would be the best way to change a left handed shot gun to a right handed gun without selling and buying another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorvale55 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ask your RFD if a right hand stock is available for whatever make of shotgun it is and change it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 What gun is it as that will make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Cheers was wondering as would have to change forend also to match if it would be more cost effective to see if it could be bent that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I believe that a good gunsmith can steam the stock and bend it over. If the hinge lever is leftie - i'm not sure, but a gunsmith should be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Depends on how much cast you need. If it's cast very left and you need it to be cast very right then if it's wood you might be asking more than it can physically do. My very slightly left handed gun is now very much a right handed gun thanks to an adjustable back plate and several layers of foam stuff (which replaced the Kickeze pad). The wood hasn't been changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Its only a bettinsoli Welsh that's why didn't want to spend a lot on sorting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 As left hander true lh stocks are are hard to come by might find someone who will swap wood work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thought of that HDAV but not many buy the wrong handed gun to start with do they. Also the wood is quite nice for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Actually you would be surprised did you buy it wrong? Or were you sold it wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 You can't bend a left hand stock to right or vice versa. The cast at toe is carved in. You can bend a cast on to cast off but the toe will still be wrong for a right hand shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 You can't bend a left hand stock to right or vice versa. The cast at toe is carved in. You can bend a cast on to cast off but the toe will still be wrong for a right hand shooter. Very true but it seems lots of people don't notice this or think it is an issue (I personally do, but when trying to buy a gun I had loads of people tell me "oh just get it bent it will be fine" !!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I agree but a lot of shall we say lower priced guns have little cant and many people don't notice. Personally not had a lot of problem with this myself when casting wood work for the lefties .Combs can also be off set as well as palm swells so it will depend on the actual stock ,how much cast is needed and what you can carve off the wood to make it fit .For instance if the stock is heavy enough then re shaping is some times an option As to lever work there are a couple of higher priced guns that I am told can be changed to a left hand lever , others can not due to their design. Some guns can be converted but it is a expensive job as new parts have to be made that can't be bought off the shelf and modifications to the action need to be made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 The more I read what you lot are saying the more im doubting myself. Lever pushes from left to right to break the gun when I look down the barrels towards the stock from under neath the gun stock seems to go towards the left. Am I confused or is this a left hand gun? And yes I was sold this gun from an rfd (shop) as my first gun mounting it to my right shoulder to try it.just reinforces to take someone that knows what's what with you when buying guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ok take it out of cabinet make sure its empty, put stock on floor between feet, hold barrel with trigger pointing away from you now take a step back so gun is at an angle look down along barrel, to trigger, pistol grip to toe if toe points left it cast on, if toe points right cast off, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Can I just ask HOW DO YOU SHOOT WITH IT ? I have known and still know, a lot of left handers using right (almost straight) handed guns and of course, vice versa. They all seem to get on quite well with them. I accept that a well fitted gun is a joy to use, but sometimes common sense has to prevail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 On average about 55-60% when clay shooting been like this for a good while now and was wondering why wasn't getting any better. It is cast on but when I mount in mirror doesn't seem too bad mane I've compensated for it from becoming without knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 some RH shooter do shoot cast on stock (but generally not cast on toe) how does it fit in your shoulder the cast at toe is designed to follow the line of the shoulder with a cast on it will be running the wrong way. Are you kanting (canting?) the stock to compensate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Don't think so but can't be sure when shooting. I'll ask someone to keep an eye next time at clay ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I'm in Lichfield if you want me to take a look give me a pm any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks welsh nice offer and I'll keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Where do you normally shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Cannon is the closest but sometimes go to forhill and now and then to kinver. Most of my shooting is in the field on beaters day or pigeon/crow shooting when I get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Shot all of those, none afaik are particularly good for coaching, you arent too far from http://www.carlbloxham.co.uk/Welcome.html or take WW up on his offer. It needs someone who knows what they are doing to see you shoot and that does cost a few £ but money well spent if you have hit a plateau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Ok take it out of cabinet make sure its empty, put stock on floor between feet, hold barrel with trigger pointing away from you now take a step back so gun is at an angle look down along barrel, to trigger, pistol grip to toe if toe points left it cast on, if toe points right cast off, Look down the barrel from bead along the rib in a straight line across the top lever and along the top of the comb of the stock . Not along the underside . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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