Johnbrittain Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi all, bought a superb version of the above gun. Unfortunately the comb is too high probably a trap stock. My gunsmith says the existing stock can't be altered. So I'm looking for a sporting stock for this gun or any advice what could be done. Cheers john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi all, bought a superb version of the above gun. Unfortunately the comb is too high probably a trap stock. My gunsmith says the existing stock can't be altered. Really? Did he say why it can't be altered? A new one will cost you in the region of 13 to 1500 Euros, dependant on grade of wood. I know a bloke in Cumbria who could do it. Where abouts are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi all, bought a superb version of the above gun. Unfortunately the comb is too high probably a trap stock. My gunsmith says the existing stock can't be altered. So I'm looking for a sporting stock for this gun or any advice what could be done. Cheers john. Why ? It's unlikely you'd find a used one as they're a rare gun to begin with but I just can't see how a trap version can't be altered to sporter dimensions, admittedly it's a much harder trick to pull off the other way round as it is not just simply a matter of either raising the comb or converting it to an adjustable one. Have you shot it at a pattern plate to see how it shoots ? It's perfectly possible it shoots flat enough anyway even if you are seeing a bit of rib, a LOT of good sporting shots use high comb/rib set ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Try uk gun repairs in Wellington Somerset they may have a stock for one I know they have had few daytonas through their hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 If it a 291/2" barrelled gun it's useless you've wasted your money. As I feel sorry for you I'll drive over and take it off your hands I won't charge you a penny. On a more serious not very unlikely the comb can't be lowered UK Gun Repairs may have a spare anyway Dennis does a few of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashman1 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Im sure you can get stock sorted I used to shoot the sporter daytona good choice. Nice gun hope you get on well with it atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbrittain Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Gunsmith said it would not bend down enough due to the design. I said could we take enough off the comb he thought it would reduce the overall depth of stock too much. It's 31" barrels and patterned very well but high for me. I will try uk gun repairs first , I'm near skipton N Yorks so not too far from Cumbria. Thanks for the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 cant he rehead the stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Re-heading up will only enable you to move the measurement at the heel around a 1/4" .Some guns can not be re-headed and others will depend on the specific piece of wood . Same with bending some will go and others wont and any stock bolted gun [more than a non stock bolted] has to be considered individually as to how and how much it can be altered ,even using a combination of methods including actually taking wood off . Question I ask is if it was too high before it was bought , then why buy it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwoods Green Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Spare stock for sale at Premier Guns, I've seen it. It's a Monte Carlo trap stock but I guess you could fiddle about with it to your hearts content if it's a spare. Also it will probably be flatter anyway with being a parallel comb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I would be suprised if a good gunsmith could not reduce the cheek height to suit you. 1/4" is normally enough to do it and its not a lot to remove. figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterse Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I've got a sporting stock which you could have, very nice wood. It's been professionally repaired but very hard to tell and seems very sound hence I would not want too much for it. Also got some Rhino thread chokes if your gun takes them and you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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