bluesj Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Went out today for a walk round a new bit of ground I’ve just got the shooting on to see where the birds are coming from and going to so thought I’d take my old SxS just in case something came close. I got the gun as a bit of a project some years ago and fix a couple of bits and cleaned it up etc. I wouldn’t think I’ve put 15 cartridges through it, just a few to make sure it went bang , a couple of rabbits and a few moles so probably only 2 or 3 shots per outing. So on my walk round I found myself on a bit of a flight line so sat down under a bush to see where the birds were going as I could see a large part of the ground from where i was . Any way after watching for about an hour or so and with s few birds coming straight over head I thought I’d better have a go, I had 6 for 6 shots so started thinking I should bring this gun out more often! Then I went somewhere else for a couple of rabbits for someone. I ended an enjoyable afternoon with 7 pigeons 1 crow and 6 rabbits for 18 cartridges and a very sore and bruised middle finger. Now I remember why I don’t take the gun out much! I have read somewhere about this problem and can’t for the life of me remember what was said to be the problem other that my middle finger gets in the way of the trigger guard! Any one got any good advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Went out today for a walk round a new bit of ground I’ve just got the shooting on to see where the birds are coming from and going to so thought I’d take my old SxS just in case something came close. I got the gun as a bit of a project some years ago and fix a couple of bits and cleaned it up etc. I wouldn’t think I’ve put 15 cartridges through it, just a few to make sure it went bang , a couple of rabbits and a few moles so probably only 2 or 3 shots per outing. So on my walk round I found myself on a bit of a flight line so sat down under a bush to see where the birds were going as I could see a large part of the ground from where i was . Any way after watching for about an hour or so and with s few birds coming straight over head I thought I’d better have a go, I had 6 for 6 shots so started thinking I should bring this gun out more often! Then I went somewhere else for a couple of rabbits for someone. I ended an enjoyable afternoon with 7 pigeons 1 crow and 6 rabbits for 18 cartridges and a very sore and bruised middle finger. Now I remember why I don’t take the gun out much! I have read somewhere about this problem and can’t for the life of me remember what was said to be the problem other that my middle finger gets in the way of the trigger guard! Any one got any good advice? Stock too short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I was thinking that but I first trigger is a bit of a stretch but then again the gun does feel short if you know what i mean, and I feel like I shoot well with the gun. Maybe I’ll have to make a stock extension and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 You need one of these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUBBER-GUN-TRIGGER-FINGER-GUARD-Shooting-shotgun-rifle-pistol-/231601654295?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35ec88ca17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Test it getting a slip on extension. There usually is a gap between finger and trigger guard in these circumstance. Add something to remove the gap. That will make the finger accelerate with the trigger guard rearward instead of waiting for it to slam into the stationary finger!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I would second the short stock. Remember that with a side by side and a straight hand stock, a longer stock is usually required. All of my guns are 14 1/2" stocks and they all fit me. My S x S, which has been fitted by the makers, is 14 7/8". You say that you feel that you are 'stretching' to reach the (front ?) trigger, are you using the pad (fingertip) or the first joint of your finger ? All of these minor points can make a vast difference when shooting the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Test it getting a slip on extension. There usually is a gap between finger and trigger guard in these circumstance. Add something to remove the gap. That will make the finger accelerate with the trigger guard rearward instead of waiting for it to slam into the stationary finger!. I would second the short stock. Remember that with a side by side and a straight hand stock, a longer stock is usually required. All of my guns are 14 1/2" stocks and they all fit me. My S x S, which has been fitted by the makers, is 14 7/8". You say that you feel that you are 'stretching' to reach the (front ?) trigger, are you using the pad (fingertip) or the first joint of your finger ? All of these minor points can make a vast difference when shooting the gun. Using the pad. I've just had a bit of a play. When i mount the gun and push it away from my shoulder a bit I can feel my middle finger contacting the back of the trigger guard more. So i'll have a go at lengthening the stock and see how it goes. I like the little gun and it would be nice to use it more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Before you start changing the stock try one of these.............i dont have the problem you have , but i have fitted them to my guns as they sit nice in my hand everytime i hold and point them............... The screw comes too long so make sure you have a "junior hacksaw" and a small file or you missus emery board (for her nails) to take the burr off with......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Might try one of them, fenboy has very kindly posted a link to one on the bay of fleas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Might try one of them, fenboy has very kindly posted a link to one on the bay of fleas i thought as much....cant connect up with websites at the moment as the computor is running really slow...until the billing mth kicks in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Normal course is Gunfit normally the stock is to short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Normal course is Gunfit normally the stock is to short certainly right there................but sometimes, ...not often it is simply the "habit" that some people get into......as ive said i never had the problem as im always keen on a gun that fits me....i use it as an aid to keep my hand in the same place everytime i mount the gun..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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