Armsan a612 chokes/pattern.

[Tomo-1]

Hi. I have had my very nice Armsan a612 (in camo) for about 6 months now. I got it as it is ideal for wildfowling, being proofed for steel. I also use it for pigeon shooting. I thought that by now I should be used to it and that maybe my results would improve. I have shot at a fair few clays since October, but I still can't hit a barn door at 5 yards! It's probably me that is at fault, I just need to be sure. Has anyone had experience of the choke/cartridge/pattern with this gun? I have had a few lessons as I have recently returned to shooting after a long break, I hit a few every now and then, but no consistency. I need to use it on a pattern plate. It has the factory choke with 3 notches (1/2, modified) as recommended by my instructor. I manage a poor 16/50 which I consider horrendous! I was thinking of going to Holland and Holland for a gun fit. Can anyone recommend a similar service in North Essex/South Suffolk? Thanks.

[figgy]

Holland and Holland for a gun fit for a Armsan 612.

 

Hopefully somebody on here can recommend somewhere or someone. Not sure where WelshWarrior is but can't be too far away to get you sorted.

 

Semi autos are easy to swing and easy to stop, check your not stopping the gun when you pull the trigger. Check basic gun fit yourself in front of a wall mirror by mounting it a few times the close your eyes and mount it then open your eyes your pupil should be sat on the rib.

 

Have a look online how to do it.

[johnphilip]

The first thing you need to know is were is the gun firing, and by this i mean not were you are pointing it. The gun needs to be on a rest and fired from there as best you can. Then if the gun is somewere near then splatter plate test at 16 yards with the tightest choke. Then measure center of pattern, and for every inch of center the gun need altering 1/16 th of inch look on you tube i think Chris Batha explains it better.

[NickB65]

I have the same gun in Black and I had to add 1.5" to the stock length to get a decent fit and them my hit rate zoomed up. I shoot 1/4 choke and with the 32g number 6 and nothing that I hit walks or flies away. Now I am nothing special and I average a 39/50 at the local club but a good fit is essential.

 

Hope you get it sorted.....

[Tomo-1]

NickB65 are you right handed and if so did you add the right cast spacer? The butt pad seems to be quite high on my shoulder when mounting to my cheek (if you see what I mean). I have added the stock lowering spacer as I had to move my head for a good sight picture. I had my previous guns fitted by a gunsmith and am new to this DIY method.

[johnnytheboy]

Have you tried aiming slightly higher than usual, I had one and it shot as flat as anything, almost like a rifle!

 

I think should have phoned Holland and Holland on the date you posted 😄

Edited April 3, 2016 by johnnytheboy

[Footu]

I also had to add 1.5 inches to the stock and some cheek shims to get a decent fit. Armsan now sell this with a changeable stock, junior to senior. May be worth checking if you can alter the stock.