mike.c Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 been clay shooting with a sporter this morning have now got a very sore and battered cheek (borrowed gun from a friend just cleaned it to give back)was thinking of buying a sporter now not sure would a kick ezz? pad help thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 been clay shooting with a sporter this morning have now got a very sore and battered cheek (borrowed gun from a friend just cleaned it to give back)was thinking of buying a sporter now not sure would a kick ezz? pad help thanks mike no but if you took the gun to a gunsmith and had it fitted then it would not mash your face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.c Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 what do you mean by fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 what do you mean by fitted where the stock has literally been cut to pieces and then put back together with a series of gears and screws. The stock can be lengthened, raised, lowered, bent—contorted in every which direction in order to find the ideal measurements for any shooter. The shotguns that can be purchased off the rack at a gun shop are designed for “Joe Averageâ€â€”a man who is between 5’8†and 5’10†and wears about a 33†dress shirt sleeve. However, if you sit in an airport and watch all the people come and go, how many people are men between 5’8†and 5’10â€? Ten percent? Twenty percent? Personal gun measurements are very important, because we’re all built differently. The goal is ultimately to hit more targets. To accomplish this goal, it’s important to first accomplish a nice fluid gun mount. After a consistent gun mount has been accomplished (and that’s an entirely different discourse), the gun, when mounted, should easily come to the same place every time on the shooter’s shoulder and face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.c Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 this sounds costly but prob be good to have done any ideas on price thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 this sounds costly but prob be good to have done any ideas on price thanks mike not sure on the costs , just try another gun . It was a lanber that smashed my face so i tried a Beretta and that was fine no need for a fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I have an adjustable comb on my gun, i had it set quite high and it was smacking me in the cheek. Lowered it a touch last week, shot 50 sporting targets and no problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 lucky im 5'9'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) been clay shooting with a sporter this morning have now got a very sore and battered cheek (borrowed gun from a friend just cleaned it to give back)was thinking of buying a sporter now not sure would a kick ezz? pad help thanks mike Sometimes it can be as simple as removing some of the wood at the comb (where your cheek rests). If the comb is too high you have to force your cheek down on the stock to achieve the correct sight picture and this can often cause face slapping. Other factors can be: a steep drop on the comb, stock too short which causes excessive recoil as it is often not located into the shoulder and under firing it recoils back moving the gun (whereas a correct stcok length will allow consistant mounting into the shoulder comfortably). Stock fitting can be a simple procedure - largely depending on what needs to be done. You can have stocks bent (with steam or hot oil), adjustable combs fitted and butt pads fitted, or wood removed as mentioned previously. The simplest solution to try out the gun you are inerested in before you buy it. Ps Cheek eez pads do also work and I have found ISIS leather comb raisers good too. The only problem is that they can move your eye off alignment with the rib (or sometimes assist with the alignment depending on cast on/off etc, and which shoulder you shoot from). Good luck Si Edited September 5, 2008 by Si-Bore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Dont pull the gun tight to your shoulder just let it brush gently. dont press your cheek bone hard to the comb leave a small gap point your gun at a mirror aiming at your shooting eye you should see the coloured part of your eye looking back at you over the rib. lanbers tend to have rt or left set built into the stock. pulling the gun in tight tends to make the stock flex onto your cheekbone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 been clay shooting with a sporter this morning have now got a very sore and battered cheek (borrowed gun from a friend just cleaned it to give back)was thinking of buying a sporter now not sure would a kick ezz? pad help thanks mike If you get a new gun always go to a competant gunsmith and get him to check to see if it fits If not he can alter the cast or drop to make it fit It sounds to me the gun you were using might have been a trap gun or maybee it need a little cast off to the right (if your right handed that is) If you take your gun to most Good Clay grounds there should be a tutor on hand and for a small fee he will check you are mounting the gun properly and that the gun fits "You" Its not always that expensive to have a gun "fitted" I have a Hammergun from the 1800's it was cast for a righthander i had it cast for me as i am left handed it cost £35 WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfect Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Can a synthetic stocked gun be fitted? maybe a hatsan escort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taz24 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 this sounds costly but prob be good to have done any ideas on price thanks mike My friend had his gun fitted and it cost him £70 about 3 years ago. Can a synthetic stocked gun be fitted? maybe a hatsan escort? Escorts come with shims that can be added to alter how the stock fits. Cheers taz. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Can a synthetic stocked gun be fitted? maybe a hatsan escort? Most semi autos are adjustable for drop, cast and stock length (with the addition of different sized butt pads). They are a great way to get shooting with a gun that can be adjusted to fit you, and allows you to become accustomed to the approximate specifications you require in a stock if you decide to go for a non-adjustable stock. I find it very useful on my urika. Cheers Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.c Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 just gone from a semi (never bashed himself with this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I used to get a puple cheek from my greener Gp and i got one of those rubber comb raisers and taped that on ... Sorted but spending a little extra when haveing a new gun fitted is the best way IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Sounds like you need a little more length on the stock maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Had this with two Baikals. Got a Rizzini now. Happy cheek once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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