jsync Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hi, After buying a cheapie shotgun that doesn't really fit well I have decided to get a bit more serious and buy a half decent gun. I have around £1k to spend, so went to the dealer who quickly selected a Browning Citori (and other 525 variants) as I am a bit lanky. The gun felt nice enough but he was pretty insistent that Browning was the make for me. He did a few checks and seemed happy enough but I wasn't sure of how much of the rib I should see, and to be honest this is something I neglected to ask. Anyhow enough rambling I guess I have a couple of questions: What should my view of the rib / bead be? What alternatives do I have to Browning - similar fit? Does the extra 3/8 of an inch in stock length make a difference? Are there any after market butt pads that can be used to lengthen the stock without any further adjustments? Thanks in advance, Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Look at this web page is gives some sort of idea of how much rib you should see. M. http://www.arrowlasershot.com/arrow-range.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest topshot_2k Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 for similar guns look at Miroku and Winchester Select (all made under browning), gun fit is the MOST important part of buying a gun so take your time and try a few, you will know if they feel right. Whats wrong with your vurrent gun fit? too short in the stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsync Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hi, yes that was about the amount of rib. I had a go with a winchester select but the beads lined up exactly, which i don't think is right. Yes my current gun is way too short. I will keep it anyway as a spare for friends or maybe even cut it down for the Mrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 A lot of people say they see none of the rib. But I think that is wrong. The way to check is look in a mirror. You should see the whole of your eye, but none of your cheek. If the gun has a half-way bead, the end bead should sit on top of this to make an '8' picture, if you see what I mean. Or you should be able to see the end bead over a £1 coin set 1 inch forward of the breech. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsync Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hmm, I think I need a 2nd opinion and then maybe go back to have another go. Worst case scenario I could have the stock bent to fit I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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