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Unread 09-20-2014, 09:34 AM   #1
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I have a reproduction 12 gauge that I really like and bought for a general use gun. Has Briley chokes which in this situation doesn't concern me as it is not a collector gun and hopefully will be shot a lot in a few situations - field, swamp and clay birds. Thing is it shoots high. I've patterned it repeatedly with various pads etc and I get about 75/25, 80/20 high at varying distances. I have a few very knowledgable friends counseling me and their verdict for me is that I have a lovely trap gun or I need to bend the stock. I really want to get this gun to fit and shoot flat. I will be visiting a competent stock man with it. Was wondering just how much this will change the gun with bending of the wrist (straight no PG), bending the tang, disrupting the finish etc. I know value from what I paid is significantly diminished but I'll take my licks as it is still a lovely gun that I want to keep and shoot a lot. I did buy it and choke it for waterfowl and steel but like someone said here on another post " it kills at both ends." Wicked recoil. Live and learn.
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Unread 09-20-2014, 10:26 AM   #2
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Eric,

You have 2 options. Either have the stock bent or have the comb shaved down to the correct drop for you.
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Parker Repros professionally modified to suit an individual shooter usually lose no value if done right.
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Jim Eyster at Heritage Gunshop can alter the point of impact by working on the barrels. He is famous for adjusting the POI and chokes on trap guns. He has done several SXS guns for me and all worked out perfectly. Hope this helps.
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I had a custom stock on an LC Smith with straight grip bent by Steven Bertram 2-3 years ago. http://www.bertramandco.com/ (303) 938-1996

He did not mess the finish or bottom tang up in any way and the gun was bent to my dimensions. The price for a single bend was $250 plus HIS. He was able to determine if my stock was a good candidate for bending via some pictures I sent him.
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Unread 10-02-2014, 09:41 AM   #6
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Bend the stock. We live once. Get the gun to shoot where you want it to.
Yes, they are great guns. Yes, it won't be a trap gun. Bend it anyway.
When it shoots flat, shoot the bejesus out of it; love it, and let a non-shooting "collector" somewhere fuss about what you have done.
Life and shooting are a much too joyful experience to worry about.

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Bend the stock. We live once. Get the gun to shoot where you want it to.
Yes, they are great guns. Yes, it won't be a trap gun. Bend it anyway.
When it shoots flat, shoot the bejesus out of it; love it, and let a non-shooting "collector" somewhere fuss about what you have done.
Life and shooting are a much too joyful experience to worry about.

Sam Ogle, Lincoln, NE.
If it does not fit, it is of little value. I agree completely with the sentiments expressed above.
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Sam and Bill,
Loud and clear on this one. It has to shoot and I want to keep it.
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Sam is "spot on".
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Update. Had Dan Morgan bend the stock. Got the skeet field open to shoot a few rounds. Boy it fits beautifully and I shot with confidence. I got what I wanted for - a go anywhere shoot anything kind of gun that's nice to carry and look at.
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