At it again - 16 gauge grouse gun restoration

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You guys are a practical bunch!

Where are the dissenting opinions?

[Mills]

If it functions for you as is, enjoy it this season, then decide what it needs and send it to someone then. The members here can recommend several competent gunsmiths

[24 grams]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

If it functions for you as is, enjoy it this season, then decide what it needs and send it to someone then. The members here can recommend several competent gunsmiths

I have already spoken to Kody Kearcher about it. Although he has never done any work for me, his Uncle Keith did some excellent stock work for me a long time ago, and I thought I couldn't go far wrong.
(If anyone has experience to the contrary, please feels free to PM me).

[Mike of the Mountain]

I agree with Dean and Jim, hunt with it as is, just use a slip on butt pad. There are some nice ones out there that are buckle on leather and have multiple removable spacers in them. Gary Fatheree (The Leatherman) from the Carlisle, PA area makes. I have some of his pads for my guns and they work great.

[24 grams]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

I agree with Dean and Jim, hunt with it as is, just use a slip on butt pad. There are some nice ones out there that are buckle on leather and have multiple removable spacers in them. Gary Fatheree (The Leatherman) from the Carlisle, PA area makes. I have some of his pads for my guns and they work great.

Agreed on the first part. I intend to shoot this nifty little gun exactly as it is.

With respect to the slip on butt pad suggestion, I wish I had know about the Leatherman suggestion, because I came to the same conclusion, and I already ordered the Gamekeeper Slip-On Recoil Pad from Galazan.

Great advice from lots of guys, which I appreciate.

This gun is perfect in its own way, and I have no doubt that it will be hell on grouse and woodcock as it is.

[Merv Boyd]

It looks reallly clean and appears to have been taken care of. Even the screws look almost perfect.

I would not be embarrassed to accompany her to the field.