Hunting vs competition is like street racing vs NHRA Drag racing. On the street, you "run what you brung". Same in hunting. A 40-50% average on game is fine. In registered target shooting, it won't get you outta D Class.
Anyone who shoots a dedicated target gun in comp, will have it fitted. Hunting scores are improved by good gun fit, as well, but hunting, especially with classic side by sides ain't about score. Some of my most fun had in the field, were with poorly fitting old relics out of the 1800s.
That said, for the past 20 years or so, I have looked for modern shootable dimensions on my classics.
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