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Unread 12-16-2023, 01:18 PM   #4
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Yep, but after 70 years of shooting at the target, it's hard, real hard to change my style depending on which gun I'm shooting. Best I can do is to smash my face on the stock
I get it, John. I can't shoot low stocked guns to save my life, at least not at birds that require quick shooting. I'm not sure how you could make more drop. Most of the "additive" measures I'm aware of are for creating less.

If it's a nice gun you don't want to get rid of, you could shoot it with me and probably still be the best shot.

I cringe when I read GBE's account of sanding down his "Little Purdey," but it worked for him and the gun still looked great.

I've committed to not buying guns that don't have higher stock drops. I've saved a great deal of money not buying guns that made me drool otherwise when I saw them. I say I've committed to that, but my wife says I should BE committed for buying too many guns.

Good luck with your dilemma.
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