I am thinking about having some DAH taken

[Labowner]

Linn, I have had a couple of my guns straightened out to my liking. I have in my area two smiths that are capable of trying it. From what I have learned, some stocks will turn into a wet noodle and the smith can bend it to your liking some don't want to bend at all some just spring right back you can have better results with a straight grip stock verses pistol grip, European walnut easier than black. It's a gamble, good luck.

[Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile)]

Linn, I assume that you are attempting to lower the point of impact ? If your stock is in the range of normal drop measurements, changing the dah may not acomplish what you want. the degree of pitch has a direct effect on lowering or raising point of impact. I would suggest spacing out the plate or pad, one quarter of an inch at the top. This is easily acomplished by backing out the screws and placing three or four standard hardware washers between the plate and stock, snug down the screws and pattern the gun. I think you will be suprised at the results.If this works, then have a competent smith change the pitch. I don't recommend bending a parker stock, they will eventually crack.

Brad

[Austin W Hogan]

Is it really drop at heel or pitch that is your problem, or drop at comb? Stock bending will have little effect on drop at comb.
Does the gun have a mid bead? It is possible to train yourself to put a little more space between the beads when you mount to increase elevation.

Best, Austin