Drop at Comb

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Garth Gustafson

Were we built that differently back then or were stock dimensions geared to different shooting or hunting styles?

Bingo! That is the generally accepted answer and I agree.

If I shoot a gun with 2-1/2" DAC on a crossing shot, I'd be missing way high. But if I was lucky enough to surprise a raft of ducks and caught them on the rise, the extra drop might be a good thing.

I think that kind of DAC would work in the reverse of what you think.

[Autumn Daze]

Garth, There are two dimentions Drop at Comb and Drop at Heel. The more important of the two is drop at comb. A gun stocked at 1 1/2" DAC and 2 5/8" DAH are perfect for me. The shooting style of years ago was "Head erect" The shooter of that era never "Cheeked" the gun but rather placed the gun in the shoulder pocket.