Sporting Gun

Fit for purpose

Gun fit is a fundamental aspect of shooting. It is hard to shoot instinctively and consistently without it. You will find yourself having to check your gun position and adapt your body and head position to accommodate a poorly fitted gun.

Stance

A gun fit for a trap shooter is very different to a gun fit for a game shooter. Also, left- or right-handed shooters and over-and-under or side-by-side shotguns all require a different fit. After the ‘get to know you stage’ we introduce the gun to the client with some practice mounts. We then look at length of pull, which can vary greatly due to stance. If you stand

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