By Tom Beckstrand - Photos by Mark Fingar. The adjustable comb is an essential part of accurate shooting. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. If the hole is centered above or below the aiming point, you will have to alter the drop of the stock. A tight choke should be installed on the barrel. Shoulder the gun to determine left or right adjustment. But when you have got it at the right height it is best to throw the key away as one off day may cause you (incorrectly) to blame the comb. The New Hunters Guide is simply what George wishes he would have had when learning how to hunt; a single place to get practical hands on knowledge about different kinds of hunting, gear, strategy, and tips that can improve your comfort and fun factor in the woods. The back sight for a shotgun is your eye. Often, the vertical adjustment is lost when the cast adjustment must be made at the same time. The cast is the windage adjustment on a shotgun. Most senior instructors would be more than glad to take a quick look at your shotgun and help you adjust it without charge, but here are a few tips for the do-it-yourselfer. Another object of the present invention is to provide a detent system for incremental, predictable adjustments in both the cast direction and the vertical direction.
Most people pick up a gun, throw it to their shoulder, close one eye and look down the rib. With the gun mounted, observe how far the stock drops below the bore line. For example, a simple moulded raiser is available in a few thicknesses and won't break the bank. Referring still to FIGS. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION. Test your fit to see the impact point. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications with the proper scope of the appended claims appropriately interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents. The comb hardware is laser etched with our company logo and is serial numbered. The adjustable comb is installed onsite at Graco and done with precision cutting tools that measure down to the thousandth of an inch (. 1 an isometric view of an adjustable comb apparatus according to the present invention; FIGS. Just using the locking screws on the side is not a good idea because the comb has the possibility of dropping position and you'll have to reset your height again. A 1/16-inch adjustment of the comb equals roughly 1-1/2-inch change at thirty yards. It is recommended that from time to time, or just before shooting, to take your #15 Torx Plus Allen Flag Key Wrench and check to be sure the two top comb screws are snug.
We take a look at the adjustable comb and the simple adjustments you're able to make using a 2. Every inch off-center at 16 yards requires a 1/16th-inch change in the stock dimensions. Cutting a wood stock should be done with great care or by a professional gunsmith. Relative to the position shown in FIG. 00 plus shipping, with additional insurance if desired. To check your point of impact, shoot the gun at a target 16 yards away. A lot of LE snipers do this. Stock length in relation to comb height. However, military and law enforcement snipers should be keenly aware of what the comb can do to provide both comfort and performance. Trap gun stocks conform to the shooter's shoulder and face in specific ways to influence eye position and aim. However, it is important to remember that a rifle fit for prone shooting may be difficult to use from other positions. CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE RIB A T THE MUZZLE END —. Start by shouldering the rifle and resting your cheekbone along the comb. If you can see through the straw and see the front bead clearly, your position is pretty good.
What is comb height? If that's the case, you might want to invest in a trip to a nearby gun fitter or senior instructor. How do you fit a shotgun to your body? This can mean that if you find a really nice gun that suits you apart from its stock, it may well still be worth buying. The rib at the muzzle end has two holes—one slightly higher than the other. Using an adjustable comb to center the shooter's eye on the barrel or to improve the shooter's POI is a competitive edge that can mean the difference between first place and last place in a competition. Duplicate Soft Combs $400. This is the dot you will be mounting to and using as your target. Even a flat wood toothpick can change the drop of a gun half an inch. The posts will slide back and forth within a particular set of receiving slots through which respective set screws are threadedly inserted. So, you want to shoot better, right? In operation, the adjustable comb apparatus 20 is utilized in the following manner. That is what it takes to achieve the short, crisp, trigger pulls with sub-4lbs release weights found on the majority of high-grade competition shotguns. Discovering these for yourself can be very useful in the long run.
The protective coating is a very durable anodizing that will last the life of the product. A hanging bedsheet with a small mark in the center works very well, because it won't allow you to see the exact point of impact and make unconscious adjustments. There are easy and hard ways to adjust the length of pull on a shotgun. Fortunately, manufacturers are now offering firearms with kits that allow you to tailor the stock for a better gun fit. 4, of the portion of the base shown in FIG. There is a space between the top comb and the buttstock below. A preferred adjustable comb for a firearm will be mass-produced, yet provide enough adjustment options to meet the needs of the many different types and styles of shooters. Other Perks To Good Fit.
Having a comb raised or lowered is nothing to fear and neither is a minor adjustment to cast. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION. If you can't, you risk a recoil punch in the nose and want more length. Gun fit can be assessed by visiting a clay range with a good coach, having a lesson and getting some advice. Each post contains a plurality of detents 38 (see FIG. LE snipers spend a lot of time behind their rifles during callouts. By raising the rear of the comb higher than the front, the comb will become parallel to the barrel, which is more comfortable for most shooters. This forms a "figure eight" or "stacked" configuration.
3 Insert the smaller (2mm) alien wrench (provided) into the drop stop adjustment screw lo cated in the center of the drop stop nut. Then repeat the sheet test to see if you've got the gun shooting where you want it to. Move the point of impact horizontally by loosening the comb posts and sliding them in the direction of the desired change. If you don't have a pattern plate, you can use a sheet of plywood covered with paper, a sheet, or a plastic tablecloth. Keep mounting and adjusting the comb until you get it right. With rear all the way up: 9". A firearm 22 is provided (see FIGS. This makes it all the more important to gain some insight into the difference between budget guns and more expensive models. The flange portion 34 includes a pair of mounting locations 36 through which fasteners may be installed to secure the adjustment pins 30 to the comb (see FIG.
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