VizslaMike

Has anyone adjusted the stock fit on a 20 ga Legacy beyond using the included adjusting shims (B-C-D)? For an average sized guy, (5-11, 165 lbs, high cheek bone, slim build), the factory's "C" shim configuration works fairly well for skeet, but the stock contact is high on the shoulder. javascript:void(0) In order to fine tune the fit, I'm considering using an "A" shim to reduce the comb angle & better place the stock under my cheek and add an adjustable recoil pad to lower the point-of-contact on my shoulder. javascript:void(0) Comments are welcome from anyone with experience along these lines. javascript:void(0)

Of course, all of this discussion is somewhat theoretical... Instead of worrying too much about barrel length, get the best deal they can on a gun with a good stock fit, work it on skeet until you can comfortably hit a flying target, then after a year or so make a final decision on its usefulness. If it's not doing the job for you, sell it (consider any loss on the deal as being 'tuition money') and get something that better fits your needs based on what you have learned. A Benelli that's not been abused should re-sell, OK. When you are done, it would be nice if you report your findings out for the rest of us, too.

How does barrel length affect pointing control and ability to achieve an accurate shot? Please correct me, if I'm wrong... It seems that the shorter the barrel, the 'whippier' the gun and less accurate the gunner will be when it is mounted to the shoulder to fire; or (said differently) the longer the barrel, the slower the gun will be to mount and point, but easier for the gunner to follow through once a shot is fired. Michael