LH SBE II + Pistol Grip??

[zeus26]

I have a 26" left-handed SBE II in Realtree APG. Any issues putting a steady grip on a LH gun? I only ask because, as other Southpaws can probably relate to, I've had plenty of things in life say "Fits all models," only to find out that it doesn't include the lefty version! Any fellow leftys done this modifcation to their SBE II?? Thanks in advance folks.

 

Eric

Edited December 22, 2009 by zeus26

[CH/QuakerBoyProstaff]

It works great on either Right or Lefthand guns. I handled a L/H M2 with a Steadygrip on it at Gander Mtn, and you could work the safety and trigger without a hitch, and cheekweld was spot-on.

[zeus26]

Thanks… what do you mean by cheek weld? Comb?

[CH/QuakerBoyProstaff]

Yes. Like the relationship your face has on the stock while sighting down the rib, or optics. When you bear down on that baby, you can almost see the gobbler walking in front of the bead:D

[zeus26]

Can anyone explain how the system works to use a sling with the Steady Grip? I'm having a tough time imagining it with what I can see in pics.

 

Thanks,

 

Eric

[CH/QuakerBoyProstaff]

It is a square block of metal that goes in the middle of the stock.There is no swivel used on the stock end when it is rigged up this way. If you run a bit more length in your sling strap, you won't notice much of a difference when it is on your shoulder, but if you run less, the gun will sit at a flat angle on your back. This can be awkward with a turkey vest on. I simply added a standard sling post to the bottom of the stock, so it rides like a normal gun. This is important to me, when a quick snap-shot may present itself.

[zeus26]

How did u get a normal post put on the steady grip? I always take my sling off as soon as I set up. If I couldn't take the sling off with the steady grip installed, it would def be a deal breaker for me.

[CH/QuakerBoyProstaff]

Just drill a small hole with the apropriate bit, on the bottom of the stock, about two inches from the tip of the recoil pad(Where most posts are normally) and install the post. You can then use a swivel on both ends of the gun, and can remove it whenever you want. A gunsmith can do this for under $20 for you(post included).

[10Gauge]

what chad said.......why do you completely remove your sling when turkey hunting?

 

I'm just curious?

 

Jeff in SW Ohio

[zeus26]

what chad said.......why do you completely remove your sling when turkey hunting?

 

I'm just curious?

 

Jeff in SW Ohio

 

I've always done it. If I think I'll have more than a couple of minutes before he arrives; first thing I do is clear out debris at the base of the tree, next I get out the pruning shears and trim brush, grass, etc., then off comes the sling.

 

I guess it boils down to two things: (1) I don't want it to catch against my leg if I have to reposition, switch knees, etc., and (2) I don't want it to worry about it swinging/swaying if I need to do a quick re-position on a bird.