Lengthening an 870 stock

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MikeS

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I recently purchased my first 870, an older Wingmaster in mint condition. Out of curiousity, I compared the length of pull (measuring from the trigger to the center/end of the recoil pad) and found that the 870 at 14" was .5" shorter the my Ithaca pump and .75" shorter than my Winchester auto that has at this moment a plastic buttplate. At first, I thought maybe the 870 stock had been cut, but the Remington website shows the length of pull for the new Wingmasters at the same 14"

A possible problem is that, although it have yet been measured by a gunsmith, my length of pull seems to be a shade over 15". So, what are my options for lengthening the stock on the Wingmaster? Is it as simple as adding an inch + of spacers in addition to the 1" recoil pad? I might feel comfortable shooting it the way it is, but I keep reading about the importance of "fit" so I'd appreciate advice. Thanks.

Mike
 
For huntin or defense...primarily. ?

If for huntin, fit it with the clothes you most likely to be wearin.

If for defence, fit it with the bulkiest clothes you might wear.

Too short mounts faster than too long.

Sam
 
Sam nailed it. The stock on the TB is just a hair under 15", but it fits me nicely when I'm wearing just a T shirt or a light shirt and vest.
And a good smith told me it was a little short for me.

On a goose hunt, I'd want something more like 14 1/4". An early season dove hunt, close to that trap gun. A thick cover quail, woodcock, or grouse gun, shorter again. "Serious" shotguns should be rather short, even if armor is not used.

But, stock fit is much more than just LOP. Drop is as important, pitch has some influence, and casr does also.

Swiping again from Brister, try a slip on pad with cardboard shims in it to establish how much more length is optimum for you. Then, have a smith make that length permanent with pad and spacers.

HTH...
 
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