Where do I go?

[hbhobby]

I have read about having guns fitted to you. I am wanting a nice over/under shotgun that fits me. So where do I go to get this done and about how much should I expect to pay. I want good quality but not break the bank either.

 

[wizrd]

You don't mention what the shotgun will be mainly used for. Casual hunting, trap, skeet, sporting clays, etc.? Differnt disciplines call for different set-ups, as far as preferred sight pictures go. Try to contact the Ben Avery Clay Shooting Center in Az. -- I believe they used to have gunfitters at their facility -- or they can probably refer you to someone local. A good popular shooting club - trap or skeet - could probably refer you to a local stock-fitter. Good luck. Expect several hundred dollars.

 

[Virginian]

"expect several hundred dollars"
That does not include the cost of the shotgun.

 

[jaguarxk120]

The fitting session will be that several hundred dollars. That will include the measuring time with a try gun and range time making minor adjustments.

In the end you will get the final measurements you take to your stock maker.

 

[FITASC]

Then you add the price of the wood you want him to use - that can range from several hundred to several thousand.

Or you have someone install an aftermarket adjustable comb and butt plate and tweak it to fit you - still going be at least several hundred (as in $5+)

 

[Skeets]

Gun Fitting

"Shotgun Sports"is the main magazine all the suppliers and craftsmen to the shotgun games use to advertise their skills.I'm a skeet shooter,but visit the Indiana State Trap Shoot each summer to visit with them.In many years of skeet I've found nothing to be inexpensive!Best Wishes,Skeets

 

[FITASC]

There is also Clay Shooting USA, Shooting Sportsman, and the mag from the NSCA/NSSA called Clay Target Nation now.

 

[hbhobby]

Thank you. I will definitely give Ben Avery guys a call