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Dave McC · March 1, 2000, 05:53 PM

Don't worry Scott, some of my best friends shoot shotguns other than the venerated 870 (G)....

And, IMO, more folks shoot stocks that are too long than too short. A trimmed off stock may do more good than the PG thing, but I'd have to see you shoot to be sure.

Query, does your hand slip off during the reload stroke? Maybe a little roughening up of the forearm material is in order. Or, try some of the hook side Velcro glued on with craft glue. One like Gemtac should peel off afterwards w/o leaving a mark.

It might be all you need is practice.

BTW,back when I was instructing, a dedicated but vertically challenged rookie we had shot over 80% on the shotgun course. He was 4'10".

Hope this helps. If not,sing on out...

March 1, 2000, 05:53 PM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Don't worry Scott, some of my best friends shoot shotguns other than the venerated 870 (G).... And, IMO, more folks shoot stocks that are too long than too short. A trimmed off stock may do more good than the PG thing, but I'd have to see you shoot to be sure. Query, does your hand slip off during the reload stroke? Maybe a little roughening up of the forearm material is in order. Or, try some of the hook side Velcro glued on with craft glue. One like Gemtac should peel off afterwards w/o leaving a mark. It might be all you need is practice. BTW,back when I was instructing, a dedicated but vertically challenged rookie we had shot over 80% on the shotgun course. He was 4'10". Hope this helps. If not,sing on out...