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Ac1d0v3r1d3 · March 23, 2011, 06:19 PM

Howdy
So I have recently acquired a Benelli Nova in 12 gauge with ghost ring sights. Previously I have shot the heck out of my Mossberg Maverick 88 and had no problems shooting it comfortably, quickly and accurately.
The problem I am having is that when I shoot my new benelli I get a bruise on my shoulder and obviously it hurts quite a bit. This may be caused by my excessive use of 3 1/2" goose loads. But I don't believe that is the problem. I'm making a conscience effort to hold the butt against my shoulder tightly.
Could LOP be an issue?
Am I just a sissy?
Might it be that the ghost ring sights cause me to hold the gun in a different way?
The butt pad on the shotgun is removable, so I can mess with LOP, but butt pads cost money and if can avoid buying several it would be a good thing.
Is there a way I can figure the right LOP for myself?
What say you?

-Chris

March 23, 2011, 06:19 PM	#1
Ac1d0v3r1d3 Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Location: Goldendale, Washington Posts: 439	Benelli LOP too long? Howdy So I have recently acquired a Benelli Nova in 12 gauge with ghost ring sights. Previously I have shot the heck out of my Mossberg Maverick 88 and had no problems shooting it comfortably, quickly and accurately. The problem I am having is that when I shoot my new benelli I get a bruise on my shoulder and obviously it hurts quite a bit. This may be caused by my excessive use of 3 1/2" goose loads. But I don't believe that is the problem. I'm making a conscience effort to hold the butt against my shoulder tightly. Could LOP be an issue? Am I just a sissy? Might it be that the ghost ring sights cause me to hold the gun in a different way? The butt pad on the shotgun is removable, so I can mess with LOP, but butt pads cost money and if can avoid buying several it would be a good thing. Is there a way I can figure the right LOP for myself? What say you? -Chris __________________ I aint the worlds best writer nor the best speller But when i believe in something i'm the loudest yeller. Woody Guthrie Last edited by Ac1d0v3r1d3; March 23, 2011 at 07:44 PM.