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Old March 19, 2009, 09:12 PM   #4
RoscoeC
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Your gun doesn't fit you. Are you right or left handed? Are you properly mounting and obtaining a good cheek weld? Are you holding your cheek up from the stock because the hard recoil smacks your cheek?

The two bead system is to confirm that you have the gun mounted correctly. Most highly experienced shooters use a single bead and a fair number use no bead at all. When you shoot the gun, ignore the rear bead.

The subject of gun fit is a large one, too complex to completely cover here. There are several good books that cover it well.

Most folks find that with some coaching and practice they can become proficient with an off the shelf shotgun provided they are of average stature. However, there are those that can't make it work without some adjustments to the drop and cast of the stock.

Technique is very important also. I don't know your background or experience, so if you are familiar with all this, just ignore it, but shotguns are not sighted like rifles, so the bead is just a guide. A properly fitting shotgun with proper technique will shoot where you look.
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