The best way would to use a stockfitter's tool that sits on the top rib and extends out over the stock with measuring gauges that drop down to the comb and heel. Combo gauge

If you don't have one of those, you can lay the gun upside down on a table (make sure any beads are off the edge of the table) and then measure the distance from the table top to the heel.

Last edited by Doverham; 06/29/12 11:00 AM.
Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.