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Took a neighbor to shoot a pattern target from 16 yards. His Italian Grandfather's Beretta SXS, which was custom made, shoots a good 5-6 inches too low.

We added a slip-on comb pad that had different thickness rubber inserts and got the gun to shoot high enough. But-the POI had now moved 6-8 inches to the left due to the extra material hitting his cheek.

He doesn't want to attempt to raise it by having the stock bent.

Do you all have any suggestions for other approaches for raising the comb that he should try?

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Add layers of Dr. Scholl's moleskin padding to the top of the comb. It comes in 3x5 sheets and has an adhesive backing. Cut the sheets for just the top of the comb and apply. Add as many layers as you need. Its a temporary fix or just leave them on. Replace them as they get dirty or worn. I've never had a problem with the adhesive and stock finish, but check to see if the adhesive affects your wood.

I found it great to increase the height of the comb on a Ruger American rifle for the scope. Once I had the height I covered everything in black duct tape. It looks really bad, but the rifle shoots great.

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This works well and does NOT injure the gun smile
NO adhesives or glue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Triple-K-Leather-Cheek-Pad/706669.uts

I do change out the heavy laces, for some old braided fly line
and tighten it up in stages.

same item, different places

https://www.triplek.com/product/1502915030-shotgunrifle-cheek-piece-3/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TRIPLE-K-15030-...K-/132809579222

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Meadow Industries makes a kit with various thickness pads with a thin cover so cast isn't effected.

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How about just teaching him to shoot with a more heads up attitude like many of the old timers shot (and me).


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Since you know the amount of elevation you need, you could call these guys and order a custom pad to that specification. They are super fast, excellent quality, and really nice people.

I do sometimes add a leather lace around the buttplate if the stock is a straight grip.

http://www.cheeknstock.com/


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Could have someone cut and turn it into a mechanically adjustable comb as seen on many competition guns. Wide latitude of adjustment, same comb geometry.

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Originally Posted By: Joe Wood
How about just teaching him to shoot with a more heads up attitude like many of the old timers shot (and me).


That would work, for sure, but if he shoots other shotguns that don't require, or need, for him to see so much rib to shoot flat, he is in trouble trying to switch guns. Much better to make the gun shoot to where he looks, with his style, as long as that "style" is not poor form. Sounds like he has a pretty consistent mount, by the way the pattern moved left when you built in some cast.

There are several ways to build up the comb, mentioned already, but it comes down to whether or not he is bothered by how something looks. I've built them up with layers of cardboard and brown duct tape, too. But, how well a gun fits me is much more important to me than how it looks. "Pretty is, as pretty does" .......... for some of us.

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