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I have no idea what you're talking about. I've never noticed excessive recoil in my 8 pound Parker DH shooting 7/8 oz at 1100 fps.

Another thing to consider. Using lighter loads will preserve the woodwork of your 100 or so year old Parker.

Bodio is full of crap. I have a bunch of Parkers and none of them recoil all that much, even with short magnums in a 1-frame 16.

my Parkers don't kick any more- but the one I shot today does miss more

You would be AMAZED what lacing one of these on a Parker stock
would do to reduce felt recoil, WOW!

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Triple-K-...T.mc_id=crrdtfd

You can add excessive pitch to that list, also. A gun that has the muzzles 6-8" from the wall, when the butt is up against the baseboard WILL boot you, when it goes off.

As to Fox runs notion that "Bodio is no McIntosh", I have yet to read anything by McIntosh on fishing, the sport of kings (Falconry) ornthology, geology, ranch wars, loss of a soul mate, chile, sight hounds, Mongolia, pigeon racing, cock fighting, hunting with the fairer sex, or a thousand other topics, I have enjoyed by Mr. Bodio.

Steve Bodio, can write on a wide variety of interesting subjects. Including guns. No writer gets it right 100% of the time for 100% of other poeple, but, Bodio does a great job. I remember when McIntosh was savaged (rightly so, maybe) for advising people to take the choke out of their clay target guns.

I did read one magazine article where Mike got loose in his wife's kitchen (literally, he polished off several bottles of wine during the prep, by his own admission) preparing a blackbird pie of some sort.
I know I'd much rather eat, drink, or listen to stories round a campfire, with Stephan Bodio.

Not that it is an issue, anymore. But, on my bucket list is doing just that with Steve, if he will have me. We've talked about it. Just have to do it.

Best,
Ted

I have owned three. An early 20ga Trojan which was pleasant except when it doubled - so I sold it. A CHE 12ga which I only shot a few times before selling it because I already had a more useful 12ga and a 20ga VHE 28" barrels which I have no recoil problems with even with 1 ounce loads. The VHE is a late Remington Parker with modern dimensions. Also had a 28ga reproduction which I couldn't shoot well as the stock was too straight so it was sold too.

Well said. Amen. Best, Gil

Mike,
I always wanted to try one on a 1-3/4 x 2-3/4 gun but was always turned off by the lace on design. Have you seen or have experience with these? Velcro rather than lace on and fit to your gun. Looks pretty good.


http://www.cheeknstock.com/main.html

No I have not used the Velco unit, but looks very interesting.

I take the heavy laces out and use OLD tan colored braided flyline.
I take care to tighten carefully and not put the grommets out.
And after I shoot, I tighten the line and then tuck the line under the rear of the flap. And on and on till it gets very tight with no movement. Then all is well.

For the minimum expense, EITHER sure would be worth a try.

Mike