WABS Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I've got a 12 gauge 870 express that is too short in the stock for me. I current put a slip over recoil pad over the existing recoil pad in order to add over a 1/2 inch of pull length. What is the most effective way of adding length - adding spacers in front of the existing recoil pad? If so, anyone have a suggestion as to which type to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Re: Increasing the length of the stock? Hey Buddy, You can add a thicker recoil pad or add a piece of wood or plastic under your existing recoil pad. I highly recommend adding a new recoil pad when you add this spacer. While you have the pad off, its a great time to fit a new pad. You will be much happier in the long run. Adding a thicker pad will keep the LOP original if you ever desire to get rid of the gun. All you will have to do is reinstall the original pad and its as it was from the factory. Pads come in various thicknesses from 1/4" through 1.5" thick. Brownell's has pads, spacers, and adjustable hardware to allow you to make it fit. I thought you only shot A5s? You must bve slumming with the 870. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: Increasing the length of the stock? WABS - You knew who was gonna answer, didn't you? AJ is still the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: Increasing the length of the stock? I'm glad I checked this post. I'm 6'4" and have a factory 870....as you can imagine, it's a tad small for my frame. How many inches do you suspect I should add? I don't have the first clue. Sure would be nice to shoot a shotgun that fits me for once..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: Increasing the length of the stock? It's hard to say what should be added or removed just going from a person's height. The build of the body, neck length, facial construction, etc can all change what is ideal for that person. The best way to get a gun fitted is to seek out a professional that has a try stock. It's adjustable for length, pitch, cast, and toe. It can be adjusted to be perfect for the shooter. You can always remove the pad and add a 2" spacer made of wood and remove material until it feels best to you. Once you have the length determined, you can remove the thickness of the recoil pad and install a new pad. You are set. If you end up setting the gun up at the longest end, when you add clothes for the wintertime, you willl find its too long. So, slightly shorter is better than longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: Increasing the length of the stock? Thanks AJ! The 870 is my trap gun -- haven't found anything (including my A5s) that I can score better with. I think I've got to add about 3/4" - 1". I'll take your suggestions and apply. It was my viewing of Brownells online catalog that made me ask the question in the first place. Also getting ready to put a recoil pad on my A5 Light. Sure wish you were here to assist. You are missed! So how is NM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: Increasing the length of the stock? most of the time, you can get a really good fit just by going off of your forearm (not perfect mind you, but close) place the stock on your forearm with your finger on the trigger, bend your arm to 90 degrees, there should be about 1/2" (1 finger) between the bend in your arm and the end of the recoil pad. it's a great place to start from for trigger pull, but AJ is correct when referencing the cast of the gun, etc. If you have a nice wood stock, I like to use a brass spacer. gives it a nice, elegant look without costing too much money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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