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< 16ga. Guns ~ installing adjustable comb? |
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Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:35 pm
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who does it? need a link to some one to install an adjustable comb on my 16ga marlin mod 90. also should I go with a hard or soft comb? the gun fits me so no cheek slap, but I was thinking of comfort. |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
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Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:20 am
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I used to use Jim Olivant on Long Island. He was always great and reasonable, but of late he has had health issues, so I am not sure how consistent he may currently be.
I have also used Mark Deprez in the past and had great success with his work. He still advertises in the NSSA / NSCA Magazine and is upstate New York.
585-346-2425
deprez.mark@gmail.com
I am not a fan of soft combs as for me, the rigid gives me more consistent gun mount.
BTW, if the gun fits you well, why and adjustable comb to begin with? I have had some added only to find that I should have never moved the comb any further up. With regard to cast off if you need it, a good stock maker can bend your stock.
In any case, good luck. Bob |
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Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:03 am
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It only fits me with a higher comb, I have used the slip on kind and a plastic one, now I want a permanent one. You are correct in that before I spent the money I needed to make sure an adjustable comb was what I needed and it is. |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
16ga Western Auto Revelation
16ga Browning A-5 1929
16ga Marlin 90 1939
16ga browning citori lightning grade 3 2003
16ga Francisque Darne 1920 |
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Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:05 pm
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Laib's Gunsmithing in Spicer MN has done hundreds of them. Excellent work. Not cheap, but IMO you get what you pay for. |
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Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:30 am
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Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:01 am
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Google- Wenig Gunstocks |
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 4:49 am
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I would call Pete Hamann 1 (585) 259-0700
I recently had him put a soft comb on my Beretta skeet gun. He did an excellent job. I've also used Mark Deprez. He does excellent work also but is a bit more pricey. Plus Pete is a closer drive for me since both are local. |
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:00 am
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thanks, had it done by Tronspace |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
16ga Western Auto Revelation
16ga Browning A-5 1929
16ga Marlin 90 1939
16ga browning citori lightning grade 3 2003
16ga Francisque Darne 1920 |
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:23 am
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:44 am
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I liked his pics, turn around time, and talking to him, price was about the same as others. |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
16ga Western Auto Revelation
16ga Browning A-5 1929
16ga Marlin 90 1939
16ga browning citori lightning grade 3 2003
16ga Francisque Darne 1920 |
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:47 am
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I had adjustable combs installed on both my competition trap guns years ago. The work was done by a fellow club member and friend, so the work was not expensive. However, my old friend passed away years ago, and prices for the work have gone up significantly since then. So I doubt I'd have it done to a field grade hunting or recreational target gun today.
I've found the relatively inexpensive self-adhering Kickeez cheek pads to work well enough for me if adjustments are needed. These pads come in several thicknesses and can be trimmed to suit. I have an 1/8th inch thick one on my Ithaca Model 37 in order to raise the comb height where it meets my cheek just enough to raise the gun's POI to suit my needs. The gun now puts pattern centers spot on for me. Good enough and easily replaced if I ever need to. So far so good for nearly a decade. The pad will probably last longer than me.
I've seen a few hunting and less expensive target guns w/ molded on resin or silicone combs added to the stocks. I suspect a properly fitting model comb is first crafted of an easily molded and carved wood like balsa or from closed cell foam. The model is then used to create a mold or a form. Resin can also be carved and sanded to fit. Silicone can also be worked
If the closed cell foam is tough enough, then I'd probably just cover it with some synthetic leather and go w/ it. such a comb would probably hold up well enough for long enough and could also be replaced later on.
I'm just throwing this out there for anyone who needs to adjust their hunting gun stocks inexpensively. Hope the info helps. |
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:59 am
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16gaugeguy wrote: |
I had adjustable combs installed on both my competition trap guns years ago. The work was done by a fellow club member and friend, so the work was not expensive. However, my old friend passed away years ago, and prices for the work have gone up significantly since then. So I doubt I'd have it done to a field grade hunting or recreational target gun today.
I've found the relatively inexpensive self-adhering Kickeez cheek pads to work well enough for me if adjustments are needed. These pads come in several thicknesses and can be trimmed to suit. I have an 1/8th inch thick one on my Ithaca Model 37 in order to raise the comb height where it meets my cheek just enough to raise the gun's POI to suit my needs. The gun now puts pattern centers spot on for me. Good enough and easily replaced if I ever need to. So far so good for nearly a decade. The pad will probably last longer than me.
I've seen a few hunting and less expensive target guns w/ molded on resin or silicone combs added to the stocks. I suspect a properly fitting model comb is first crafted of an easily molded and carved wood like balsa or from closed cell foam. The model is then used to create a mold or a form. Resin can also be carved and sanded to fit. Silicone can also be worked
If the closed cell foam is tough enough, then I'd probably just cover it with some synthetic leather and go w/ it. such a comb would probably hold up well enough for long enough and could also be replaced later on.
I'm just throwing this out there for anyone who needs to adjust their hunting gun stocks inexpensively. Hope the info helps.
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When I started this project a few months ago, I used temporary type slip on comb risers and they worked, so then decided to spring for a permanent type, your advice is good |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
16ga Western Auto Revelation
16ga Browning A-5 1929
16ga Marlin 90 1939
16ga browning citori lightning grade 3 2003
16ga Francisque Darne 1920 |
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:45 pm
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Chris Vendel - CRV Custom guns ... check the website , prices should be on there |
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