Gun Fit 101

[@parrisgeorge9708]

Thanks for a fantastic video! I was fortunate enough to get a gun fit several years ago and I was surprised by how involved the process was. The fitter brought a try gun and his tools. I had 2 of my guns that the fitter first took measurements from. We then went to the plate and he watched how I mounted and shot with my guns. That process took a bit of time due to nerves on my part. He then brought out the try gun first setup like the gun that I was shooting. From there he made adjustments. Once we were happy with how the try gun was on the plate we then went to several clay target stations so he could see how I hit with the try gun. After some more tweaking I was hitting targets well. He checked out the fit on my other gun with some drills and shooting. He wrote a good number of notes and fit numbers for me. It was money well spent not only for the hard numbers generated but also the amount that I learned that day.

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Johnny this video was very knowledgeable and will get people to understand the simple body mechanic's. No two people are the same in gun mount. Keep up the great work

[@adriantyler6911]

I knew this was going to be good the moment I read the title. But really brought it home at 29:34 when you pointed out........ 'When someones hunched up on a gun, brought their shoulder up they're shmakin' their face down, they're all over it''......That's me! No wonder my cheek is blue after 50 cartridges! I really need some tuition!

[@stewy1024]

My Man!!! I asked and I received, thank you for listening to your viewers and putting out awesome content.

[@joshhildebrand2133]

I just wanted to say thanks from across the pond, I have recently built a couple custom trap stocks for a few people and the information you provided made it a great deal easier for me to set up the guns for my costumers shooting stiles vastly improving their scores

[@jimrowland6089]

Nicely done. I think the more you know the better you can shoot. Fit has always helped me since I have always been mostly the wrong size for average fitting guns. Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy your videos.

[@travissullivan5476]

I shoot a game named scrap, trap bird from skeet pads, three days a week in Florida. Love your videos but especially this one.

[@chrishandsley2909]

Thank you so much for all of these incredible videos. I find them so helpful and informative. I’m new to the sport and thanks to your expertise and engaging format, I’m already addicted!!! I’m learning so much from you guys in what feels like a very steep learning curve! It’s not just these type of vids though, for example, your video on conservation was incredible and opened my eyes to issues on my doorstep and I now feel much more informed. Unfortunately the ‘side of the gamekeepers’ doesn’t seem to garner much attention but seeing the passion with which they spoke, made me feel the issue really needs highlighting. I’m not local to you but am in the process of applying for my licence, and would happily spend a couple of hours in the car to visit the shop! Once again, thank you.

[@MrSluby]

As someone who's about to buy there first shotgun, I best get settled in for a gun 30 minutes 😂 great content as always Jonny!

[@aceofspadeslandscapelesson8219]

Very informative and articulated! Thanks from Nova Scotia! Subscribed ❤

[@rikomy]

Great video Johnny,I’m going to be booking lessons and gun fit with Ben husthwaite as soon as I can,keep up the good work mate

[@stevepicton8222]

Brilliant informative video , some great tips ! I’ve recently bought a Winchester 8500 the gun seems to fit me like a glove as standard , which is fab . Jonny how about doing a video on stock bending, and other alterations to achieve a better fit ? Great video keep up the good work 👍

[@ericc3327]

Wonderful video! As a cross dominant shooter this helps me a ton in how I approach evaluating guns.

[@wholeNwon]

Jonny, would you consider making a video on shotgun sight picture? This is more of an issue for sxs shooters than others and, I believe, contributes to the shunning of those doubles. BTW, did you know that it was your Mr. Churchill who pointed out to our Annie Oakley that her guns did not fit her properly? He then made her a 28b, I believe, but perhaps not, that was a revelation for her. Not wanting to see her shoot English guns, Parker Bros. made another 28b for her but to Churchill's measurements.

[@tgsoutdoors]

That I would

[@willaimwinchell1813]

This is a great video. Lots of people have stock problems and not sure of the fix.

[@adriantyler6911]

At 1:24 the finish on the trigger guard, receiver and forend release catch of your MK38 look like an old service rifle where the finish has worn to a subtle warm patinated brown colour.....did you remove the Silver Nitride finish? Have you used barrel browning on it?

[@tgsoutdoors]

The factory finish is gone, and then I colour hardened it, because people said I shouldn’t be done! Add a few years of neglect and there you have it.

[@adriantyler6911]

@@tgsoutdoors Thanks Jonny! Sounds just like you!! Looks great! I love that old service rifle look. Maybe Miroku should add it as an option! lol Great channel, I enjoy it immensely. Just need to improve my shooting to enjoy that part just as much!

[@nickcoggan1625]

Hi I currently work for John rigby and co I've worked for Holland and Holland and purdey's, I find all of this very interesting

[@ralphsmith242]

Question; how does one know if the length is too long? It seems to feel long, but how does one know? Is there some particular symptom that will develop if the length is too long?

[@simoncampion4560]

In the middle of having a new stock made. With a Montecarlo stock. Also needed more Cast. Can't wait for my second fitting now.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Awesome 👏

[@simoncampion4560]

@@tgsoutdoors thanks! Love the channel.

[@hhffneto]

A very good video. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

There is a wide variation in proper length of pull among the best world class shooters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rLl5iJo7t9iJY Hunting here in Montana, length of pull can vary by 2 inches depending on whether I'm hunting huns/sharptails in a t-shirt in September or wild roosters below freezing in a parka in late December. A consistent cheek weld and alignment down the rib is key. By taping a straw on the rib, close the eyes, mount the gun, open the eyes, is there a natural look down the straw to the bead? If so, the shotgun fits.

[@gurmitsingh3120]

Taping a straw is a good tip.! Thanks

[@TheMoodyedge]

What about fit, if you are right handed but left eye dominant? Im just getting into clays having shot target rifles for a couple of years, so will be after my first shotgun. Im 6"3, slim and ahve beehn looking for advice on youtube. Ive seena lot of contradicting advice, some saying you should not close one eye, and eye dominance isnt the issue many make it out to be. Others saying you should not lookd own the barrel. Im rather confused. Any insight would be appreciated.

[@gggggg19789]

hello there . very useful video thanks . i just noticed one important thing that i started to squeeze my gun stock harder to my cheek than i used to do it before and now happens like so that, my gun stock casted on and I, some times look on the rib from the right side, like..my gun stock bended in .first i thought may be would be good to stick gun pad on the stock but ..i own benelli M2 and it shoots high anyway and if i do this it will shoot more higher.can anybody give me an advice how can i fix this problem

[@simonbon100]

This is a really informative video. Thank you. Where can I purchase an adjustable pad to adjust for cast? To fit Beretta 694. Thanks again Jonny.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Recoil systems is great but will need fitting

[@simonbon100]

@@tgsoutdoors Thank you very much.

[@traildogisla]

The idea I am struggling with is the idea of having a consistent mount before you get a gun fit. My mount is inconsistent because my current gun doesn't fit, to the point I have stopped shooting yet hesitant on getting a gun fit as I know things may change when I get back to shooting regularly. Considering just buying an adjustable gun, shoot until I feel more consistent then selling for a custom fit gun. (Primarily a game shooter)

[@traildogisla]

Just to add to that, struggling to find a gun fitter locally that I feel is trust worthy

[@martinserjeant9399]

Great informative film also made me chuckle quite a lot, I am having a gun fit done on the 18th December fingers crossed

[@tgsoutdoors]

Great! Who with?

[@chrisiaciofano9359]

I have always had issues with gun fit. I believe its because I shot rifles with scoped from a very young age and could mount a rifle very quickly to shoot rabbits. I was wondering if this is a common problem, and if there are shotguns out there that have been custom made to replicate a rifle fit. Always a fan

[@loungemen662]

2:03 So that’s where my weed roach went😂😂😂😂

[@simonbrittan1331]

Can you give me some idea of what I should expect to pay for gun fitting please

[@joesands952]

yes we know that canting a gun over will sent shot or bullet off course ! Left or Right ! so right handed with a straight stocked rifle so IF the scope was canted over slightly so reticule is at 2 minuets past 12 o clock the stock will fit easier into shoulder socket but if 2 minuets before 12 o clock the toe will stick into the chest ! I saw an american sniper scope years ago with a built in " spirit level " to stop canting the rifle so always held totally veritical so NO canting ! very useful idea !

[@tgsoutdoors]

Coming soon! The shotgun spirit level

[@joesands952]

@@tgsoutdoors good i ll watch . it wud be better on a rifle thou ! think that old sniper scope was a unertal ? something like that? if we cud just mount the gun exactly same every time into the shoulder ! be perfect ! many thanks for the vids

[@BertieWynne]

Great video, lots of information to think about

[@tgsoutdoors]

A pleasure!

[@jayh9144]

Very informative.

[@dermotflanagan865]

Thinking of going over to Portugal to get fitted in July for my 682 gold e has anyone been to JM?

[@abdulnewman1095]

Thanks my dear friend ,we learned a lot from you ,by the way,this is not boring at all 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦greetings from Morocco

[@tgsoutdoors]

Shukran akhi

[@martinbyers1412]

This was very interesting. When watching the bit about which part of your finger you use to pull the trigger, I realised that I use a different part of my finger on a shotgun to a rifle, is this normal?

[@tgsoutdoors]

Very normal.

[@davidpyper82]

My Brain imploded

[@markundrill6480]

Great video lot of useful information cheers 👍

[@knotthead17]

I have two questions, how in the world am I supposed to choose a shotgun when it’s impossible to find a place that will let me shoot nice over and unders? Secondly, how in the world am I supposed to know if a shotgun fit or is it any good?

[@andneekey]

Thanks for this

[@simoncrooks7441]

Thanks, very informative

[@ontarget1312]

Love this video

[@MrSluby]

Alright Jonny calm down it's been a tough year 1:17

[@sarmadbehnam4018]

what about weight and balance?

[@simonread5633]

Johnny I've recently brought a shotkam and have noticed on reviewing the footage I shoot high on a lot of birds. Could this be because the adjustable stock is to high or to low? Tia

[@tgsoutdoors]

Could be either to be honest. Or poor technique?

[@anmihop]

It would be useful to know some good fun fitters around europe.

[@paulyoung4814]

Best explanation and realistic explanation

[@1yehny]

Really great content.

[@sanolivo6867]

Excellent.

[@snook1249]

When are you going to do the video about doing a palm swell?

[@andriy_moskalyk]

The best explanation video on the yutube

[@harrylewis4975]

Fantastic

[@219garry]

Just make the whole stock out of memory foam. lol

[@jacobzachary5631]

… please come to the states and teach smiths fit… nobody does it in Texas

[@jjdeville7884]

The next Jeremy clarkson

[@leonardvanantwerpen2397]

Morning

[@davidgcalderone]

One day I will have a proper shotgun made to fit me, budget, budget, budget

[@tgsoutdoors]

Less than you would think

[@davidpyper82]

I've practiced regularly for 12 years to be gun fit

[@zeeyadYoussef]

Too many information Thanks dude! I wish you did semi auto not over under

[@tgsoutdoors]

Fit is the same concept

[@Stang1534]

If you buy a high-end shotgun and you don’t have custom dimension you’re an idiot My new number 2 AYA Will have custom dimensions

[@victorbruce5772]

Stay in shape, or your guns won't fit anymore.

[@berndl.5214]

👍

[@Dazhimself]

Unfortunately only this £80,000 gun fits me...

[@simonbrittan1331]

Sorry I meant Karina

[@funkla65]

Yes, what happened with her fitting project....or did she toss the Baikal for a Fabarm Syren? ;-)

[@finallyfriday.]

So many good videos with such good content but just slooow down. You speak fast, mumbling, and inarticulate. Throw in a few more consonants so we can understand more of your dialog. (English is wasted on the English).

[@tgsoutdoors]

😂 😂 T’s are dead

[@finallyfriday.]

@@tgsoutdoors so... it's GS Outdoors? Anyway, keep rolling out the good stuff. Just add a sign language person screen in the corner, please.

[@الشراريالشراري-خ6ق]

بداع

[@bearstudio2023]

Or fit a red dot or holographic scope and never care about this ever again :D

[@bernrihn6733]

I really don't know why I play your videos. Your content is superficial at best. It does not come from a place of real expertise and experience. It sounds like you are reading a script from some text. Sorry, you are not quite my guy.