Shotgun Fitting

Flynn89

Dear all,

I have my shotgun for at least 7 years now and as I have changed physical over these years, the gun has started to fall out of fit for me. It is starting to hurt my cheek at the moment and my shot count has drop as I find it hard to get my eye set down the rib of the gun quickly

The gun itself is a Rizzini and was bought second hand, so havent a clue how old it is. It is very reliable and he never let me down. From talking with another board member a few months ago, they informed me that it may be possible for a shotgun gunsmith to steam and shape the stock again into fit for me. He told me there was a lad in cork that does it but I forgot the name.

My question is does anybody know the lad in Cork or any other specialist shotgun fitters around the country who I go to and talk to? The more information the better.

Thank you

Flynn

cookimonster

This is from a post a few years back but it will be a start for you:

Walter Blacklaw, East Coast Rod and Gun and Mervyn Jeffers in Bandon, Pat Sludds http://www.gunstocks.ie/

J.R.

http://www.ncwadgc.net/Useful%20Links.html

Walter Blacklaw Gunsmithing Services.

Walter is a top class gunsmith from Co. Wexford. He carries out quality work at a resonable price on most makes of gun. He uses a regular courier to collect and return your firearm at a low cost from anywhere in the country. Walter is fully authorised to undertake all European service work on Browning® products and warranties, on their behalf.

Walter was trained by Elderkins of Lincolnshire and previously completed an in-house training course under Carl Beeman, head gunsmith of Browning® U.K.

Contact him on 086 3719609.

Flynn89

Hi all,

I trued to ring Walter but have no success, the above number did not work for and someone else answered. Does anybody have a current number or e-mail for him?

Thank you

bluezulu49

Hi Flynn89,
I would recommend Pat Sludds. He altered two shotguns for me ( a sbs and an o/u) and one each for three of my shooting companions at what we regarded as very reasonable prices and with very good shooting results. He is located a few miles south of Enniscorthy.
My only regret is that I did not have it done years ago.

Flynn89

I seen Pat Sludds site pop up a few times, does he just do stocks or can he do the whole gun as I was thinking I would get the barrels and action cleaned while I was at it?.

bluezulu49

Hi Flynn89.
Pat only does timberwork only and does excellent fitting.