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RGSER 
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Posted on: Feb. 07 2012,10:51 |
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I have a Browning Lightning in 16, 20 and 28 ga. The Drop at comb is 1.5" and drop at heel is 2 3/8". I have handled Caesar Guerini Sporting Clays guns with 1.45 DAH & 2.15 DAC -- these dimensions do not fit me well with the same lop as I see a lot of rib. I have a chance to buy a CG woodlander at a very good price from a source a couple thousand miles distant. The woodlander is a field gun with the following measurements. DAC 1.45 with DAC being 2.25 . The woodlander specs seem closer to those of the Browning's 00 will there be a noticeable difference??
Thanks, J
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Bonasa
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Posted on: Feb. 07 2012,11:01 |
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The drop on the gun you are looking at is only about 1/8" less than on the guns you like. I think you will be fine. Test it on the impact board and if it is too high, you can have it bent down quite easily for about $150.
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RUFUS80
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Posted on: Feb. 07 2012,11:08 |
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Are the length of pull the same between the CG wood and the Browning. If so you should be fine.
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mike campbell
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Posted on: Feb. 07 2012,11:49 |
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There's no way to know for sure. Make sure a return is possible, then ask yourself whether it's a worthwhile gamble should you have to pay for roundtrip shipping.
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Mike Connally
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Posted on: Feb. 08 2012,6:18 |
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There is more to gun fit and dimensions than just numbers. A gun with a narrow comb will generally require less drop than a gun with a full, rounded comb. This will also affect cast. You aren't really going to know until you get a chance to handle it and/or shoot it.
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RGSER
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Posted on: Feb. 08 2012,8:28 |
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Thanks All! I will make arrangements for an inspection period if possible -- Canadian dealers usually do not offer that service. I don't mind paying shipping both ways as it's under $20.00 via post -- we don't have to go thru FFL's here -- just pop it in the mail.
Again -- thanks, John
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