bodys gunstock and/or short lop, Mossberg 500

[wild cat mccane]

Hello,

I picked up a mossberg 500 yesterday and went trap shooting with the boss. Lots of fun. Rushed to every store to find one within the 2 hours before going. I ended up with a ported barrel version to my chagrin. However, didn't notice any negative effects.

I am of short stature, 5' 6" (maybe 7), and didn't find the wood stock too difficult to control. However, I am considering a shorter lop stock. Is a short lop bad for trap? Harder on the shoulder?

I know Hogue makes a short lop stock, but it is synthetic. Anyone now of a a wood mossberg 500 short lop stock?

Additionally, if such a thing does not exist, I really like the looks of the laminate Boyds' gunstocks. Beautiful looks. Does anyone have one? Can you comment on the buttpad's recoil compared to stock? Ease of installation? etc. Pics even?

Thanks!

Had a great time.

 

[rcmodel]

Too short will beat you to death shooting clays.
As mess up a smooth swing.
And you may even get hit in the nose by your thumb every shot, which makes for a real bad flinch.

I'm 5' 6" and shoot a 13 1/2" to 13 3/4"" LOP stock.
With is almost every factory stock made.

Try this with the stock you have now:

http://www.gunstocksinc.com/web_pages/Plate-pics/LOP-Measurement/how_to_measure_your_lop.htm

rc

 

[jaguarxk120]

The ported barrels are not for recoil reduction but rather shot pattern control.

 

[rcmodel]

I guess a lot of people didn't know that, including Mossberg.

From Mossberg

BARREL PORTING
Barrel porting helps reduce muzzle jump and felt recoil.

It has nothing to do with pattern control.

rc

 

[oneounceload]

And porting, on a low pressure gun like a shotgun, does nothing but makes your ears hurt. It has ZERO effect on anything, regardless of what the makers say.

I am over 6-2 and my LOP depends on the gun and the type of grip. I can use anything from a 14-1/4 to 15-1/4. A shotgun, especially for trap, is pointed, not aimed like a rifle, so do not go by whatever you use for a rifle. Fit is a LOT more than just LOP, it is also includes drop at comb, drop at heel, cast on or off, toe in or out, pitch, etc. All of that depends on your particular build as well as height.