I new family in-law is interested in shooting so I'm trying to help him. He wants to shoot white tail deer and is sold on the idea of a .243...his mother-in-law shoots a .243. He is 6"5"-6'6" with long arms so most guns are too short for him. An adjustable stock would probably solve that problem. Can you guys recommend a rifle line that I can look into for him. And if you have knowledge of a specific rifle brand or model, please pass it along. Thanks for your help
Rifle with adjustable stocks?
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js8588
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some people just put a little extension pad that slips on the existing stock. you might get one and try it on one of the rifles you have access to, to see if that works for him. I'm 6'6" and manage fine with stock stocks … although, I can tell the ones with a little longer stock are more comfortable to shoot.
mgmorden
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A slip on pad is a good temporary solution. If he ends up sticking with it, I'd personally just buy a replacement stock with whatever LOP he wants. Boyds makes nice stocks and can do up to 14 3/4" LOP.
BigBL87
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Boyds At-One stock is probably one of the more affordable options out there, and they make them for most rifles so he could pick out his favorite rifle and order a stock:
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/at-one
For the record, I'm 6'5" and manage pretty well with standard rifles. I definitely like my LOP on the longer side, but aside from youth models I can usually manage.
As far as what I'd order in his situation, I'd probably look at a Ruger American Predator in 243 and pick up an At-One stock for it if I felt the need to get an adjustable stock.
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/at-one
For the record, I'm 6'5" and manage pretty well with standard rifles. I definitely like my LOP on the longer side, but aside from youth models I can usually manage.
As far as what I'd order in his situation, I'd probably look at a Ruger American Predator in 243 and pick up an At-One stock for it if I felt the need to get an adjustable stock.
Boyd's has an at-1 extension that will kick it up to 15.25" if necessary.
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/accessories/length-of-pull-extender-at-one-grey8f2b7
I have long arms but prefer a shorter LOP. Before getting all crazy with longer stocks, have your in-law try a more squared up stance and tuck in the elbows a bit more.
Sometimes LOP feels too short when really, the scope is too far back. Once the scope is set forward enough, it's likely the LOP will be just fine.
Sometimes LOP feels too short when really, the scope is too far back. Once the scope is set forward enough, it's likely the LOP will be just fine.
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A rifle should fit you.
Guy from work had the opposite problem, he’s short and had a rifle with a standard length stock. We went to zero his rifle before hunting season and while he could shoot and hit, the rifle just didn’t fit him.
He eventually purchased a Savage with removable spacers and got a much more comfortable fit. I suspect Savage would sell extra spacers so you could lengthen a stock even more.
BSW
Guy from work had the opposite problem, he’s short and had a rifle with a standard length stock. We went to zero his rifle before hunting season and while he could shoot and hit, the rifle just didn’t fit him.
He eventually purchased a Savage with removable spacers and got a much more comfortable fit. I suspect Savage would sell extra spacers so you could lengthen a stock even more.
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Cemetery21
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My son is 6'8" with 7' wingspan and shoots normal stocks, but there are some good suggestions above.
Edit: He does have custom golf clubs
Edit: He does have custom golf clubs
BigBL87
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My son is 6'8" with 7' wingspan and shoots normal stocks, but there are some good suggestions above.
Edit: He does have custom golf clubs
My set of irons was lengthened, so I feel his pain! Mine weren't customized, just bought them lengthened second hand, can't remember how much longer they are.
You really did not mention a price range so I will assume this is their first rifle. They may not want to spend a lot on something they have no experience with. Have them try one of the Ruger (Ruger American) or Savage (Axis) low cost options first. If they do not fit well go the Boyds At-one route with one of the low cost options. You'd still have probably less than $600 in a new rifle that fits properly. You could spend more on a better rifle but it may not fit well. Just because it is better is it really needed ? One does not need a $90k diesel pickup to haul firewood
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The Savage 110 Classic, with adjustable stock. https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57424
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