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Also, look for one that has been balanced correctly, that's something only a hands on inspection will tell you.
With all due respect, Greg, I have to say that the concept of a gun being "balance correctly" is a bit of an old gunmaker's tale. There is no "correctly." There is only "it suits the shooter or it doesn't." We would not say "it has correct stock dimensions," would we? Handling dimensions are just like stock fit dimensions - facts/characteristics of the individual gun. You are right about the hands on inspection - if the purchaser has educated himself as to his prefered stock fit and handling characteristics.
I'm going to find someway to drive a green stake through the heart of "correctly balanced" so help me!!
DDA Hi Don, we both mean the same, just different terms. You are right about if it fits the shooter. My LOP is 14 1/8" to 14 1/4", but can shoot a 13 3/4" or 14 1/2" depending on the stock and trigger placement. This being said, I've had folks tell me that I NEED to shoot at least a 14 3/4" to 15" LOP, why, because that's what they shoot or in one case read! Anyway, your points are well taken. And as I said, we both mean the same, just different terms. Take Care My Friend! Greg
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I wouldn't hesitate to own a gun that was sleeved, as long as it was done well (IE. minimal, if any seam and the barrels were struck down nicely). By that I very much mean that it still handles nicely, you know, "balanced". I seriously covet lots of sleeved guns that I get to see and handle (that wouldn't otherwise be even close to affordable). But, I'm a shooter and not a collector.
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Greg If I'm looking for a good "drive-by" gun to hunt in ND, do I want a forward balance? 
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Greg If I'm looking for a good "drive-by" gun to hunt in ND, do I want a forward balance? Well Chuck, what you need is a gun that will balance on the hinge pin as it rests on the rolled down window of your vehicle. It is a safety issue that the window must be rolled down. You don't want any broken glass. Hope this helps! Best! Greg
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like any other gun where there is a concern about safety, bring it to a qualified smith for his expert opinion.
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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