Kevin,
Good points all, and I agree with'em. I'm 6' 2", 165#, and shoot a 15 1/4" A grade Fox. I don't think it could fit much better than it does. I read Yardley's book and fitted myself through trial and error testing on a patterning board, then later had the opportunity to be fitted by Bill Kempfer at Deep River, where the Southern S x S Championship is held each year. The measurements he gave me after the fitting were only fractions off what I had determined to be right on my own.
One other thing I would suggest, Kevin. Work on setting your guns up to shoot to POA (or slightly high if that's what you prefer) while having your cheek just lightly touching the comb. I see so many men who, especially when they get serious about targets, scrunch their cheek down tightly on the stock without realizing they're doing so. This, in combination with a 2 1/2" to 3" drop is the perfect recipe for cheek bruising. I have developed the habit, over time, of very lightly cheeking the gun and can honestly say that none of them kick me in the face. Not even the old Elsies and others with excessive drop. Try it next time you're shooting. This, in combination with a well fitted stock will end your cheek bruising, I'll bet.
We need to get together and shoot a round sometime. We shoot here at Beaver Dam Sporting Clays, just outside Hiltonia. Where do you shoot, Broxton Bridge?
BOL, Stan
