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One thing never mentioned when we talk about preferred drop measurements is the differences in facial features. The distance from the pupil down to the bottom of the cheekbone would seem, to me, to be the very minimum drop needed at comb to try and get a gun to shoot flat, or 50/50. Add to that the preference for some, like myself, to cheek very lightly the comb, and you may need to add a bit more to that distance.

It is 2 1/4" to 2 3/8" from the bottom of my cheekbone, where I would have the comb if I cheeked snugly, to the center of my pupil. That is DAC, mind you, not DAH. DAH is usually more, except with a parallel comb or Monte Carlo. So, you can see why I could shoot what some would consider excessive drop okay. If you prefer a gun with around 2 1/4" DAH, stand in front of a mirror with a tape measure or a ruler and measure that distance. It might be enlightening.

There are all kinds of differing facial measurements. They affect what we each need in stock measurements. I do not argue that some shoot 2 1/4" DAH very well, but they either don't have as long a distance from cheekbone to pupil as I, or they "float the bird" over muzzles.

SRH

Makes you wonder where firearm weight and MOI fit in.

I don't follow you, CZ. DAH has nothing whatsoever to do with weight or MOI. Both those things are important in their own right, but the OP was referencing drop, not weight or dynamics.

SRH

It's all about hit or no hit, Stan.

None of that other stuff means diddly.

Of course it is. Did I give the impression that I concern myself with "drop" for any other reason?

What is the other stuff that is unimportant as it applies to hitting what we shoot at?

I really don't know now if you're being vague, or if I am just dense.

SRH

I think drop at �face� which is defined by both drop at �comb� and drop at �heel� may be the most important dimension. Too much drop is terrible for me. I can shoot from the hip about as well as shouldering the gun if the gun has excessive drop. Also, it�s been explained to me (I think Daryl Halquist might have mentioned this) that cast equates somewhat to drop. Although I don�t like too much drop, I do like some mild-mod cast. Having said all this, I had a gun once with 3� drop at heel, but a very high comb. I shot that gun fairly well, but it always felt very odd for me. I think the high comb was why the gun was almost ok for me, but I�m not 100% sure. I like guns to shoot a little high. 50:50 isn�t that great for me.

Me, too buzz. I like 60/40.

SRH

I think Stan and Buzz have defined it. I have several guns that have differing drop at comb and heel dimensions that I shoot well. The consistent dimension of the ones that I shoot well happen to have a 2" drop at face, with a length of pull and cast off that is in the ball park for me.
Karl

I wasn't going to open this can of worms, but this Parker has some cast-on (I shoot right handed), which may explain why it's giving me a workable sight picture. (for lack of a better term). I have to be a little conscious of getting the butt well into my shoulder pocket, but there it is. This gun will be fine for the range, but not my first choice for flushing birds requiring helter-skelter gun mounting.

I shoot all kinds of dimensions with no trouble.