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I have one of the RBL Launch 20 bores with tubes. I have used it on skeet (with the skeet and IC tubes) with no major issues. I tried it on sporting clays and a round of "skrap" (with the Full and IM tubes) and found that I was missing birds that I knew damned well should have broken. These were mostly 35-40 yard birds. 2 of us got together for a pattern plate party at our range and low and behold the RBL is shooting its pattern centers about 12-18" low at 25 yards, regardless of choke tube used or the shooter doing the testing. Any thoughts on options other than selling the bloody thing or going through another dance with the people at CSMC? I do not love it enough to spend much money trying to put it right, but I also don't feel right about selling someone this contraption.

Randy,
There are at least a couple ways to change the POI.

The quickest is to actually bend the barrels believe it or not. Bending the stock is another.

Thanks, Chuck. We were discussing bending the barrels. I live about 5 miles from Griffin & Howe. Do you think that they would/could do it properly? If not do you have any recommendations for a smith in the East?

One of my shooting pals bought the same exact gun brand new about 5 years ago and had the same piss-poor patterning problems- he sent it back for a refund or exchange, but Galazan "reworked" it somehow and *&^%$# it up ever more- so now he calls his the "Lunch edition" instead of the "Launch" edition= as he gets violently ill and loses his lunch whenever he sees it in his gun safe--

First of all I would try this to confirm your ideas

http://www.cabelas.com/stocks-grips-accessories-cabelas-leather-cheek-pad.shtml

Good luck
Mike

Sometimes simply putting a tiny front bead into place works for a gun shooting low.
The shooter has a tendency to bring the muzzle up a bit higher. Same as if a rifle front sight was too short, it shoots too high. Something you need in this case.
Doesn't always work. Depends on the shooter, his/her style, sight picture (or not!) ect.
Worth a try. Maybe try it on clay birds w/o a bead at all and see if you naturally point it a bit higher.
Just a thought before the bending process begins.

Thanks for the thoughts. First, RWTF and I have kindred views of the vendor's shop. I will try some layers of moleskin to see if that helps a la the Cabela's pad suggested by skeetx. My buddy and I were discussing the bead and I agree with Kutter that I need to try for an easy fix prior to surgery. I will advise when and if we fix it. Meanwhile, a happy 4th to all!

B&T,
My opinion: you should just get ahold of CSM and tell them the problem. If they fix it, it's warranteed. If anyone else does it and the ribs get loose, you have to cover it. The risk of loosening the ribs is low, but why not give CSM a chance to cover it on their nickel?

Its a game gun not a target gun. Just point the barrels at the bird.

how about changing butt stock pitch?