I have a Mossberg 500. I'm thinking about getting my stock cut down to a better fit. Is there a way to tell you how long your stock should be? This was never a problem when i used to modified barrel and shot birdshot or even buckshot out of it, because i didn't have a scope. But now i put a slug barrel and scope on it. It's just to long. It doesn't fit right and especially when i'm wearing a heavy jacket in the winter. The stock doesn't even come into my shoulder. It sorta just makes it in the middle of my muscle. If anyone has any info on this i'ld appreciate it.

thanks

You know I have yet to get a shotgun fit me to a tee. But I haven't put a whole lot of effort into it. I usually space out the pad until I feel good.

They say you want to hang several large targets at 20 yards. Remove your bead entirely. A well fitted gun should be an extention of your hand, and no bead needed. They say to throw up and fire at a target. If your hitting high, too short, low too long LOP. If to the left or right, you can get an ajustable pad or check piece to adjust for that.

If you need the bead, you are rifling the bird, which is bad also.

i don't have a bead, this is to do with a scope and slug barrel.

Oops, didn't read all the post. I don't know what to tell ya. Adjust your scope first off by throwing it up. I guess I don't understand your complaint. If it doesn't feel right, get a spacer installed or new stock to cut down. Maybe you can explain your issure better?

Hold the gun with whatever shooting have you use. Put your finger on the trigger..with your forearm bent at a 90 degree angle the buttstock should be touching the inside of your elbow. Any longer have it cut down to that length

I have never heard that oldelk. Is this like a baseline? Or general rule of thumb?

Just like old elk said. With your arm bent at a 90* angle your recoil pad should just touch your bicep muscle in the crease of your arm and your trigger finger on the trigger naturally bent.

You will need to compensate if you are hunting with very bulky clothes.

However, this does not take into account other measurements and dimensions to a proper fitting stock.