rifle fit ?

[twofifty]

The importance of rifle fit comes up often in "What rifle or caliber should I get" threads. But there isn't much info on what good rifle fit is.

The questions are:

- For a person new to rifles, what are signs that one rifle fits better than another?

- How are we to know (other than by trial and error) that one model of 7mmRM will have less felt recoil than another model or make that weighs the same?

- How do we find out which rifle stock provides a reliable cheek weld once a scope is mounted on the gun, given that of course gunshops don't allow scopes to be test mounted on display rifles?

Any other tips appreciated.

[DiabeticKripple]

1. fit would be how does it feel when you shoulder it and swing it. it should feel natural and not forced, and a good fit will have a good cheek weld as well. Also make sure your length of pull is good, but you can always add shims if its too short.

2. felt recoil will be reduced by a heavier gun, but at the expense of having to carry a heavy gun around all day.

3. answered in 1

i have a tikka t3 lite in 7mm rem mag, and with a limb saver pad on it, the recoil doesnt bother me at all.

[Pathfinder76]

Now I'm confused.

[gtr]

Originally Posted by chuck

Now I'm confused.

Its a good question, you should not be..

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by gtr

Its a good question, you should not be..

I'm not confused by the question.

[DiabeticKripple]

what are you confused by?

did i say something not true?

[Stricks]

Originally Posted by twofifty

The importance of rifle fit comes up often in "What rifle or caliber should I get" threads. But there isn't much info on what good rifle fit is.

The questions are:

- For a person new to rifles, what are signs that one rifle fits better than another?

Handle as many as possible, don't be in a hurry, peruse with a mentor.

- How are we to know (other than by trial and error) that one model of 7mmRM will have less felt recoil than another model or make that weighs the same?

You won't...but good news is there are solutions - aftermarket recoil pads, muzzle brakes etc.

- How do we find out which rifle stock provides a reliable cheek weld once a scope is mounted on the gun, given that of course gunshops don't allow scopes to be test mounted on display rifles?

Again a trusted mentor to help pre-purchase. Be aware of what your LOP really is (previous poster provided a good link)... here is another from Boyds, very informative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOgIPbzKHWI