Length of pull on rifle
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Jim, the length of pull is measured from the front face of the trigger to the end of the buttstock. To determine if the length of pull is correct, lay the rifle along your forearm, palm up, and put your trigger finger on the trigger and wrap your other fingers around the stock...just like shooting the rifle. Look down and see if the butt is laying against your bicep/upper arm. If it is, the rifle should fit you well. Of course, there may be other variables that enter in such as winter clothing, etc, but this is a general rule in determining length of pull. Emery
Well looky,Here's a rather lengthy thread regarding that question. :shocked2:
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/230755/
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As was heatedly discussed in other posts the length of the forearm and finger method won't work for everyone but as a quick general rule it will get the pull length close.
Many modern guns use 13 1/2 to 14 inches and it seems to work.
For long barreled muzzleloaders some people like the length to be slightly on the short side so the center of gravity of the gun is moved a little closer to their body.
Many modern guns use 13 1/2 to 14 inches and it seems to work.
For long barreled muzzleloaders some people like the length to be slightly on the short side so the center of gravity of the gun is moved a little closer to their body.
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There's always lots of arm flapping and foot stomping on this question, mostly because each of us is built different and might find a different fit than "standard" works best for us, the gun style, where we hunt, and what we wear.
My rule of thumb for me tries to take all that in. Put on your usual clothes for hunting or shooting, hold the gun at your waist and get real relaxed and comfortable, then close your eyes and shoulder the gun. Now open your eyes and see how the sights line up without moving your head. If the gun is a real good fit, the sights are going to be lined up just about perfect. If you have to move your head around to find them, then you need to either change the way you hold the gun or change the gun.
I do about the same thing when shooting on the range, but include the target in the process. If when I open my eyes the sights are lined up right but not on the target, I shift my feet to bring the gun on target rather than torquing my body around. If you do that, it takes a whole bunch of the tension out of your body, and fully relaxed results in nearly perfect shooting position. Only very small adjustments to the aim are needed. I just shoot a whole lot better offhand if my body is fully relaxed rather than all torqued up and tense.
My rule of thumb for me tries to take all that in. Put on your usual clothes for hunting or shooting, hold the gun at your waist and get real relaxed and comfortable, then close your eyes and shoulder the gun. Now open your eyes and see how the sights line up without moving your head. If the gun is a real good fit, the sights are going to be lined up just about perfect. If you have to move your head around to find them, then you need to either change the way you hold the gun or change the gun.
I do about the same thing when shooting on the range, but include the target in the process. If when I open my eyes the sights are lined up right but not on the target, I shift my feet to bring the gun on target rather than torquing my body around. If you do that, it takes a whole bunch of the tension out of your body, and fully relaxed results in nearly perfect shooting position. Only very small adjustments to the aim are needed. I just shoot a whole lot better offhand if my body is fully relaxed rather than all torqued up and tense.
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