SHOTGUN COMBO GAUGE™
"Gun fit isn't the only thing; it's EVERYTHING to the winning competitor."
Shotgun Combo Gauge with Extension and Two Drop Meters (One Drop Meter is Standard)
The Shotgun Combo Gauge™ combines all of the measurements required for proper gun fit:
- Length of Pull - Drop at Comb and Heel - Angle of Pitch - Cast For the - gunsmith - firearms retailer - manufacturer - gun hobbyist Features and Benefits:
- Reads both Metric and Inches for use worldwide
- Has easy-to-read bold numbers
- Lightweight -- Made of aircraft aluminum
- Portable -- Easy to travel with
- Optional Extension with Magnet. The magnet "glues" Shotgun Combo Gauge to gun rib for hands-free operation
- Optional Dual Drop Meters
Specs for Basic Gauge:
- Length for drop measurement: 28"
- Length of pull: 24"
- Overall length: 29.5"
Specs with Optional 23" Extension:
- Length for drop measurement: 48"
- Overall length: 49.5"
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List of Major Users:
Holland & Holland, Beretta, Boss, Chris Batha, Jerry Parks Young (CPSA Senior Coach MICSI), Dickson & MacNaughton, Browning/Winchester, Ruger, Griffin & Howe, British Sporting Arms, Safari Outfitters, Brownells, Cabelas, Orvis, Kittery Trading Post, Kevin's Catalog, Bass Pro Fine Gun Room, Dakota Arms, DeWings, Jeff's Outfitters, L.L. Bean, and many more.
Worldwide Distributors:
For Australia and New Zealand:
Glenn Walker PO Box 2001 Ashgrove West Queensland 4060 Australia Tel: 0411402010 E-mail: glenn@650straightskeet.com.au
PRICING:
Shotgun Combo Gauge™: $128.95
Extension with Magnet: $68.00
Extra Drop Meter: $35.00
Slightly Imperfect Products: On occasion we have Shotgun Combo Gauges that are perfectly functional but may have cosmetic flaws. This includes manufacturing marks, scratches or smudged numbers. When available, they are subject to a 25% discount off the published price (for the Gauge only, not the Extension or the Extra Drop Meter). Please call 800-979-9156 for availability.
The Shotgun Combo Gauge has become a standard tool for gunsmiths and hobby- ist gun owners. In this July 2012 British edition of Clay Shooting magazine, author Tim Greenwood shows the Shotgun Combo Gauge with the Dual Drop Meters measuring drop at the heel and the comb simultaneously.
Mike Smith, British Gunfitter and Gunsmith says" "I’ve been using a Combo gauge for years and find it invaluable."GLENZIER SPORTING LIMITED, UK Email: mike@glenziersporting.co.uk
Robert Louis Company
31 Shepard Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: (800) 979-9156
(203) 270-1400
Fax: (203) 270-3881
Email: sales@shotguncombogauge.com
Mark II Slotted Shotgun Combo Gauge™ with Extension Attached
(photo illustrates Combo Gauge measuring drop at heel and comb)
The Shotgun Combo Gauge is held on the gun rib by an ultra-strong rare earth magnet installed on the Extension
Extension with Hold-down Magnet
Shotgun Combo Gauge with Dual Drop Meters
An optional second drop meter on your Combo Gauge will allow you to measure any two drop points along the stock or drop and pitch simultaneously.
Measuring Drop at Comb and Heel
Measuring Drop at Comb and Heel Measuring Length of Pull (LOP)
Measuring Angle of Pitch, Cast and Drop at Heel Simultaneously
Measuring the Adjustable Comb Shotgun (Illustrated on the Gun Fitter's Case) |
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Drop at Heel |
Measuring
Drop at Comb |
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Measuring
LOP |
Overall View of Measuring Procedure on Gun Fitter's Case |
Measuring Length of Pull
Push the drop meter up so that the LOP is clear to be measured. Measure from inside trigger to end of stock. Read LOP at "0" mark.
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LOP to Heel |
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LOP
to Center of Butt
LOP
to Toe
LOP
from Bottom of Grip(Click on image for larger picture)
Measuring Drop with the Sliding Drop Meter
Place gauge upside down on top of barrel length and extend to point on stock at which you want to measure drop. Slide 6” drop meter down to top of stock. Read measurement on drop meter. Slide the drop meter along the stock and measure drop at any point.
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Drop at Comb |
Moving Drop Meter down the Comb |
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Drop 4" from Heel |
Drop at Heel |
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Measuring Pitch
Place gauge on gun rib moving the drop meter to the end of the butt plate. Extend drop meter to its total length and move parallel to the butt plate. Measure degrees of pitch with supplied protractor.
(Click on image for larger picture)
Measuring Cast
Set up Shotgun Combo Gauge with Extension mounted on the gun rib.
Measure cast on or off with a ruler, as shown in above photos.
The gun illustrated has zero (0) cast.
