Never Thought It Would Be Mine

Beautiful gun and some really pretty walnut. If you're going to go to the expense of having a stock made, I'd suggest having it made to fit - if it will be handed down, I'd have it fit for your son, particularly if you're similar and can both shoot it.

If you have any doubts about the gunsmith ability to produce a good stock, drop me a note - I'd be happy to put you in touch with someone who could make a recommendation. Del Whitman is among the top stockmakers for SxS that I'm aware of, but there are certainly others and I have a close friend who would be more in the know.
 
Henry

The gunsmith doing the work comes highly recommended. If my impressions or anything else changes I'll check in with you for Del's contact info.

I've gone through the fitting process in the past. I don't know how it can be done remotely. Can it? Part of the reason I went with the guy that did the Fox HE for me is he is within driving distance. He is no longer making stocks so I had to look elsewhere and ended up with someone way too far to drive. I don't know that I have the option for a custom fitting.
 
Eric Patterson said:
I've gone through the fitting process in the past. I don't know how it can be done remotely. Can it? Part of the reason I went with the guy that did the Fox HE for me is he is within driving distance. He is no longer making stocks so I had to look elsewhere and ended up with someone way too far to drive. I don't know that I have the option for a custom fitting.
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Eric,
There is an Orvis Shooting School in Sylacauga, Alabama. Perhaps they would know someone that does fitting and stock work on S/S doubles.
RM
 
Wow, what a story. The funny thing is , the guy that got me duck hunting 40 plus years ago is also named Jeff. Seems like a lot of similarities. Must be a Jeff thing. I ended up with his Browning BPS 10 gauge. The problem with it got blood on the barrel. I remember we got a goose that still heart beating with holes in it. Blood bath in the boat. lol Anyway I had the gun Cerakoted. To protect the spread of deteriorating. More good memories of him using it. I'm no collector either. Your Jeff must have been a great guy as was mine.
 
John Ascherman said:
Wow, what a story. The funny thing is , the guy that got me duck hunting 40 plus years ago is also named Jeff. Seems like a lot of similarities. Must be a Jeff thing. I ended up with his Browning BPS 10 gauge. The problem with it got blood on the barrel. I remember we got a goose that still heart beating with holes in it. Blood bath in the boat. lol Anyway I had the gun Cerakoted. To protect the spread of deteriorating. More good memories of him using it. I'm no collector either. Your Jeff must have been a great guy as was mine.
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John,
You don't hear much any more of the 10 gauge anymore which is a real shame. A 10 guage patterns much better and is far more comfortable to shoot than a 3.5 "12 ga. The only downside is ammo. I'm guessing that you reload? My buddy used to have an Ithaca Mag 10. He sold it because of jamming issues but if I was a goose hunter I would surely add one to my stable.
RM
 
RM Anderson said:
John,
You don't hear much any more of the 10 gauge anymore which is a real shame. A 10 guage patterns much better and is far more comfortable to shoot than a 3.5 "12 ga. The only downside is ammo. I'm guessing that you reload? My buddy used to have an Ithaca Mag 10. He sold it because of jamming issues but if I was a goose hunter I would surely add one to my stable.
RM
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My son in law doesn't like it. He said it's very loud. Makes his ears ring......lol, I forgot about sitting next to my buddy telling him the same thing. right now I still use all the shells he had when I take it.
 
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