Custom Shotgun Fitting with Del Whitman

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Custom Shotgun Fitting with Del Whitman: When you shoot a shotgun, your eye is the rear sight. To get your eye consistently in the right alignment, a properly fitted gun is essential. In a recent video, we visited with the Upland Gun Company about getting a custom-made shotgun. In this video, we're getting a professional gun fitting with Del Whitman so we can get the dimensions for a custom 20/28ga side-by-side shotgun from Upland Gun Company. Del and Steve go in depth about the process of a gun fitting and why it's important. Spoiler alert: Steve is a tough client!
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Keep Living Target Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Steve Gould
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Shotgun Fitting Overview
04:26 Shotgun Fitting Dimensions
06:03 Shooting Technique
16:49 Dry Fit - Rough Dimensions
20:31 Point of Impact on Pattern Plate
27:05 Gun Fitting Conclusion

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@nathanlester5054 Жыл бұрын

One of, if not, the very best gun fitting videos that I have seen.

@asmamiller 6 ай бұрын

💯%

@metamega1329 6 ай бұрын

Agree. Every other video on KZfaq seems to be “you need to make sure your gun fits” and that’s it.

@russellehrgood9835 Жыл бұрын

I have shot targets for more the 40 years and the best shooters do not earn enough to pay for their shooting, unless they have a sponsor. One of the best shooters I have ever seen, was Frank Little; many time 16yd, Handicap and doubles champion. I saw Frank shoot at our local gun club. Do you know what he shot, a Remington 870 trap, factory gun with no modifications? I saw Frank Little give free 16yd and handicap lessons, he used the shooter students firearm and never saw him miss a target. For all the times Frank won local,state and national championship, he never won big, like a pro golfer, ball player would make. But to him target shooting was an a sportsmanship, not an job.

@humorss Ай бұрын

shotgun fitting and o/u are big money, perhaps you don't need a gun fitting, eventually, you fit yourself to the gun, or modify that gun to your liking.

@Jonathan906 Жыл бұрын

This is a video I'll probably watch twice. Really enjoyed this. An interesting idea for a follow-up would be advice for those of who have low-end shotguns that can't be adjusted much. I have no option but to fit myself around what I have. How is that best done? That would be a topic that would be meaningful to me.

@user-fg7yp4cu3k 10 ай бұрын

I watched you all weekend and still can’t get enough. I’ve been shooting well above average for over 55 years and I have already learned more in a weekend than I have in all these years. Thanks for all you do!!

@gdwilliams92 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video. So cool to listen to a passionate expert explain everything like that.

@nathangrover9088 Жыл бұрын

Great content! Thank you for helping the community so much!

@1175drh 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, I went thru this with Del back in May at the Grouse Camp. I learned more in an hour with him than in the last 35yrs of shooting and hunting. Can't wait for my 20ga OU to arrive hopefully soon!

@jids78 11 ай бұрын

most comprehensive, practical and legit video on youtube ever. I shot under 20 but now above just after watching this video!

@mark12ga18 Жыл бұрын

Ask and you shall receive! Thanks for the video Steve, Del is one of the best guys at explaining gun fit. Keep up the good work!

@mikemccauley8089 Жыл бұрын

Thought that might be difficult fitting for someone that adapts to so many shotguns, very entertaining and interesting!

@graemetodd3069 Ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome 30 minutes of shotgun fitting, the best I have ever seen.

@billcleary11 10 ай бұрын

Steve, Outstanding! Thank You!

@adrianlouviere7650 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I needed this information 60 years ago. Great information and video.

@brianbuller6440 5 ай бұрын

That was great!! I learn so much from you videos!

@happynurse8706 Жыл бұрын

I do agree a good fit gun and a proper mount does help you do well but I have 7 different shotguns eye shoot from side-by-side to an old Remington model 31 pump action 20 gauge to a $10000 ceasar guerini that fits me perfect and I still shoot 23 out of 25 trap so in the end the only thing that takes you to the next level is shoot And shoot and shoot and don't stop shooting for years to get perfect

@sprayandprayhunting5711 Жыл бұрын

Steve love these vids. The best ❤❤

@aarongrady559 7 ай бұрын

I never have, but would really like to get it done. I only tend to think about it the two weeks before season opener!

@scottwinkle5503 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great information.

@NebukedNezzer 7 ай бұрын

did my own custom fitting back about 1960. did not spend big bucks at all but this fitting the gun to the shooter is important with shotguns.

@karlsailor 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I've worked with Dale Tate in Ione, CA (Sacramento area). It's worth it. Most fitters will also shoot moving targets also. No one shoots a plate the same way as a clay/bird.

@chadnolte9134 Жыл бұрын

Regarding what the fitter said about turning your face to the comb to get the eye in the proper position. I advise shooter to place a pencil or pen to their mandible (cheek bone) and look at a spot in a mirror. You will notice that for a right eye dominate person, the pencil or pen is point to the left of the spot. So, if you turn your head to make the pencil or pen hit the spot, this is the head turn needed to mount the gun to align the eyes properly. This will also change the length of pull depending on the amount of head turn that a shooter requires to align the eyes.

@thefocusedhunter270 Жыл бұрын

I have. I have a 725 trap combo with the adjustable rib for the unsingle and double barrel

@james-wb1jr 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video very , informative

@MarkBrigham 7 ай бұрын

Certainly more informative than watching someone break clays. Great content. And I'm really intrigued by the custom 20/28ga sxs. I'm trying to decide between 20 & 28 gauge; maybe the dual-gauge double barrel solution is the way to go.

@heliharris69 5 ай бұрын

This guy knows his stuff......and knows how to present it.....Superb.

@publiclandwaterfowler Жыл бұрын

As a long-time waterfowler, I’ve never been too concerned with a custom fitted shotgun. Most of the shots happen so quickly and at such a wide range of angles, that I don’t feel like a custom fitted gun would make that much of a difference. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I wouldn’t do a custom fitted gun any justice..

@freecitizen7372 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video and until now I have never seen anyone explain the wrong way to fit a gun or mount a gun. Thankfully, my gun was fit properly and I know how to mount it properly. When shooting clays or game birds I don’t think about the gun at all.

@leomits Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. Sad to see so many people find this useful.

@jeffholder5647 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@johnnybriggs1885 Жыл бұрын

Never had a custom fitting. Enjoyed the video.

@parrisgeorge9708 Жыл бұрын

I had a fitting by a very good fitter/instructor a bit over 20 years ago. We did it at a sporting clays course that had not 9nly a pattern plate but also a five stand setup next to each other. He worked with me a fair amount and used the pattern plate as his baseline. When things looked good there he had me shoot a bunch of different target presentations to confirm his numbers. He tweaked things a bit and we went back to the pattern plate and five stand. This was for a sxs gun. After that he had some time left and we did the same for my main clays gun at the time. That one he only made a pitch change recommendation. He had both a sxs AND o/u try gun. If/when i go for a Perazzi Im local to Giacomo and although retired he said to see him for fit.

@anmihop 7 ай бұрын

Didn't get it. Who is the gun fitter you are referring to and where is he located?

@parrisgeorge9708 7 ай бұрын

The fitter I went to those years ago was Keith Lupton. He works out of downstate N.Y.. more recently Giacomo and his son in law Dan worked with me a little bit. Dan pretty much only works with Perazzi.

@jh1982a Жыл бұрын

great video... thanks

@garrettbarbosa4982 8 ай бұрын

Steve you rock brother!!!! I’m shocked that these kids don’t know who you are, man your the guy that got me back into shotguns and shooting after decades of getting rid of all my shotguns due to all my spine injuries from fighting fires in the Bronx ! My shotgun years were over and all I shot were pistol’s and 22 cz and Bergara s in comp. But you gave me hope to get into shotgunning again . I started with a cz410 drake ,talk about a challengeing . Guys at the club thought I was nuts but had a set for trying. Now I’m shooting a Benelli ethos in 28 gauge and a 28 tri stare over under and just got a Citori hunter and a Henry 410 leaver to complete in turkey shoot! Keep up the good work just wish there were more 28 gauge guns to choose from so much stuff in 12 and there’s just to many of us older warriors that our bodies are to busted up to shoot 12 or 20 gauge anymore. Keep up the good work bro really enjoy your show brother!!!

@PoppaWheelies 5 ай бұрын

Never had a fitting. I’m considering it now, since I shot my first tournament last Sunday!

@johnsandell4501 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding episode and both wife and I got fitted.

@seanobrien4238 Жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on your preferred Pheasant ammo?

@TMFShooting 6 ай бұрын

Great Stuff 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

@bronxtale4515 9 ай бұрын

good video thanks? Can you highlight how to replace barrel gas O-rings? my citadel 12 gauge semi-auto Warthog did not come with the O-ring. Many thanks!

@brassgoblin Жыл бұрын

I have one scheduled 😁

@clayshootinglifestyle7012 Жыл бұрын

I have a tsk on my beretta 694 best custom fit stock I think also there is precision fit stocks

@mtc3844 Жыл бұрын

My Beretta OU stock is custom fitted.For those who are not aware of its importance, simply I want to tell them for example if your gun is unfit than it hits 4 pellets to target and if the gun is custom fitted then 10 pellets will hit same target and where you miss the target,custom fitted will hit same target by 3-4 pellets.

@deangallaher5835 8 ай бұрын

I had one done on my beretta DT11 Black pro

@FYMM69 10 ай бұрын

Right on Steve, what LOP do you shoot typically??

@haydenrussell6462 Жыл бұрын

When can you review the cynergy trap combo??

@brooksironworksinc.630 4 ай бұрын

From what distance were you shooting the plate from ? It looked really close. Also very flat at that distance. is that because your shooting a specific type of targets or game? Excellent video thank you for all you do for us!

@user-ky8uz2dt6g 3 ай бұрын

27:51 Excellent, period. 😊

@wcouch8 7 ай бұрын

@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569 Жыл бұрын

Elegancia de arma amigos elegante saludos

@glbshooter 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best video on adapting the rifle to the shooter

@benshurling7042 2 ай бұрын

A fellow named Peter Crabtree lived an hour south of me , Peter had a tri gun after he fitted me he gave a prescription in detail of lop cast and drop all on one sheet of paper . This was in the early 80s

@MikeSimcik Ай бұрын

Well, the video is very nice, plus it is always advisable to have your gun fitted to you personally if you take clay shooting seriously. But once the verbal tutorial is over or forgotten next week or month, a shooter may go back to their old bad habits. Once a personal fitting has been accomplished, the customer should take home a pamphlet on avoiding bad shooting habits. Mike

@johnlivingston159 Жыл бұрын

Impala plus review please

@pawel900rr99 8 ай бұрын

How do you find a company that does fitting locally?

@frankeem3820 5 ай бұрын

I've never been fitted for a gun before but I suspect that it would be kind of difficult for me . I'm right-handed but I am left eye dominant. I don't know what that would entail.

@mikepurdy3952 6 ай бұрын

I'm a Left Handed Shooter. I would like to know which Brand of Over/Under Shotguns have a "Neutral" Cant Butt-Stock and which Ones to stay away from, as a Left Handed Shooter. Thanks So Much

@paulsherrod1365 4 ай бұрын

Never had it done.always wanted to.

@ODLid1 10 ай бұрын

How would I find a Del like person in my area?

@12bore36 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@TheConfederate1863 7 ай бұрын

Wish there was a guy like Del in Europe….

@thralldumehammer 10 ай бұрын

I very much want to!

@cryptonica 11 ай бұрын

One serious fault here IMHO. No, you should not mount to the shoulder and then put down your head. Always mount to the face/cheek. To a novice or when try out guns - mount in a 45 degree angle upwards or slightly more. The gun will automatically fall in right spot at the shoulder. Then, from your hips, create the 70/30 / 60/40 weight distribution or forward tilt by moving forward at your hips without moving the mounted postion. If the gun doesn't mount correctly after this, adjust the stock.

@johnkoning1397 Жыл бұрын

Never had one

@zachrau4166 Жыл бұрын

I just got my BT-99 worked on. Got a Custom Comb and a Custom butt plate with a kickezz recoil pad.

@dazzler5012 Жыл бұрын

Good video. How come you used a side x side?

@parrisgeorge9708 Жыл бұрын

My guess is that he's going to order a sxs from the company.

@eddieb4227 11 ай бұрын

He mentioned the name of the company at the end. Upland gun company. He made a video about the company a little over a month ago.

@SunnySkiesInAZ Жыл бұрын

I custom fit my own shotgun with my Precision Fit Stock. I’d love a professional fitting, wonder how much they would change my settings?

@gbfantjr 6 ай бұрын

Is there a video on the custom gun?

@TargetFocusedLife 6 ай бұрын

Not yet unfortunately :/ Stay tuned though!

@user-hy3iw7us7c 8 ай бұрын

I have never. Can't afford it. Just started a year ago shooting. Love to me fitted. That way I can continue shooting at least having the right fit instead of learning things to adjust to a n unfit gun

@HALWG51 Жыл бұрын

I ephod never try to change anything on a shooter such as Steve who shots for a living.

@claysnwingsshotgunning 11 ай бұрын

I have had two over the years, at this age and weight I'm due for another one.

@dgoodman1484 2 ай бұрын

In an ideal world, I want the stock dimensions to feel like a well worn pair of boots and then change the rib bead combination to get the gun shooting where it needs to, instead of the other way around. But then again, ain’t nobody going to pay me to fit a stock to them so 🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏼👍🏼

@timeverett7828 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have been professionally fitted... multiple times.

@tangobravo8889 10 ай бұрын

George Carlin the comedian did a very good skit on “how to wear a baseball cap”

@johnholt6034 8 ай бұрын

I’ve never been fitted and would like to but the word “custom” has always been out of my price range. Getting ready to retire so time to consider it.

@rondonovan4293 6 ай бұрын

Never had a custom fitting

@starnavigator6665 10 ай бұрын

I did a couple weeks ago. By Perazzi on a high tech. It was a free fitting no obligation…. So why not? Interesting process they have but at my level I don’t warrant that level of shotgun

@johniverson3572 4 ай бұрын

Iv never had a fitting

@tomcinnes 8 ай бұрын

Never had a custom fitting.

@omarabdelrahman3739 11 ай бұрын

I've had a fitting, but to have a stock made to fit is > 3K!

@fireguy7004 10 ай бұрын

No, lots of options. get "stockfitting secrets". You can get it exact or really close yourself.

@JT-vc5kw 11 ай бұрын

I have not had a custom fit because a fit job cost more than I paid for my shotguns. I’m an 870 guy

@HameedBee 6 ай бұрын

I can see a lot of fuzz about gun fitting but your technique should be able to get you to the target and focused on. the world's best shot George Digweed is a great example I believe you should always try shooting a gun and check if it shoots where your eyes are looking and your technique should be good enough to have that gun shooting where your eyes are looking! happy hunting everyone.

@spoton6584 Жыл бұрын

My son 14 ( first year shooter) just hit his first 25/25 so we are going to get him a new o/u custom fit

@parrisgeorge9708 Жыл бұрын

You may want to get a gun and send the stock in for an adjustable butt and comb given your sons age. This way as he grows and his fit changes the fit can change with his size. If you go Beretta as well as some others there is the TSK stock option. Just a thought.

@paulsherrod1365 4 ай бұрын

How important is it for left handed people to have a left handed gun?

@TargetFocusedLife 4 ай бұрын

That is a great question and a great video topic idea. The short of it is that you don’t need a left handed gun but you need a gun that fits you. Some guns have cast, which bends the stock to the left or the right relative to the rib line. If a gun cast off for a right handed shooter, there’s a good chance the gun won’t fit you well. If the shotgun allows you to change cast like many semi autos do, then you can fix this.

@Natedawg770 8 ай бұрын

I've never had one fit. I live in Wisconsin and am on a youth trap team. I've found that I don't need it, 85% of my shots are on ducks,geese, wood cock and grouse which I barely have time to get my gun up to shoot. When I do shoot trap I seem to be just fine with all of the different shotguns I've tried. For me I can't justify the extra money to try it.

@dave_724 Жыл бұрын

Try guns are great fun if you know what your doing they can be fun to play with there aren’t many good gunfitters out there

@daveglennie8682 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never been fitted

@jonathanhornbuilders Жыл бұрын

Come on Steve……get with the program and quit being so difficult to work with!! 😂😂😂

@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569 Жыл бұрын

🇪🇨🇪🇨👍

@simonrunyan4939 Жыл бұрын

Can it really help you shooting

@SunnySkiesInAZ Жыл бұрын

My non-professional opinion is that it’s critical to have a stock fitted to you.

@alanperry7706 8 ай бұрын

No it is important to get it right though

@gravityalwayswins1434 6 ай бұрын

Smoking >hundreds of thousands of hand tossed clays!!!! < that are either at their acme or falling fast within a few yards of you when shot, has your built in ultra fast mount bam bam bam sight picture to be what it is. IMO the target plate is a witness to your built in sight picture. Regardless of how high this fit pro adjusts the stock, YOU are readjusting to the 'new adjustment' so you see your standard sight picture. The fact is you shoot a hundred different shotguns NOT fitted to you incredibly well. I sure hope your new sxs with extreme stock adjustment gets you on the upland birds, and does not end up being a safe queen because it 'shoots off'.

@frankthompson3712 10 ай бұрын

Never!

@ethanhill8583 10 ай бұрын

@davidkirkpatrick712 Жыл бұрын

@beekeeper8474 4 ай бұрын

Long necks😂

@kenbarbret6632 Жыл бұрын

Never

@2bapilot 11 ай бұрын

Because every predator in the world tilts their head (and therefore their eyes) before attacking prey… Sigh, sorry, wrong. Your eyes should be level and gun brought to the cheek first, then into your shoulder pocket without head movement.

@bumblesquatt 11 ай бұрын

I have never been taught to mount to shoulder first, it's cheek first and then shoulder. I shoot 10k birds a year, 2x 100 a week. I've obviously been doing it wrong......... lol