New Stoeger 2000, increase pull?

[Rob B.]

I just bought a new Stoeger 2000 and I like it a lot. However my cheek hurts a bit after 100 rounds on the trap range.

The only problem I have is that I typically place my other auto loader (Franchi 500) on my cheek in a more forward position on the stock, and with the Stoeger I have to keep my cheek a bit further to the rear in order to keep the bead lined up.

I think I can remedy this by increasing the length of pull an inch or inch 1/2. Any ideas other than tracing out a peice of wood to do this? I don't want to scrap the stock recoil pad, but I'd be willing to go after market i.e. limbsaver to get an extra inch or two.

Thanks...

[hollombj]

Ther are slip on recoil pads available with inserts at 1/4 " increments. Comes with several so you can play around with length of pull. I just can't remember exactly where I saw them, probably Cabelas or Bass Pro. Good hunting!

[Rob B.]

I bought a slip on but didn't like it. I wanted it to look a little better and work better to. So what I did was cut two pieces of a cutting board, the white soft type, with a scroll saw and shaped it with my Dremell. I recessed it to fit in the stock and did the same so the stock pad will fit on the other end.

It came out great, better than I thought it would. I wrapped it with Advantage HD tape and you can't tell is been extended! The cutting board is made of polyetheline I think. It's very light yet very hard. I did have to get two new screws that were long enough to fit the extention. The whole thing cost me $5.00 and my time, about 3 hours.

[lalle]

would be great to see some pictures.

[BADSHOT]

Yeah it would be nice to see.

[Rob B.]

I'll post some when I get a chance.

Also I have the letter "D" benelli shim on the way. I spoke to the company that deals with parts for benelli and the guy said the shim is plastic and doesn't see why I can't modify it to fit my m2000.

After I have at it with my dremell I'll let you know if it works!

By the way, I believe it is polystyrene not polyetheline.