Originally Posted by
Schuetzenman
Length of Pull or LOP is measured from the curve of the trigger to the center of the buttplate as a straight line measurement. To determine what LOP one needs bend your arm at the elbow and make your hand look like it's holding the pistol grip and your finger is on an imaginary trigger. Measure from the pad of your trigger finger to the crook in your arm at the elbow.
As long as the stock doesn't exceed this distance it should feel comfortable to shoulder and shoot. If this distance on the weapon is greater than your arm LOP distance the gun will seem nose heavy and you will probably struggle a bit to shoulder the weapon. IMHO it doesn't hurt to have a stock up to 1 inch shorter than measured LOP especially for a combat type weapon. It will make it easer to get the stock to your shoulder. What works for a stock length when it's 90 out and you're wearing a pocket t-shirt at the range doesn't work worth a damn in cold weather with a bulky coat on.
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