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JohnTheGreek
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Re: LOP on Doubles
01/02/06 07:08 PM

The short answer regarding why LOP is longer on doubles is "because it can be". I once read a stockmaker assert that LOP is shorter on bolt guns because a longer one makes scope use all but impossible due to a lack of eye relief. Makes a bit of sense. Also, one definitely wants a longer LOP on heavy recoiling rifles like doubles to keep from being bopped in the nose.

What makes this discussion really interesting is that it's a fact that people were smaller 50-100 years ago (ever look at old photos or try to buy WWI or WWII surplus clothing?) yet we still see 14-15" LOP doubles from that era. It's quite possible that early African hunters would be amazed that today's guys are choosing rifles stocked so SHORT at 14.5".

JMHO,

John

Edited by JohnTheGreek (01/02/06 07:10 PM)

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LOP on Doubles	MRobinson	30/01/06 10:21 AM
Re: LOP on Doubles	400NitroExpress	30/01/06 11:29 AM
Re: LOP on Doubles	mickey	30/01/06 12:10 PM
Re: LOP on Doubles	JPK	30/01/06 02:48 PM
Re: LOP on Doubles	clark7781	31/01/06 12:52 AM
Re: LOP on Doubles	JohnTheGreek	01/02/06 07:08 PM
Re: LOP on Doubles	JPK	02/02/06 01:27 AM
Re: LOP on Doubles	k80	02/02/06 11:48 AM

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