How to Fit a Shotgun for Better Accuracy

Figuring out how to fit a shotgun is easily the most overlooked part of becoming a better shooter, yet it's probably the most important. If you've ever come home from a day of clays with a bruised cheekbone or a sore shoulder, or if you feel like you're doing everything right but still missing behind the bird, the problem might not be your aim. It's likely the gun itself. A shotgun isn't like a rifle where you've got a rear sight to line up; in shotgunning, your eye is the rear sight. If that eye isn't sitting in exactly the right spot every time you mount the gun, you're going to miss. ...

February 21, 2026 · 7 min · Yanais Alosnos