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Custom Gun Fitting
2025 Information & Cost for FIELDSPORT Wingshooting Services
Bryan Bilinski, FIELDSPORT’S Chief Gun Fitter and Shooting Instructor basically conducts three primary wingshooting services: Try-Gun gun fittings, Impact Test gun fittings and Private Wingshooting Lessons.
“Try Gun” gun fitting service: The try-gun fitting normally entails shooting live ammunition at a steel patterning plate @ 16 yards. I use either a SxS straight grip AyA or Midland try gun for SxS fittings or a custom pistol grip Beretta try gun for O&U fittings. A normal try-gun fitting takes 3 to 5 hours to properly complete. I test eye dominance for anomalies before beginning the session. Your gun mount from a gun down, ready position is also evaluated and graded. The fitting service starts in the morning at FIELDSPORT and then once the try-gun is formally adjusted to fit you well, the final dimensions are confirmed and determined by shooting live ammunition at our Shooting Grounds, located a 15-minute ride south of Traverse City. Upon completing your gun-fitting, you will receive a “gun-fitting document” stating your ideal stock dimensions inclusive of: Drop at Comb, Drop & Cast at Face, Drop & Cast at Heel, Cast at Toe, Length of Pull & Pitch. I gladly answer any gun-fit or gun questions you may have throughout the session. You are required to bring protective eye glasses and hearing protection to the program. Both shooting glasses and hearing protection can be purchased at FIELDSPORT.
Please note, do not wear progressive dress glasses during the fitting.
Cost: $125 per Hour • A $75 Non-Refundable Deposit is Required Upon Booking a Date; Cancellation Fee is Applicable.
“Impact Test” gun fitting service: This type of gun-fitting is based on analysis that the gun you own and shoot is a fairly good fit, but needs improvements to be a perfect fit. I evaluate eye dominance in this program. Your gun is measured and then analyzed as to your relative eye alignment and then I recommend changes or alterations that will make the gun a better fit for you. If the stock needs to be altered or shortened, I try to do that work before we depart for our Shooting Grounds. When we are at the grounds, you will shoot live ammunition at our steel pattern plates, similar to a try gun-fitting. The major difference is that instead of using the articulated stock on the try gun, I use your gun and then I will need to carefully measure the center point of impact of your corresponding patterns. If consistently hitting and shooting in the wrong spot, a stock bender will be required to bend your stock in order to correct the point of impact. An adjustable comb may also need to be installed. An impact test service also takes into account the barrel regulation of the gun you own. Sometimes, poor barrel regulation of a particular shotgun easily explains inconsistent field and range performance with a shotgun. A normal impact test service takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. You are required to bring and wear protective shooting glasses and proper hearing protection to the session. Both shooting glasses and hearing protection can be purchased at FIELDSPORT.
Please note, do not wear progressive dress glasses during the fitting.
Cost: $125 per Hour • A $75 Non-Refundable Deposit is Required Upon Booking a Date; Cancellation Fee is Applicable.
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Bryan Bilinski
