I was disappointed to learn however, that "universal fit" did not include rifles in my universe. The forearm section of the Gun Shield simply would not fit over the forearm of my Weatherby, even with two people trying to force/coax it over. I next tried a Howa bolt action with the same result. I finally tried a Winchester Model 70 in 30.06 and with much effort succeeded in getting it to fit.
Once installed, it did look and feel great over all. A few straps to hold the middle section under the scope tighter to the rifle would add to the look as well. The added bulk made it difficult for my son to get his hand around the grip, but I had no problem. The shell holder on the stock held the rounds tight without any movement.
Over all it could be a good product with a few improvements. The forearm fit is simply too difficult to work with. A thin zipper or velcro opening would allow for much easier installation and removal. The Gun Shield must be twisted off center and cut to accommodate sling swivels which may lead to tearing due to the extreme force needed to fit over most forearms. If these issues were satisfactorily addressed it would be a great product. As it is now, I believe that the product is so difficult to install that once on, it would not be removed to properly clean the rifle.
