Put an ADJ comb in

 

That normally doesn't do much for lowering the comb.

 

I did consider swapping the stock for the factory adjustable, but apparently at it’s lowest point the adjustable still sits higher than the non-adjustable

 

Comparing the fixed stock to the adjustable stock on a 694 in person side by side. The adjustable stock is lower all the way down. I don't know what the specks actually say. This is just my observation comparing the two in person.
When an adjustable comb is installed material is removed. If you specify it can be lowered several millimeters.(4+) I believe I've added 6 mm in height to my 694 comb. That's what it took to make it visually the same as the SP1 sporting it replaced. 1 mm is a lot when adjusting a stock believe it or not.

 

Maybe a TSK stock would work on the 694. I'd call Coles and they could probably sort it out for you.

 

Rasps, files, and abrasive papers can be your friend. Work carefully to bring the dimensions down to that of your 686. Get it close (1/8" or so) and move to progressively finer grit papers until you're there. Finishing with oil is covered in numerous posts here.
Keep in mind that you may need to remove a bit of wood from the side of the comb as well as the top.

 

if you send it out to have done, the guy should be able to drop it.

Marshfield suggests as well is do able.
Out of curiosity post a pic of both

 

 

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I would suggest not worrying so much about your field shooting. That tends to be very instinctive and my guess is you'll be just fine.

 

Send the stock to Trons Stockworks for an adjustable comb and tell him you need to lower the comb some. Every gun I own has an adjustable comb stock. And if it is still too high, get the palm sander out. It is not rocket science. I really like the 694 guns.

 

Currently Tron is not accepting any new customers.

 

The first thing I would do is measure and determine the drop on both guns (with flat edge along rib and comb). Beretta has long offered (2) production stocks , a 38/60mm and a 35/55mm. You may have either stock on the 694, and may be as simple as buying the correct drop stock (likely whatever the 686 measures. jmo

 

If you really can’t hit anything with the 694 it’s either you or the gun. Realistically, the comb height difference might account for up to 6” in height at 40 yards, right? Did you pattern the 694 to actually see if it is shooting to POA? They have been known to have issues with barrels shooting to the wrong place.

IF the 694 actually shoots as it’s supposed to, I’d advise you learn to shoot it. It’s going to be your primary gun. Your game gun will be used a lot less. You can also lay some moleskin on the comb of your game gun later on to shoot more like the 694.

You’ve invested serious money in the 694. Go pattern it and make sure it checks out. If it does, make an investment in your shooting and your relationship with the gun. Do not waste more money on TSK stocks or whatnot.

 

having it converted to an adjustable comb is far away the least expensive way to remedy this problem

 

My one friend started with a 686 Silver Pigeon with 28" barrels. He got a 694 with 30" barrels and shoots the SP better.

 

That same thing happened to me with a 692. I shot my SP1 better than the 692 and gave it to my dad for a family discount.

 

Do you have a mid bead on both? If so what is the alignment with same cheek pressure? How far off is the 694 from the 686? Seems very close. just a tad high

 

Yes both have a mid bead. Usually i see about 1/2” or less of rib between the front and mid bead. On the 694 its probably more like an inch, perhaps a little more

 

wait, how much space are you seeing between the beads?
the are supposed to sit on top of each other.. like a snowman..
You need to pattern that gun on a pattern board

 

From my perspective the 694 comb looks to be about 1/2” higher than the 686

 

Have you tried reaching out to coles? Easy button. He will def set you up.

ADJ Comb by him will not affect resale. If you take the wood down by yourself, it may.

 

Have you checked the barrel regulation between each gun? Pattern board might help.

For me on my DT 11, I had to move the comb over enough to get center on the rib and that actually seem to lower my cheek weld a bit..

 

Have not patterned the gun. Definitely need to do that. Although based on the bead alignment I am definitely centered

 

My first sporting gun was a SP 1 and I really shot it well
Each Subsequent gun had an adj comb that I matched barrel and stock profile of my SP on a piece of cardboard with minor adjustments. Worked well for me

 

I have both guns
A 30" Beretta 686 Onyx Pro Sporting and a 32" 694 Sporting.

I still shoot my 686 for Sporting Clays and Skeet sometimes. Didn't like the extra weight or feel of the 694 for shooting Sporting Clays

The 694 I'm using for Trap singles and doubles and doing well with it in those.

Also have a 30" 28 gauge SP1 mostly for Skeet, and subgauge Sporting Clays

 

As someone has already mentioned. Get out a straight edge and your tape measure and see what the difference is in the drop, after getting solid numbers, you can do it the old school way. It doesn't cost a dime this way.
Wrap a small rag around the stk on the 686, then tape it so that it doesn't fall off. Take pics of cardboard 3" wide x 7" long, form them over a PC of round anything you may have laying around. You want the 686 stk the same height as the 694. Tape it solidly to your 686 stk and go shoot it. If, as you say, you cacan'hit as well as the 686 this will answer a lot of ??? Before you run out and spend money foolishly.. the process takes about 10 min once you have materials

 

There really is no competition gun like a 686.
694 is the new tech, with different parameters.
Why do you have to switch from your 686 when you shoot it so well?

I have CG and Perazzi’s yet I am a 90’s plus shooter with my A400.
Just the way it is.

 

Good question, Ive been asking that myself a lot lately. I think it pretty much boils down to I wanted something that would last at least half a million rds and I was told the 686 might only get half of that.

 

I shoot 4 drastically different guns in competition. And for the most part shoot them all equally well. Because I took the time to make each of them fit me perfectly and balance in a similar manner. Start with your primary competition gun. Get the LoP dialed in first. Then the pitch. Then the comb. Pattern it with a dynamic gun. Make sure it is hitting where you are looking. Balance it to your personal preference with stock or barrel weights. I recommend slightly stock heavy from a point exactly between your hands in a normal mounted position. Then do the same with any additional guns you shoot. If you get them all hitting where you are looking with a similar balance then you will shoot them all relatively well. Overall weight has some impact. But it’s negligible. My primary gun is a Krieghoff Prosporter and also shoot a CZ pump, Dickinson SXS, and a Beretta A400 extreme plus for 3 bird events and hunting.

 

Until you go to the pattern board and see for yourself what's going on any answer is just a guess.

 

If your looking for a million round gun then consider a Caesar Guerini
Reasonable price for a used Invictus model.

 

In addition to the suggestion of taking both to the patterning board (+1 to that idea), have you gone to a gun shop or spoken with an instructor to check your gun fit and mount? I was in a similar situation to you - I have an Silver Pigeon S (same thing as the 1, but with glossy wood) that I shot for years and years before ever having someone look at my fit and mount. When I got other guns (mostly SA for hunting) and couldn't shoot them as well, I came to realize I'd learned and been practicing poor gun mount/fit for years with my 686. The 686 field gun had way too much drop for me and to shoot it well I had to hold my cheek up so it was just touching the comb - not a more solid "cheek weld" like many say is ideal. In the end, I put a gel-tek pad on my 686, started practicing proper fit/mounting more consistently, and now having adjusted my other guns to have similar geometry, my shooting is also a lot more consistent from gun to gun.

I'm not trying to imply you're not mounting properly or that the 686 doesn't fit, but worth a double-check before you start hacking away at the stock on your 694 or consider the costly proposition of gunsmithing or getting a different gun. For me, a $35 cheek pad and a 10 minute conversation with someone at the club fixed everything...