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You'll need to take it to a competent gunsmith who specializes in shotgun fitting. They will adjust the comb and length of pull to fit you. Which should fix the bead alignment issue.

Hi Kenneth and welcome. Since you are aware to align the mid and front beads on a Browning Citori CXT, you must adjust how your face mounts to the stock rather than the barrels. Since your comb is fixed, use the Graco Adjustable Comb Installation service. https://graco-corp.com/custom/ -------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

To correctly align the mid and front beads on a Browning Citori CXT, you must adjust the comb of your stock to match your specific facial geometry. The CXT is designed for a higher Point of Impact (POI), usually around 70/30.The ideal sight picture requires "snowmanning" the beads—the bottom of the front bead should rest directly on top of the mid bead with a slight gap.1. The Pre-Mount TestBefore adjusting the hardware, ensure your gun mount is consistent:Put on your regular shooting attire.Close your eyes, mount the gun to your cheek, and settle into your stance.Open your eyes and check the sight picture.2. Adjusting Comb Height (For Up/Down Alignment)If your eye sits too high or low, you will see too much of the rib or the front bead will disappear.Loosen the comb: Use a 7/64" Allen wrench in the holes on the right side of the stock to loosen the comb's set screws.Adjust height: Slide the comb to achieve the classic "figure-eight" or "snowman" alignment. If you need to raise the com