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Topic: Favorite stock design
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DanS
Scorched Earth (AZ Sector)
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posted March 05, 2007 01:48 PM
I'm probably like some people you know who has to get whatever cartidge or rifle just comes out and screw with it until I get bored. Kill a few coyotes here and there, but never really settles on anything.
I'm building another rifle, now that the season is pretty much over where I hunt. I am pretty much a wood stock fanatic. I just really like nice wood stocks.
I can see benefits in the modern synthetic's like McMillans or HS Precision's stocks also. Most of my rifles stocks are in the old classic style. I have a few AR15's in different cartridges, and I like the way the rifle handles with the pistol grip and all. So that has lead me playing with an Anshutz silloette style for a calling rifle at the moment on a couple bolt actions.
Any opinions on this. Do any of you use something like this.
[ March 05, 2007, 01:50 PM: Message edited by: DanS ]
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TA17Rem
Hello, I'm the legendary Tim Anderson, Field Marshall, Southern Minneesota Sector
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posted March 05, 2007 03:27 PM
Most of my shots are done either free hand or with a set of shooting sticks. Most of my custom guns i have had built and any that i have built in the future will have the Sako hunter style stock with the high comb. Better eye to scope alighnment.
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varmit hunter
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posted March 06, 2007 10:17 AM
Take you're hand and point you're finger at a object. Notice the position of you're hand. God intended for man to shoot a thumbhole.
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Leonard
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posted March 06, 2007 10:41 AM
You know, Ronnie. Many years ago, I would have agreed with you. The exotic looks of a neat thumbhole stock is hard to resist, especially in a walnut laminate, for instance.
But, in a hurry, I have found the thumbhole to be difficult to get my hand into, even when I have hogged out the hole, like a Winslow, if you remember that design?
Then too, I have used one gun on top, from a standpoint of space limitations and safety and symplicity, since I have driven off before with a rifle cross corners. It made it a mile or so, to the first turn.
Which has nothing to do with it, but my point is, a left handed partner can shoot a conventional stock, but cannot use my thumbhole.
I love them, but I think they excell in certain applications and have a couple drawbacks in others. You are right about one thing; it is the most natural feeling (and comfortable) stock design, by far.
Good hunting. LB
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JeremyKS
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posted March 06, 2007 11:03 AM
I have been shooting a thumbhole stock for the past couple seasons and I sure like the feel of it. The stock I shoot has a bigger hole than normal which tends to be pretty easy to handle in quick moments. I don't know if it makes you shoot any better but it sure feels good and boasts my confidence a little.
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TOM64
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posted March 06, 2007 01:12 PM
Hmmm... those thumbhole stocks kind of remind me of a pistol grip on an AR-15, I agree it's very natural.
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Buffalobob
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posted March 07, 2007 01:59 PM
Here is a laminated thumbhole by Joel Russo. Ignore the vent holes in the foreend (I added those to a perfectly fine stock).
He can build you a laminated A-5 out of any color combination of wood you want.
He is working on a Hybrid A-3/A-5 right now.
You can reach Joel at jkrussosatcomcastdotnet
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Russo/Seekins stock
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Leonard
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posted March 07, 2007 02:47 PM
Hey Bob. I have a couple Mausers myself, retrofitted. I like 'em. LB
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Tim Behle
Administrator MacNeal Sector
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posted March 07, 2007 05:13 PM
I don't shoot tactical, so I don't need a new laminated A-5 stock.
I don't shoot tactical, so I don't need a new laminated A-5 stock.
I don't shoot tactical, so I don't need a new laminated A-5 stock.
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DAA
Utah/Promoted WESTERN REGIONAL Hunt Director
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posted March 08, 2007 11:54 AM
For calling rifles, and general knock around rifles, I've pretty much settled on the Remington Classic pattern. I've got quite a few of them now, and all those rifles handle close to the same. For me anyway, having settled on one shape and size of stock has made it easier to switch rifles as the mood strikes me, and not suffer any gotchas on stand due to changes in handling.
- DAA
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