Bavarian style stocks - dis/advantages? Shooting when standing

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Bavarian style stocks - dis/advantages? Shooting when standing
I have been looking at different styles of stocks for a hunting rifle to provide the most natural sight in position when you shoulder your rifle when hunting - so that I can hold my neck straight, bring the gun to my shoulder and be looking directly through my scope. I'm 6.1 tall and would say I have a fairly long neck

Or is the momtecarlo stock on a Weatherby generally a more ergonomic style of stock?

This is not for prone shooting but for standing and I know everyone's body type is different but just wanted to see if there was any general consensus on the Bavarian style of stock
 
Bavarian styles fit me very well for irons or low mounted scopes... they are generally lower at the comb than standard North American designs... I hear many say that they are too low for scope use, but with a low scope, I have not found this to be the case... it is certainly not the style for 50mm scopes. But, I am a big guy also... 6'4" & 270...
 
They are designed for the style of shooting that you describe, BUT with a chin rest rather than a full "cheek weld" that is more popular currently. I like the fit for my style of shooting, my brother who is nearly the same size/fit can't stand them. You will need to try one for fit, no other way to advise you , sorry!
 
I have one on a Heym SR-30 with a 56mm objective scope on it, it works for me. Its just a bit of a different shooting style to what many people are used to. As Longwalker said its more of a chin rest than a full cheek weld so it may not be the best for target shooting, or for shooting from prone.
 
As others stated. It all depends on what your comfortable with. The Bavarian "schnabel" stock excels in off-hand shooting. Not target shooting using a bench. (How are you supposed to learn how to shoot unless you get off the damn bench anyways)

It works with a scoped rifle, but you have to open your mind and accept the chin weld. I personally don't mind it. But I'm an adaptable shooter and not afraid of guns with "character".
 
The photo below is an example taken from an internet review of the Ruger M77 RSI - perhaps it helps to answer your question.
Ruger has marketed the RSI carbine for a long time, and every review has been very positive - indicative of the success of both the design and quality of manufacture.


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My recommendation - buy one. You will NOT regret it.
 
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I can vouch for that. I have an older tang safety model in .308. Brilliant rifle! Never had the opportunity to use it in the field, but I have no regrets on buying it.
 
-Savage- said:
The photo below is an example taken from an internet review of the Ruger M77 RSI (a rifle I happen to own and love) - perhaps it helps to answer your question.
Ruger has marketed the RSI carbine for a long time, and every review has been very positive - indicative of the success of both the design and quality of manufacture.


e04f2593-ee39-48c4-adfb-ee4f881b9213_zpsc291f5cf.jpg


The example I bought is chambered in 7x57mm Mauser, a classic cartridge which is the ballistic twin of the 7mm-08, and perfect for this classic Mauser style of rifle.
It carries well, balances perfectly, points like a dream, is gorgeous on the eye and feels right in the hand - is a joy to use in every way.

And every time I take it to the range, a crowd of admirers quickly encircle the rifle .. wanting to know everything about it.
Difficult not to feel pride of ownership.

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My recommendation - buy one. You will NOT regret it.
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Nice Savage, very nice. I recently parted with one I had, A Sako A III in .270.
Nice rifle, and I've purchased two more in a Mannlicher style since, one in 7x57 and another in 9.3x62. The only reason I let the Sako go is, anything in that full wood style, I want it in a fitting European calibre.
 
yup - that is one sweet looking rifle - I just could never bring myself to take it into the bush when hunting. I know they are meant to be used but it would be like going 4 wheeling through the bush in a Mercedes Benz G500 - IT be made to handle it but unless I had have a lot of extra $$ I just could not do it. Anyways - thanks to everyone for the input
 
-Savage- said:
The photo below is an example taken from an internet review of the Ruger M77 RSI (a rifle I happen to own and love) - perhaps it helps to answer your question.
Ruger has marketed the RSI carbine for a long time, and every review has been very positive - indicative of the success of both the design and quality of manufacture.


e04f2593-ee39-48c4-adfb-ee4f881b9213_zpsc291f5cf.jpg


The example I bought is chambered in 7x57mm Mauser, a classic cartridge which is the ballistic twin of the 7mm-08, and perfect for this classic Mauser style of rifle.
It carries well, balances perfectly, points like a dream, is gorgeous on the eye and feels right in the hand - is a joy to use in every way.

And every time I take it to the range, a crowd of admirers quickly encircle the rifle .. wanting to know everything about it.
Difficult not to feel pride of ownership.

Ruger-M77-Hawkeye_RSI-International_Special-Edition_7x57mm_zpsd3882f47.jpg


My recommendation - buy one. You will NOT regret it.
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Great caliber - lucky you for grabbing it! I also have recently acquired a Ruger 77RSI but don't feel they address the OP's question accurately because they don't have the 'Bavarian' style drop comb. The Ruger sports a more American style comb with a Mannicler style fore end. Examples would be the Sako Bavarian, Sako Bavarian full stock, Steyr Mannlicher Classic (to which I have a particular crush right now), and my Anschutz 1431 below:



I would say that the drop comb takes some getting used to. With my little Annie, I find if I close my eyes and bring it up (then open them), I have to readjust to acquire a proper scope view... I think they take a fair bit of getting used to especially if you're programed for the American style stocks.
 
west250 said:
Great caliber - lucky you for grabbing it! I also have recently acquired a Ruger 77RSI but don't feel they address the OP's question accurately because they don't have the 'Bavarian' style drop comb. The Ruger sports a more American style comb with a Mannicler style fore end. Examples would be the Sako Bavarian, Sako Bavarian full stock, Steyr Mannlicher Classic (to which I have a particular crush right now), and my Anschutz 1431 below:



I would say that the drop comb takes some getting used to. With my little Annie, I find if I close my eyes and bring it up (then open them), I have to readjust to acquire a proper scope view... I think they take a fair bit of getting used to especially if you're programed for the American style stocks.
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Very nice rifle, sir!
 
My CZ550 FS has that " Bavarian " style of butt and I will admit to being a bit sceptical at first, but now that I've become accustomed to it I find it very comfortable and also very quick to acquire a sight picture either with the irons or through the scope.
 
I just picked up a bavarian style stock for a mauser project I'm working on.
It feels very comfortable when you hold it up to your cheek.
 
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