Best bolt action rifle stock design?

I stole this picture from I can't remember where, hope the owner doesn't mind.
It's a Husqvarna in a BRNO stock, and to me, it's about everything that's "right" about a rifle. I don't know the caliber, but I see it as a 7x57. :)

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Here is another nice one....
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6981952&postcount=20












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I prefer a raised comb. For my big guns i use weatherby. The fore end might be better more rounded. I really like the look of straight stocks but they dont fit me. A pre 64 win with good drop is very nice to shoot with irons.
 
philthygeezer said:
What do you think is the best bolt action rifle stock design taking ergonomics, balance, pointability and recoil control into account first, and aesthetics after that?
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interesting that many replies did not answer the question, just addressed "looks" - there are 4 points more important to the original poster! so I will expand on my choice...
I use the "classic" style because the flat comb aids quick aiming and reduces recoil slap to the cheek, the open grip allows me better trigger control than a tight grip, especially with gloves on, slim stocks tend to balance a little more "muzzle heavy", which is an aid to good offhand shooting, and a relatively straight stock aids pointability by keeping the hands close to the same plane as the line of sight.
AND I like the way they look!;)
 
The plain old Remington wood stocks fit me just as good as anything out there. The grip is just right and the rounded bottom of the mag area and forend is perfect for carry.

In reality I can make do with just about anything.
 
Kilo Charlie said:
I like a classic comb with a cheekpiece, no Monte Carlo. Remington's CDL is nice.
Best stock "feel" i ever had was a Model 70 Fwt. No cheekpiece, but the forend shape fits my hands perfectly.
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This is about where I'm landing too. I found the Win 70 safari stock very comfy with the big magnums. The SG stock is similar. The Echols stocks that Chuck is pointing out seem to have similar form factors to the CDL and these.

The FWT points like a shotgun and balances steady for me - it just comes up, points and mounts with the scope positioned right.
 
philthygeezer said:
This is about where I'm landing too. I found the Win 70 safari stock very comfy with the big magnums. The SG stock is similar. The Echols stocks that Chuck is pointing out seem to have similar form factors to the CDL and these.

The FWT points like a shotgun and balances steady for me - it just comes up, points and mounts with the scope positioned right.
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Actually the SG, CDL, and Echols stocks are quite different in grip angle, comb, and forend. Plus the Echols stocks are cast off or on as well.
 
Model 70 Fwt......the design originated with the push feed Featherweight XTR's in the 80's and continues in the new FN built Model 70 Featherweight.

The original Pre'64 Model 70 Monte Carlo is a close second,..OK, maybe the Rem 700 Classic fits in there somewhere too....
 
I prefer a version of the American Classic, no monte carlo at all (too painful to my fat face ) ,slightly wider in the butt for recoil absorption, open pistol grip,and a slim forend. I have not found any factory stock that meets all requirements. For boomers it is hard to improve on A-Squares design, ugly though it is. FWIW - dan
 
The one that fits the shooter the best...
that can be anything from a Classic to a Weatherby Monte Carlo style...
it depends if you have a short thick neck or a long thinner neck...
it depends on iron sights or a scope
a heavy set 5'8" person with a heavy face and a 6'4" skinny guy will require quite different stocks.
 
I will have to go with the classic style. They always seem fit me better than the full monte carlo or the german hogs back/bavarian style.
 
Sako Hunter for me. I like the palm swell and the monte carlo cheek piece.
 
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