Monte Carlo Stocks: Opinions

[Demonical]

My own opinion is that they are a very practical, functional thing. On some of the Weatherbys they have been exaggerated quite a bit, but that doesn't take away from the benefit, I think they provide.

What's the consensus of opinion on these versus the so-called Classic stock?

 

[stubblejumper]

All of the mcmillan stocks on my 700s are of the monte carlo design.They seem to fit me better than any other stock that I have used.

 

[catnthehatt]

The "Monte Carlo" is a design that evolved from slimming down the comb
of a rifle on sporters so that it would be a tad lighter and at the same time
appealing to the eye, while keeping the comb high enough to uses a scope.

Many target rifles don't have them because they are designed to either shoot

with low irons, or the front sight is raised or lowered to compensate for distance.
Others have an adjustable comb to raise the shooter's eye so the cheek stays on the comb when sighting.

I like them as long as they are parallel with the the bore of the rifle.

They tend to smack me when they are sloped forward....
Cat

 

[Amphibious]

love them.

 

[dan belisle]

Depends on the shape of it. Some work well for me (Remingtons) , some smack me in the cheek everytime I fire the gun (Winchesters). - dan

 

[Demonical]

The reason I brought this topic up is that in reading Elmer Keith's Gun Notes Vol-II, Keith takes claim for developing that style of stock, I think in the 1930's.

Of course Roy Weatherby is the person (company) that made the Monte Carlo famous.

 

[Dustin]

If they have a comb sloped toward the rear, the recoil is going to be horrendous. If the comb is sloped forward, the comb then backs away from your cheek under recoil, provided your cheekweld is on the downward slope towards the breech. The Weatherby stocks fit me perfectly, and give me some functional reason as to why I like Weatherby....I need a Mark V...

 

[Leeper]

The monte carlo stock is a functionally good design and can be very attractive as well. The use of a Monte Carlo comb allows enough drop at the heel of the stock to make it work well for offhand shooting while still providing good cheek contact for a consistent hold.
This stock design is not as good for shooting prone, for instance, because a good prone stock requires much less (if any) drop at the heel.
If one simply shoulders a rifle with one of the popular "modern classic" styled stocks, he may find that a good portion of the butt actually sits above the shoulder. In this case, a stock with a bit more drop at the heel will work better but the comb may be too low. This is where the Monte Carlo comes in and it works well.
Monte Carlo stocks don't have to be grotesquely styled and there have been many very nice stocks produced by custom makers over the years. Regards, Bill.

 

[martinbns]

I am 100 % with Leeper, I have a long neck and monte carlo stocks provided they aren't too severe fit me weigh better and most straight stocks don't allow me the comfort of the whole butt of the rifle to be in contact with my shuolder. No problem on my 260 rem, but would be uncomfortable on a 300 mag. The best fitting stock designs for me are that of the newer Sako's.

 

[NWTHunter]

I prefer a monte carlo style stock. I don't shoot from a bench very often, and rarely from a prone position. I find the Sako design the most comfortable so far, shouldering the rifle is very natural.

 

[death-junky]

i like the carlo stocks but i no alot of people who cant use em at all.
i fine if i got something to rest my head against when im shooting i get a way better shot...
talk to ya all later
Riley

 

[1899]

I like a classic straight stock with very little, or no drop.

 

[Randy Carriere]

I prefer classic style.

 

[todbartell]

dont really like the big humpback on them, prefer classic

 

[Mauser98]

I also prefer the classic stocks. But they must have a bit of drop at the heel.

The classic stocks that have a rise at heel are ugly to my eye.

Thr stocks below are poor uses of beautiful pieces of wood, IMHO