I have a question generated from some curiosity. I've noticed that many of the European rifle stocks (ex: T3 Sporter, Anchutz, Sauer) have stocks with palm grip areas that are very molded into a pistol grip in addition to being very vertical in profile. Many of the target or tactical stocks you see floating around also have a vertical profile but sport a wider palm swell and none of the contouring to accommodate the thumb.
What are the advantages / disadvantages?
I would think that for precision you would want symmetry in the stock if you were to cut it lengthwise to allow for the recoil to go straight back into your shoulder. If you were to cut out a grove for the thumb would that not cause the rifles' recoil to be somewhat interrupted as it travels back into the hand and shoulder? I've asked myself the same thing about true pistol grips ( like the 110BA).
I am holding off on varnishing my stock because I am undecided as to whether I will want to modify it in the European style.
What are the advantages / disadvantages?
I would think that for precision you would want symmetry in the stock if you were to cut it lengthwise to allow for the recoil to go straight back into your shoulder. If you were to cut out a grove for the thumb would that not cause the rifles' recoil to be somewhat interrupted as it travels back into the hand and shoulder? I've asked myself the same thing about true pistol grips ( like the 110BA).
I am holding off on varnishing my stock because I am undecided as to whether I will want to modify it in the European style.
