Just a curious question for our resident exports here: does the butt stock design have a huge impact on accuracy? For example, the SSG3000 has a more tradition rifle butt stock that slopes almost diagonally from the grip down to the recoil pad, while a McMillan A5 has a butt stock that runs parallel to the barrel, or the TRG that sort of has an arch at the bottom of the butt stock. Would one be more accurate than the other (ex by allowing the rifle to recoil straight back) or would be differences in stock design be negligible, all other variables being equal?
Quick question on stock design ...
- Thread starter Tikka223
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Here's what I've always been told.
Flat bottom on the butt: more suited to benchrest/supported shooting
Angled bottom on the butt: offhand shooting
I imagine the TRG is still aimed at benchrest shooting, but I'm not sure why it has that hook.
The only effect on accuracy will be how well the gun fits you, so use whichever stock feels best
Flat bottom on the butt: more suited to benchrest/supported shooting
Angled bottom on the butt: offhand shooting
I imagine the TRG is still aimed at benchrest shooting, but I'm not sure why it has that hook.
The only effect on accuracy will be how well the gun fits you, so use whichever stock feels best
ultimate_monkey
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direct effect on accuracy - not really , a gun isnt more accurate in a different type of stock
indirectly - one stock may fit you better / be more comfortable for you to shoot, so the more comfortable you are the more accurate shooter you can be
when i swapped from an HS precision stock to my a5, right away i was 10x more comfortable behind the rifle, as i could make the stock fit me, rather then having to try and make myself fit the stock, and in doing so my groups and consistency immediately improved
indirectly - one stock may fit you better / be more comfortable for you to shoot, so the more comfortable you are the more accurate shooter you can be
when i swapped from an HS precision stock to my a5, right away i was 10x more comfortable behind the rifle, as i could make the stock fit me, rather then having to try and make myself fit the stock, and in doing so my groups and consistency immediately improved
Comfort is important for sure, but the tree stocks that I've listed all feature the same adjustability as far as I know. I suppose the "Sporter style" should save some weight.
Personally, I've always preferred the hook so that you can get your support hand under the rifle to squeeze the bag or rifle and help to push it into you shoulder. I started off my LR shooting obsession with a Savage Model 12 VLP and was never happy with the Sporter stock because I felt that I could never get it to ride the bag consistently.
