Thumbhole Aftermarket Stocks

[vikingocazar]

Does anyone have any negative experiences with thumbhole stocks as far as getting the rifle off the sling and up to shoulder in a hurry? I am wanting to put a Boyd stock on my rifle and wasn't sure if there might be some lag time in getting my thumb through the hole to get into firing position. Feedback?

 

[rembolt]

Opperation of the safety will be limited with the thumbhole .

 

[Sask_Hunter]

I'm not a big fan of thumb hole stocks but that's me. The bell and Carlson thumb hole stock gives me a fat lip and I find my Boyd's hard to hold on the bags. The Boyd's stock is a quality product for the price

 

[hakx]

I have a Boyds TH on my Mod 70. 270 Win

Not my favorite when on the bench, as it is a concious battle against excessive canting due to the irregular contouring. The trade off is that they shoulder and cheek weld great for the quick or offhand shots.

 

[Hugh J]

I have had numerous Boyds stocks presently have a thumbhole on a 338WM and on a 257 Weatherby, my only complaint is they are a little awkward to carry, I normally carry rifles on my left shoulder with the barrel down, the Thumbhole stocks have a tendency to slide sideways so I am periodically shifting it back, I was going to try a Safari sling but I have not yet, Previous comment about the safety is accurate especially if you have a tang safety that on a conventional stock is very convenient, For lighter recoil rifles I prefer the Prairie Hunter from Boyds.

 

[paperslayer]

All about personal preference. I love a thumbhole, but they are more of a bench-varmint style stock. Your scope (Ideally further forward) ) tends to be mounted differently for that type of shooting and the design is better suited.

 

[woodlotowner]

I never really considered a thumb hole stock to be a hunting stock. I had a very nice Boyd's laminate thumb hole on a 700 a while back, and, while it was great for bench shooting or taking time to get a good freehand sight picture when speed is not of the essence, it was the slowest acquisition stock I have ever used. Maybe that's just me though. You may find it fine for your intended purposes.

 

[cody c]

If youve been shooting sporters and monte carlo style stocks for twenty years they will be a bit of a difficult adjustment.

But I like my thumbhole, though its mostly shot off a bipod.

They tend to be a little heavier and maybe a little more bulky, but also give a more natural position to the wrist, and the palm of your trigger hand will take more recoil in that position, though most people will find that marginal until theyve gotten really used to that layout.

If your havent been shooting conventional style stocks for a huge amount of time it will be much easier to get used to getting your rifle lined up and Ill bet you will appreciate it after shooting it long enough.