What are your views about stock design for a hunting rifle?

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As the title asks, what are your preferences for a rifle that is for "general purpose"?

I like a straight style with very little drop at the comb and prefer a fairly short length of pull at around 13.25" - 13.5" even though I am not small or short armed. I also prefer a narrower, dare I say "dainty", fore-end. For example I really dislike the size of the fore-end of the Hogue stock on Ruger Alaskan, whereas the Brno 21H is right fine. Another example that I like is McMillan's Remington Sporter, although on that the fore-end size is about the maximum for me.

I don't see too much about cast-off (or cast-on for the lefties) in factory rifles. Why is that?
 
I like the bdl stock looks classy and fine but has enough meat on forend and grip and has a tighter grip curve than is now fashionable. Im glad they havnt changed it
 
I like the 700 CDL stocks, those on the classic Model 70's and the Kimber's .
No room for white line spacers or skip-line checkering.
Prefer black Pachmayr Decelerator Old English pads on everything.
Also like a stock high enough to suit a snug mount with a low mounted scope... most seem O.K. for open sites, but are somewhat a little too low when using the scope.
 
My preference is the classic stock, with or without the cheek-piece. Second is the full monte-carlo stock, such as the Weatherby Mark V.
 
I like classic stocks made from walnut with a black or red Pachmayr Decelerator pad.

Length of pull 13 5/8".
Drop at comb so that the cocking piece on the Mauser barely misses the wood.
Drop at heel 1/4-3/8" more than the drop at comb.
Butt pitch about 4 degrees.
Fairly open, slim grip.
Slim forend that is short enough so as to not crowd a barrel band.
Cast-off is optional.
If possible, the point of the comb should be directly above the center of the grip cap.
Comb flutes are optional.
 
generally wood for me, classic shaped. however i put tupperware on my rugger scout because the laminate it cam with was just hideous. and more recently shave acquired a model 70 extreme weather with a b&c stock on it i don't mind. the one plus to glass/plastic stocks is that i feel no guilt spray painting them.
 
Mauser98 said:
Length of pull 13 5/8".
Drop at comb so that the cocking piece on the Mauser barely misses the wood.
Drop at heel 1/4-3/8" more than the drop at comb.
Butt pitch about 4 degrees.
Fairly open, slim grip.
Slim forend that is short enough so as to not crowd a barrel band.
Cast-off is optional.
If possible, the point of the comb should be directly above the center of the grip cap.
Comb flutes are optional.
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Pretty much this, but I tend to like longer stocks, 14 3/8" L.O.P. give or take an eigth. If it will be used primarily with irons, I like a little more drop at the heel. I know straight stocks are supposed to reduce felt recoil, but they also tend to point the sights over the horizon if you try to shoot quickly. The English built large bore rifles, often praised for their natural pointing qualities, are that way because they have more drop at the comb and heel, and are typically longer. They were designed to be shot quickly from an off-hand stance with open sights.
 
I like the stock on my BDL. 35 Whelen. I have it shortened to a 13in LOP which is perfect for me. I also love the stock on my Ruger Compact Magnum. That comes up fast. I've never had the joy of hunting with it though.
 
Guess I am the oddball - I like the vertical grip - much easier to get a more comfortable grip (for me) which = better shot placement. Also get close to a 90 degree trigger pull. Vertical grips work great for those of us with past wrist injuries that inhibit twisting the wrist.
My hunters wear Greybull precision stocks.
 
I also prefer a bit more closed/vertical grip sporter stock. Also like a good and high comb with a goodly drop at the heel which feels better for me for offhand or standing/kneeling with a rest compared to a classic styled backend. I can go either way on the forend...slim and trim works but something with a good bit of meat has no flies either. I like a bit meatier grip as well. 14" LOP works for me as an all around length. Shorter stocks tend to force my wrist into an uncomfortable position when shooting prone or some other rested positions. Quick offhand shooting seems to be ok though.

All this has so far led me to a Mcmillan Sako Hunter style stock on my general purpose big game rifle.
 
I like a straighter open gripped classic stock in nice wood if I'm looking at it; and something a whole lot like a Weatherby if I'm shooting it. Besides that, I can take a pretty good stab at shooting anything with a LOP between 13 3/4 and 14". Light kickers can have a bit less.
 
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