Thumb hole vs regular stocks

[wolfenstien]

Hey guys,
I am looking at starting to build my 10/22. Want to change to a bull barrel and I was wondering what are the advantages and dis advantages of thumb hole stock? I have never shot one so I don't have a clue of what to look for. Thoughts and insights?

 

[GCMxVeGeTa]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

My Savage came with a thumbhole and 21" bull barrel...it shoots nice and the thumbhole stock, in my opinion, seems to balance the weight on your rear hand; like your forearm is taking the strain instead of your wrist/thumb...

The only disadvantage I could see with the thumbhole stock is its not as quick to get your hand on the rifle, only seems to be a problem if you're going to squirrel hunt with it.

 

[Averagejoe]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

I got addicted to Thumb hole Stocks when I was very young. My father had a Weatherby .300WM that was built for him with a Custom Walnut Stock. Now this isn't a .22 by any means but I love Thumb holes...

 

[Longguns]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

Bought a Savage 93 in 17 HMR. It has the thumbhole stock and I did not like it at first but the more I shoot it the better I like it. The grip kinda grows on you.

 

[cgv69]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

Depends on the type of shooting you like to do? I find I really like thumbhole stocks when shooting off hand but not as much from the bench. The nice thing with most thumbhole stocks is they do give you a more upright pistol grip type hold but you can get that will some other stocks without going with the thumbhole style

 

[Walsh]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

What would the pros and cons of a AR-15 style grip be compared to a regular or thumbhole grip?

Thanks,
P.B.Walsh

 

[eleaf]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

Thumbhole rules. I enjoyed one so much on my Savage 17HMR that I picked up an HS Precision Thumbhole stock for my Remy700 .308.

I feel like I have far more control, over the weapon with a thumbhole. Whether it's actually true or not (could just simply be more comfy which makes me feel more in control) I don't know.

What I do know is that if given an option, a thumbhole stock will get my vote more often than not.

 

[schwazche]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

We've thumbhole stocks on three of our 10/22s. Big improvement in comfort and control over the "stock" Ruger stock, IMHO.

 

[desertHK]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

Boyd's stock. I have one on my 10/22

 

[WhiteKnight]

Re: Thumb hole vs regular stocks

Thumbholes can become an issue when you have to make a quick shot/difficult shot/awkward shot using your non-dominant side (lefty for me). You never know which direction the deer will come out.