Thumbhole stock and recoil question

[Jimbo47]

I noticed that a couple offerings by H & R come with the laminated thumbhole stocks.

Such as the 12 gauge slug barreled shotgun, and a 45-70, so does the stock help with recoil  or what is the purpose other than cosmetic as they look good?

I've not considered them since they don't look as stout as a regular stock, but that's why I'm asking if anyone has one, and can explain the advantage.

[quickdtoo]

They do help reduce felt recoil because your arm weight adds weight to the rifle, but to me they're also very nice to shoot and look great. I have 6 of em, two on factory rifles and four with Pachmayr Decelarator pads that I got from Boyd's and or one of their dealers. They're listed on the accessory barrel page.

Tim