Monte Carlo vs straight Stock

[rmtaylor]

I have had many years of shotshell loading and shooting and I did not get this Handi BUG:) until late last year. So please forgive a rookie question.
I was not going to ask anymore questions about this but it is taking so long for my rifle and barrels to get back I can't wait any longer. So please bear with me. I have a 270 handi in a Montecarlo synthetic that I sent in for repair, trigger job, and new barrels in 45-70, 223 bull, and Huntsman.
I am told that I will not be able to see the iron sights on the Huntsman using the Montecarlo stock. I ordered a straight synthetic to come back with my barrels. The question is how will my eye line up with the scope using a straight stock?? I know for most of you this is a dumb question but you don't know till you ask right??? Thanks

Richard

[Big Blue]

Richard,
  I think most of the guys that use straight stocks, also use iron sites, and conversly those with the monte carlo stock use a scope. I would think lining up with a scope using the straight stock shouldn't be the problem that lining up iron sights would be with the monte carlo stock. I have Marlin, and Winchester rifles that are both straight stocked, and have scopes, and I have no problem with them. Hope your new barrels arrive soon!
Don

[MSP Ret]

, Richard I concur with the above. I have both styles and as a matter of fact for hunting with a scope I prefer the straight non monte-carlo stock. I find it fits me well and I have faster target aquisition time. I do find the Monte-carlo style OK for strict target shooting off a bench with a scope where you have a lot of time to line up the scope but even there the non Monte-Carlo style works fine, for me anyway....<><.... :grin:

[Mac11700]

Richard:

If for some reason you can't use the staight stock,try this.Run over to Walley World or whe ever you buy you odds and end gun stuff,and pick up a Uncle Mikes elastic butt stock shell holder.get some type of soft pliable foam( I used Rubatex,and industrial a/c type) and put it under the elastic..you can build it up till your comfortable with it,and your head is positioned properly,and save a little money to boot. I punched a little hole in it for my sling stud to stick thru and it doesn't move very much,and if this works you can spend a little more and get a kit from Cabela's to that has different spacers in it to adjust it to wher you was at with the uncle mikes and make it perminent if you want.

I did this with my 1895 GS 45-70 and it works great,also it takes all the slap out of the stock hitting my cheek when it recoils,and it recoils a-lot off the bench. I still have it on there..went thru last years deer season with no problems with it..I have about  $8.00 invested in it and I can take it off if  I ever need to with out any damage to the stock.

Good Luck

Mac

[bull b 25-06]

Also something else you can do is change the stock. This is what i do on my .223 when i switch it to the huntsman barrel. The stocks don't take but 4 minutes  to change with a rachet ,8" extension and 9/16 socket. Just an idea for you .

later bull b 25-06

[rmtaylor]

Thanks for the input. I guess I will have to just be patient and check it out when they get back............

Mac I have seen the comb raising kit at Cabela's and they also sell a lace on Leather cheek piece that will also raise the comb. Anybody ever used either?


Richard

[MSP Ret]

Richard, I have a Cabela's lace-on leather cheekpiece I was lucky to get from a wonderful H&R forum member, (Student if I remember corectly) It works great and I think adds a bit of class and nostalgia to a straight wooden stock as well as raising your cheek/eye to the proper height to see out of a scope....<><.... :grin:

[rmtaylor]

MSP,

I am glad to here you say that because I was leaning toward the Leather Cheek piece if I feel I have a problem. But I will have to contimue to WAIT................until I get my gun back to find out.


Thanks again,

Richard