Author Topic: Thumbhole vs. Regular Stock? (Read 1144 times)

redpep · « **on:** March 21, 2005, 03:02:14 AM »

On your next inline, would you buy one with a thumbhole or regular stock and why?

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2005, 06:31:44 AM »

I did buy one with a laminated thumbhole stock and love it. Plus it looks great.

AndyHass · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2005, 07:56:45 AM »

I bought a thumbhole. The straight pull on the trigger allows for more precise shooting. For the applications I bought this particular gun for that is better. Most target rifles are either thumbhole or McMillan A4/A5-type "tactical" stocks which allow thumbhole-type holds.
The downside is they are not quite as handy for impromtpu hunting use. If I shoulder the gun quickly I tend to get too little eye relief (ouch!). Large gloves can also be an issue in cold weather.
If I wanted a gun for woods hunting or where the majority of shots would be offhand or withing 100 yards, I'd go regular.

Wolfhound · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2005, 11:14:26 AM »

2/3 of my inlines are thumbhole stocked. The third is a handgun and can't be. I just like the feel of a thumbhole stock vs. a regular stock. There's currently one inline that I want but have held off hoping that they'll do a thumbhole stock for it before long. I waited 2 years to buy an Omega with a thumbhole so I can be patient. :wink:

Keith Lewis · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2005, 12:31:51 PM »

I thought I posted this before but it is not there?? I also believe the thumbhole stock is more a target stock and I prefer the standard type for hunting. As you can see others have different opinions.

smokepolehunter · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2005, 01:56:40 PM »

THUMBHOLE! :grin: