Curious if there are any recoil differences between a CZ German pattern stock in a DGR and the American stocked equivalent. It looks like the German pattern stock might be a little better using Iron Sights and the American a little better with a scope. Anything else I should be aware of or consider?

Thanks!
Sid

it depends on how you hold them

if you put your cheek on the hogback, its going to kick you... but your chin, not so bad.. SIDE of each, please no complaints

if youput your chin on the american, you'll get the scope in your eye

I have a CZ550 Safari Magnum with a "hogsback" (European) stock. It does have a bit more muzzle rise, but I feel that it mitigates recoil well with a normal cheek weld, YMMV. I have no problem using a scope mounted in medium quick-release rings with the stock.

I have a Sako Stock and a CZ stock and have no problem with them.

I always liked my CZ 9.3 European stock. It seemed to be more comfortable than my 9.3 in an FN mauser.
It looked funny but I don't care if it works.

From a British viewpoint these are lie W W Greeners "rational" stock that were fitted to his shot guns. They do work quite well as, of course, unlike a conventional stock they slope is DOWN away from the cheekbone when fired.

But they were never popular as they relied too much an consistent meeting of the face with the exact right "high" point on the stock to give the same eye position to the barrel on a shot gun.

And if you are taller or shorter than average that "high" point may not be in the right place for you.

On a rifle? The Germans shoot a lot from high seats where there is a lot of time to take a shooting position as the quarry bumbles into view.

But for "jump" shooting where you are walking through woodland and suddenly have a snap shot chance? Or shooting from lying down? No. They are not as good as a conventional design.

Bottom line is that if this was a better style for a quick, surprise, accurate shot from standing - or a deliberate aimed shot from lying (or kneeling)? Then they would have been on my father and grandfather's Lee Enfield and your father and grandfather's Springfield and Garand.

They reduce felt recoil that is sure. But I'll leave them in the CZ catalogue when I pick my rifle. You didn't see Holland and Holland use them on their doubles or bolt action rifles. Nor Westley Richards. That says it all.

My CZ 550FS 9.3X62 was my first experience with a Bavarian style stock. After a little adjustment of shooting style, I found it easy to shoot and was moderate in recoil.