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Thumb-hole Stocks
26 May 2015, 07:25
John303.Thumb-hole Stocks
I would like to see some pics. of custom rifles based on thumb-hole stocks. Real wood types would be nice but show whatever you may have. --- John
26 May 2015, 23:09
Use Enough GunHere's some of mine:
Top to bottom: .270 Winchester (Tiger Myrtle), .375 H&H (Bastogne Walnut), .300 WSM (Fiddleback Myrtle), and 22-250 (Shell Maple). All of them are Winchester Model 70s.
27 May 2015, 00:31
John303.UEG: Some purists might scoff & shudder a bit, but those are good looking rifles IMHO. --- John
27 May 2015, 00:57
Use Enough GunHey John: I have never ever cared about what purists think. I have plenty of the traditional rifles as well, and use them too. However, as to my thumb-hole rifles, I have killed dozens of game in North America, Mexico and Africa with the rifles pictured. They are rock steady and were fit to my hand and other physical specifications by the stock and rifle maker.
27 May 2015, 02:12
Big Wonderful WyomingI agree,
I have a pair of 700's with Bell and Carlson thumbholes and they are among my favorite rifles.
27 May 2015, 06:18
butchloci have a couple but i'm reluctant to admit or show them for fear someone might think i might like blasers too
27 May 2015, 06:26
hvrhunterThose are beautiful rifles.
My raygun: M1 carbine, Fajen stock, SK mount
28 May 2015, 21:57
ZekeShikarI LOVE the way they feel and fit when shooting off a bench but do not like them in the field.
Purist, I am not (I HUNT with several "Plastic" rifles also) and I think thumb-holes make a very cool looking rifle... especially the beautiful customs shown here.
Thanks,
Zeke
29 May 2015, 22:24
matt salmAfter handling a few years ago I thought they were very comfortable to shoot with myself...until I had one. Picked up a semi-inlet Boyd's for a Ruger 10/22, reshaped the forend into a lightened schnable, trimmed the bulky grip and finished it up. It shot great from the bench and any position really, but I found it was uncomfortable to carry around in the field...just didn't have the familiar grip to hang onto and I didn't like it. Never had another one since.
Shoot straight, shoot often.
Matt
30 May 2015, 17:27
Dr. Louquote:
Originally posted by butchloc:
i have a couple but i'm reluctant to admit or show them for fear someone might think i might like blasers too
And you ride a moped and...
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Harry Lawson made many thumbhole rifles back in his day.
30 May 2015, 21:06
Jim KobeONLY My personal opinion about thumbholes:
Ugghhh
Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
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31 May 2015, 00:10
customboltNever cared much for M1's. But, that one is 1 classy rig.
quote:
Originally posted by richj:
My raygun: M1 carbine, Fajen stock, SK mount
Life itself is a gift. Live it up if you can.
31 May 2015, 16:31
budicealeditto
quote:
Originally posted by custombolt:
Never cared much for M1's. But, that one is 1 classy rig.
quote:
Originally posted by richj:
My raygun: M1 carbine, Fajen stock, SK mount
blaming guns for crime is like blaming silverware for rosie o'donnell being fat
06 June 2015, 01:55
AtkinsonAn abomination of gun stockdom!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
11 June 2015, 05:00
John303.Thank you TH owners for your pics., IMHO they are great looking guns - I know there are more hiding out there - don't be shy, show and tell !!
Comments from the "purists" is almost equally appreciated. --- John
12 June 2015, 10:13
Use Enough GunHey, don't worry about it. Differences of opinion make the world spin.
17 June 2015, 21:54
customboltAtkinson. I wouldn't buy an M1 custom or thumbhole rig either. But, I appreciate a nice chunk of walnut. Here's some real
quote:
Originally posted by Atkinson:
An abomination of gun stockdom!
Life itself is a gift. Live it up if you can.
17 June 2015, 22:55
stepchild 2quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Harry Lawson made many thumbhole rifles back in his day.
I have a Lawson Cochise thumb hole, AAA American Walnut that I dearly love. A joy for off hand shooting.
Stepchild
NRA Life Member
06 November 2015, 09:44
John A.Having very seriously limited movement in my right wrist,now the best I can do with a conventionally stocked rifle is to get my thumb
on the wrist, index finger on trigger, and press middle fingertip against stock wrist.
My ring and little fingers just hang out in space, nowhere near the rifle.
VERY frustrating when you like standing/offhand shooting and classic rifles as much as I do!!
I'm presently exploring thumbhole stocks for some rifles, just to be able to grip them halfway normally. It's a difficult mental adjustment to make, that's for sure!
John
08 November 2015, 00:07
Bill LeeperThunbhole stocks are comfortable; especially so for people with limited wrist mobility. They also position the hand well for trigger pull. The appearance doesn't have to be too moutlandish.
I've done a few over the years and kind of like the result. I think they are especially good for shooting prone and they help to manage recoil.
Good work is good work regardless of the style. The rifles pictured look to be pretty nicely done. Regards, Bill
19 November 2015, 02:21
AtkinsonMy problem is I'm a purest!! oh well
That said I do appreciate good work, thumbhole or not, but don't have any use for the design since pop broke off his thumb with one!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
24 November 2015, 04:24
dwheelsThe very few I've been around shoot a lot better than they look. I don't care for the appearance but they handle very well from a bench or any kind of casual rest in the field.
25 November 2015, 05:06
BiebsI've always hated non-traditional stocks, but once I tried the Blaser Success Leather when it first came out, I had to have one. Trigger control is much more "natural" with a vertical wrist position. The rifle is light enough that I can carry it by the grip, like a handgun. Very handy.
25 November 2015, 05:19
Heym 450/400I just purchased a professional success and I have to say it's the most comfortable stock I've ever shouldered. The only thing I noticed was it took a little getting used to to "remove" your hand from the pistol grip position to work the bolt then back in. Just doesn't come natural yet compared to a traditional stock.
25 November 2015, 05:52
Blair 338RUMquote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
I've always hated non-traditional stocks, but once I tried the Blaser Success Leather when it first came out, I had to have one. Trigger control is much more "natural" with a vertical wrist position. The rifle is light enough that I can carry it by the grip, like a handgun. Very handy.
That's a nice looking Blaser.
Love the leather inserts on the stock.
25 November 2015, 05:53
Blair 338RUMquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
Here's some of mine:
Top to bottom: .270 Winchester (Tiger Myrtle), .375 H&H (Bastogne Walnut), .300 WSM (Fiddleback Myrtle), and 22-250 (Shell Maple). All of them are Winchester Model 70s.
That's a bloody nice line up of rifles, UEG
28 November 2015, 05:38
Use Enough GunBlair: Thanks. They're all shooters! Taking the 22-250 to Mexico in January.