Why is it that you see so many early best quality English DGR's, Husqvarna sporting rifles and German pre-war sporting Mausers with LOP's of 14.75-15in? Most of the rifles made here in the states seem to be 14 inches or less.
Thanks, Bob

It seems that offhand competition rifles have shorter LOP's (per a friend of mine who shoots at Camp Perry every year).

Perhaps there was more bench shooting being done, or they hadn't figured out the physiology for offhand shooting?

scopes...

no, really, scopes cost more for long relief...

most rifles today are 13.5" and they call it average...

i call it scope cuts

Jeff, I think you are right. Rarely do I see a scope on this type of rifle. I put a 2-7 Leupold on my Grandson's 6.5x55 pre-war Husky sporter. It has 15in LOP and you really have to stretch the neck to use the scope and it's all the way back in the rings. I think it's coming off. These kids need to know how to shoot with open sights. When got his Red Ryder a few years back, the kid had the audacity to ask me where the telescope was on his rifle. Thanks, Bob