Style of shooting (offhand, prone, or benchrest) and, as stated above, body type, determines stock shape and dimension as much as anything. Recoil reduction is more likely to be a side effect. Prone stocks are usually prettystraight with little drop at the heel and often, a high comb. An offhand stock will have more drop. There are other aspects of design which ar influenced by shooting style as well. Grip angle and comb height are two. GD
