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I've been noticing the vertical grip style stocks that I used to associate with competition target styling seem to be showing up in hunting photos in recent years. So I'm wondering if there are any cons to using this style of stock for hunting compared to more classic hunting stocks. A question for people who use them, are you thinking of converting some of your other pet rifles?
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Leftists hate them, so they must be great.
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Zero cons, in my opinion.
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Depends where the safety is located. Could make things awkward for a quick release of the safety when you're in a shooting stance.
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Depends where the safety is located. Could make things awkward for a quick release of the safety when you're in a shooting stance. I don't understand how this would be an issue at all ...it's just a grip angle change ..
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A straight grip or more classic gradual style pistol grip points more naturally, is less cumbersome less likely to snag on brush, and is easier to handle one handed as is occasionally necessary. Imo a gentle pistol grip is the most all around useful for a hunting rifle. A pistol grip is nice when using a bipod and I think that’s where you usually see them on hunting rifles but I think the cons outweigh the pros for a big game rifle.
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I had one on a bench .22 rf Was not a plus or minus IMHO.
Do not care for them off the bench though.
My wrists of some damage from work, so maybe a bit too picky.
I find the grip angle of a Ruger #1 to feel really good, FWIW
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The McMillan Game Scout, or the AG Alpine Hunter has the perfect grip angle, in my opinion. I don't see any advantage to a traditional, more open grip..at all.
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The McMillan Game Scout, or the AG Alpine Hunter has the perfect grip angle, in my opinion. I don't see any advantage to a traditional, more open grip..at all. I like to rest my thumb on the top of the grip and not try to wrap it around the grip. Very comfortable that way
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The McMillan Game Scout, or the AG Alpine Hunter has the perfect grip angle, in my opinion. I don't see any advantage to a traditional, more open grip..at all. I like to rest my thumb on the top of the grip and not try to wrap it around the grip. Very comfortable that way I rarely wrap my thumb around the grip, regardless of stock shape. I lay mine alongside the same side as my palm with as little thumb pressure as possible.
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I like 'em, and have come to despise open grip stocks.
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A straight grip or more classic gradual style pistol grip points more naturally, is less cumbersome less likely to snag on brush, and is easier to handle one handed as is occasionally necessary. Imo a gentle pistol grip is the most all around useful for a hunting rifle. A pistol grip is nice when using a bipod and I think that’s where you usually see them on hunting rifles but I think the cons outweigh the pros for a big game rifle. Yes
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If you prefer to shoot with your elbow high, you will favor a more open or straighter grip. If you prefer to shoot with you elbow down, a more vertical grip fits better. For myself, it is more important how a rifle carries than anything else. I will be carrying it a lot more than I'll be shooting it. GD
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For me the vertical pistol grip forces my finger into a position where I am pulling with the joint of my finger rather than the pad, but I have l long fingers. A more open grip allows me to place my hand in a position where I can pull with the pad, also a more open grip allows me to get my hand into position faster than the vertical does.
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I prefer a more open grip for offhand shooting.
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I was taught to place the center of the last pad of my trigger finger on the trigger so it creates a 90° angle bend in the 2nd joint. Then gently let the fingers and hand fall/wrap into the grip. The idea was to create a straight back trigger pull (press). When doing this, the vertical grips are way more comfortable regardless of shooting position.... for me.
I really want to own a Kimber Montana or Hunter, but can't stand their grip angle.
This is just what works for me.
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I find it easier to use a variety of surfaces as a rest if there is little to nothing projecting from the bottom of a stock be they grips or magazines.
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I like 'em, and have come to despise open grip stocks.
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I find it easier to use a variety of surfaces as a rest if there is little to nothing projecting from the bottom of a stock be they grips or magazines. Boy...you'd hate my stuff.. From the pic rail, to the arca rail, to the AICS mags to the vertical grip.....I've never had an issue using whatever I want or need as a rest.
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I really want to own a Kimber Montana or Hunter, but can't stand their grip angle. They still make body putty....... (bondo)
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