How much space between the ears?

[minnesotamulisha]

When purchasing a rear bag, how do you determine the spacing between the ears for your rifle? Is there a rule of thumb?

Thanks,

Adam

 

[Preacher]

It will depend on the shape of the bottom edge of your stock.
If it's 3/4", then you'll need a 3/4" space between the ears and so on..

 

[TimP]

In my case way too much ... Measure the width of the bottom of you stock where it will ride the rear bag and add an 1/8". Call Edgewood and have them make you a bag.

 

[butchlambert]

I do not want my stock riding in the bottom of my bag.

 

[LRPV]

I do not want my stock riding in the bottom of my bag.

Butch, is this a short versus long range preference? Most everybody I see at 600 appear to have the stock riding on top of the bag, but I hear short range guys always say they want the stock on the ears. I've never shot short range but I've tried both ways at 600 with similar results both ways.

 

[butchlambert]

Personally I want mine to ride on the side of the ears. Don't know about the long range shooters other than their butt stocks are much different.