I have a dumb question about stocks.

[Mr Underbridge]

What is an offset stock?
I mean something like this: http://www.chesebrorifles.com/_p/prd15/4495386511/product/mastin-off-set-palma-stock-for-barnard-p

 

[corning]

Yup.

 

[Blackthorn]

Barrel and action are offset from the buttstock. Is common with custom fit shotguns and generally known as castoff. Positions the shooters eye inline with the barrel and provides a better fit in the shoulder.

 

[Mr Underbridge]

so you still use a left handed stock with left eye and right handed stock with right eye?
Also how does it change the forces of the recoil? Wouldnt it cause a problem since it is not in line?

 

[Blackthorn]

so you still use a left handed stock with left eye and right handed stock with right eye?
Also how does it change the forces of the recoil? Wouldnt it cause a problem since it is not in line?

Yes you would. Right shoulder-right eye; left shoulder-left eye

If you are cross-eye dominate you would have what is called a cross over stock which mounts right shoulder left eye or left shoulder right eye.

I believe it does change the felt recoil as it is now longer in line but it probably is imperceptible due as it fits better in your shoulder.

 

[Mr Underbridge]

thanks guys!

 

[dkhunt14]

The offset stocks I saw for long range had the side at the front extended out a few inches. It was supposed to deal with torque. Most long range stocks are ambidextrous. Matt

 

[joshb]

I made this one with app. 1/2" off set. I've done them from 1/4" to 1/2". The butt bottoms are parallel with the stock. I've had no problems with them in this configuration but then, I'm no great shooter.

 

[Ringostar]

The offset stocks I saw for long range had the side at the front extended out a few inches. It was supposed to deal with torque. Most long range stocks are ambidextrous. Matt

I have also seen this set up called an offset stock. When using a front rest, the forearm is wider on one side than the other. It is offset for torque.

 

[RustyMetal]

... If you are cross-eye dominate you would have what is called a cross over stock which mounts right shoulder left eye or left shoulder right eye. ...

Speaking personally, being right-handed and left-eyed, I would get a stock that is right-handed action but left-handed cheek rest and shoot left-handed.
This allows me much more leeway. I can simply use a right handed standard stock with a (canvas) left-handed cheek-rest wrap around add-on thing (that holds extra rounds on the other side), if I need to cheap out on the deal.

This gives me maximum options with me being left-eye dominant.

HTH

 

[RustyMetal]

I can buy a right-handed stock with a left-handed cheek rest from Boyds for the standard price of $140. Or I can simply shoot a fully right-handed stock left-handed, just by being comfortable shooting without a cheek rest on my shooting side.

I actually prefer reaching across my body with my right hand to rack the action. I'm able to keep my trigger hand on the pistol-grip part of the stock when on the bench or a rest.

I know, TMI.

 

[Big Mc]

What is an offset stock?
I mean something like this: http://www.chesebrorifles.com/_p/prd15/4495386511/product/mastin-off-set-palma-stock-for-barnard-p

The only dumb question is the one not asked..

 

[spclark]

The only dumb question is the one not asked..

Or asking one you already know the answer to

 

[Sundown]

Ringo...If looking from the back of the rifle, you have a clockwise twist, which side of the stock would you make larger? The left side of the stock would tend to lift. Any thoughts?]

 

[Ringostar]

Ringo...If looking from the back of the rifle, you have a clockwise twist, which side of the stock would you make larger? The left side of the stock would tend to lift. Any thoughts?]

I've never used one. I've only seen a couple of them on the line. Yes they were wider on the right side. I don't know if it really helped or not. My F class rifles try to roll clockwise also. The front bag tends to settle on the right side while shooting a string.