Which 243 deer rifle....

[Lawdwaz]

I assume you have spent some time with thumbhole stocks in the field?

I have tried a couple of them but didn't care for them for a few reasons, the biggest being that they preclude any thouths of "switch hitting" on a deer that shows up on the "wrong" side of you. Over the years, I've shot a few deer and more than a few turkey right handed and I am a lefty. No big deal swapping sides for me but a TH stock would make that pretty difficult.

Oh well, let us know what you grab and pics should be included!

[ants]

I own a Rem. 700 and a Ruger M-77. (not in .243) but both are great rifles. Bolts are the way too go , IMHO. Go check out a few different ones and get the one that feels the best when you shoulder it.

[ants]

Lawdwaz... same here. Over the years I've had to take alot of shots righty. A thumbhole would have made it alot harder. .....Something to think about. I'm not sure if thumbholes are anymore accurate anyhow.

[Fantail]

I've looked at that and was tempted, but stock options were non-existant.

I always saw a good rifle an investment in itself.

[Pygmy]

There are advantages to being a "switch hitter"....

It doubles your chances of getting a date on any given Saturday night.... ....

[Lawdwaz]

There are advantages to being a "switch hitter"....

It doubles your chances of getting a date on any given Saturday night.... ....

Yup, you don't have to wait until closing time, sometimes. <grin>

[Dinsdale]

WAY too much info from those last 2 posts.

[Lawdwaz]

WAY too much info from those last 2 posts.

At least you met my wife and know whatT team I'm playing for NOW!!!!!

[Dinsdale]

At least you met my wife and know whatT team I'm playing for NOW!!!!!

Ya....but now I'm kinda gonna have to keep one eye open if I talk you into a hunt somewhere.

We could add some good pics to Melvin's missing portfolio.

Edited April 17, 2012 by Dinsdale

[WNYBuckHunter]

I assume you have spent some time with thumbhole stocks in the field?

I have tried a couple of them but didn't care for them for a few reasons, the biggest being that they preclude any thouths of "switch hitting" on a deer that shows up on the "wrong" side of you. Over the years, I've shot a few deer and more than a few turkey right handed and I am a lefty. No big deal swapping sides for me but a TH stock would make that pretty difficult.

Oh well, let us know what you grab and pics should be included!

One other thing is wrist position. One thing I dont like about my Remington 870 Sureshot is how uncomfortable to is to carry on drives or any other time Im not using the sling. Granted, its more like a pistol grip, but thumbhole stocks generally put your wrist in a similar position. Great for holding on target, terrible to carry around. Just my opinion.

[Lawdwaz]

One other thing is wrist position. One thing I dont like about my Remington 870 Sureshot is how uncomfortable to is to carry on drives or any other time Im not using the sling. Granted, its more like a pistol grip, but thumbhole stocks generally put your wrist in a similar position. Great for holding on target, terrible to carry around. Just my opinion.

Just as bad as a Encore in that same type of carry position. Very awkward and uncomfortable. I had a 50 cal Encore ML for a few years and hated that type of carry position. As always......to others, YMMV.

[WNYBuckHunter]

I like how my Encore feels so far. We will see what happens this coming season though. I may very well be putting a different stock on it.

[Lawdwaz]

I tried to load a picture from the web but got hamstrung.

I found that carrying the Encore in a cradled position while walking or standing was a uncomfortable task. You might find it different?