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Offline BiggMayn

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Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« on: August 18, 2013, 08:47:10 PM »
I've decided to pick up a new Bighorn, the question now is which stock to go with. Sportsman's Warehouse has the Thumbhole for $329.99 online with a discount code or I can get the Straight for $379.99 in the store. Which way would you guys go?

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2013, 08:50:01 PM »
If you can, check both out in person, see how they fit and feel up against your shoulder, etc.  Best way to decide is hands on experience.
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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 08:56:17 PM »
Does anyone know of a place that carries Knights closer to Bothell/Kenmore than Federal Way?

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2013, 08:57:28 PM »
thumbhole  feels more natural while shooting

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2013, 09:12:43 PM »
Both my Bighorn and my Vortek are right hand thumbhole stocks. I much prefer it to a straight stock. Seems to me I can hold it tighter and steadier to my shoulder.
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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2013, 07:41:15 AM »
Get a thumbhole and you'll never look back.
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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2013, 10:09:13 AM »
Get a thumbhole and you'll never look back.

I agree - I hated thumbhole, except on the range, never - ever thought I would hunt with one... But I do now and would not switch back - I could but really do prefer the TH...
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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2013, 11:11:59 AM »
Just ordered it.  Thanks for the advise  :tup:

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2013, 05:42:16 PM »
I prefer the thumbhole over standard stock.

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2013, 04:32:05 AM »
 ;)   I prefer the thumbhole over standard stock.  fells like you have more control when your shooting for sure .

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2013, 06:31:40 AM »
thumbhole for sure

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2013, 06:59:30 AM »
THUMPHOLE you'll love it !!!
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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2013, 08:28:29 PM »
Does anyone know if I can order a thumbhole stock for my bighorn? I know I could a few years ago but I can't find any info now :dunno:

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Re: Thumbhole or Straight Stock
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2013, 08:47:02 PM »
Get a thumbhole and you'll never look back.

I agree - I hated thumbhole, except on the range, never - ever thought I would hunt with one... But I do now and would not switch back - I could but really do prefer the TH...

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