butt stock profile

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Ross Smith posted this 25 May 2025

When shooting "free recoil", does the profile of the bottom edge of the butt stock matter? In other words, if the lower edge of the butt is parallel with the bore, is the recoil more likely to be straight back with less muzzle jump than a normal stock that tapers towards the grip? Assuming the use of front and rear rests.

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Aaron posted this 25 May 2025

The “drop” of the stock will affect how you mount the firearm and how much recoil you will experience. The “drop” is the distance from the bore axis to the heel of the stock. The shape of the stock base can be important too. Flat, angled, and crescent all have a purpose.

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Ross Smith posted this 26 May 2025

I'm talking about benchrest stocks and the bottom edge of the butt section that rides on the rear sand bag.

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4and1 posted this 26 May 2025

I don't think CBA has stock requirements like IBS or NBRSA where a specific slope to the butt stock is required. Straight stocks are certainly easier to use. If all is aligned, the crosshairs should still be on the bull after recoil. Most stocks aren't quite that good, but some are installing "rudders" that ride the rear bag and you can adjust it to stay on target. 

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shootcast posted this 27 May 2025

Flat bottom butt stocks are legal for CBA shoots/ matches. They are used in hopes that the rifle will track straight and level. Makes good sense. But like anything cast bullet. Doesn’t always work the way you expect.

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