Prof. Fuller Bullspit Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I want to be fair to all, but I need to know Does a crescent stock fit your instinctual point of aim under the buzzer? A yes B no C kinda-sorta B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Actually.....I shoot a Crescent stock, but...it's covered with a butt cover that has an insert that flattens it into a Shotgun style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Will Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuteTheMall Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankyframe #44046 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 B part of the time, that's why I made a shotgun style stock. I think the reason so many people have troubles with it is that they're throwing up to their shoulder as fast as they can and it doesn't always hit your shoulder in the right spot. Take the speed out of it and it wouldn't be an issue. I think cresents are more stylish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hi Mike, I rarely use one. My single shot rifle has one. I've never even noticed the difference in feel. So, I guess the answer is A. Once I shot hubby's SG that had one and was too long for me. It hurt me. I think the problem was the fit not the crescent. If I were buying a gun and could get it flat or crescent, I'd probably pick flat, especially in a SG. Regards, Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 All this got my nerve up. So went and cut it today. Made it a shotgun style and shortened it about 3/4 inch. Went out and shot a few rounds. WHY did I not do this before now. Really like it better. I had cut most of the pionts off already. But like it much better now. Was much easier getting it up and running. But now I need a now butt cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 All this got my nerve up. So went and cut it today. Made it a shotgun style and shortened it about 3/4 inch. Went out and shot a few rounds. WHY did I not do this before now. Really like it better. I had cut most of the pionts off already. But like it much better now. Was much easier getting it up and running. But now I need a now butt cover. Did I hear BUTT COVER ????? B) SO, you're good with a saw? Cut it straight?? I'm still wondering if my stock is too long for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 B for my main match rifle, but I like my crescent stock on my .45-70 Sharps. For me, I can shoulder a flat buttstock faster, but when time isn't a factor, like our long range competition, I don't mind a crescent buttstock. I do think crescent buttstocks are very elegant looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Did I hear BUTT COVER ????? B) SO, you're good with a saw? Cut it straight?? I'm still wondering if my stock is too long for me. Fairly good with a saw. Have cut all our SG stocks before. Don't know why I kept waitting to cut this one. Different shape I guess. I just use masking tape to line up where I wanted to cut. That way I could move the tape around to get it just in the right place. Then whacked it off. Truned out pretty good. You can try this one when I see ya next time. See if you like it before you cut yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstock Smith Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I saw off 2000-2500 stocks per year........nothin' to it.........if you're set up for it. A large quantity of those are on guns that cost anywhere from$10,000 to $25,000.Some cost more. My alias says it all. Gunstock Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 How do you determine what's the correct stock length for you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketchum Quick, SASS #72923 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I would have been shooting a '73 for some time if you could get them like the Renegade is now. I tried one out a while back when I was wanting to switch to .38s. Could not get a deluxe/border style stock to fit my natural point of aim. So I bought a Marlin Cowboy Comp. Now I have a Renegade and I am happy. KQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Skinner Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Yes, yes it does. I much prefer my 1873 short rifle to my 1866 saddle ring carbine. WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Skinner Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Having read some of the reactions to the word ignorant posted here, I thought I'd post the definition. Definition of the word Ignorant: Lacking knowledge,information, or awareness about something in particular. Yes, some people are ignorant of the proper use of a crescent butt. But that doesn't make them stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mulo Vaquero, SASS #55942 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 The buttstock can be cut and a new plate made, and STILL LOOK GREAT. It is involved to cut the steel, polish, and blue. Or cut and cover up with leather. Not everyone is the same. So go ahead and cut away! El Mulo http://s1183.photobucket.com/albums/x465/el_mulo77/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Charlie, SASS # 48668L Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I really like it when you post makes me smile, dang near every time Smile? Hell, I belly laughed on that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 D. I lengthen the standard butt stock by adding layers of leather over the cresent butt plate, taking out most of the curve, till I get a 15" length of pull, then make a leather wrap to cover. After all it is a LONG gun Wyatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 B for me. That's why I prefer carbines. Easier and quicker to mount. FWIW. Winchester provided a SB Butt stock as an option. A SB butt on a rifle is NOT the same drop as a crescent butt, and cutting off a crescent butt does not a SG butt make. Now if it works for you and you like the feel/fit, go for it. Just saying..... Uberti might be well served to offer the SB butt stock on their 73. I personally thought Beretta had it right with the Renegade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 yes...and... no - depends on the drop of the stock and angle of the crescent...at least for me. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 How do you determine what's the correct stock length for you?? Try different rifles with different length stocks and see what fits YOU. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Or you could go to a Smith that has a "Try Stock" and have it fitted to you ............. Just Saying ...... I finshed making a new butt-stock on a "Rigbys Best" double in .470 Nitro last month ,,,,, It had 5/8 inch of Cast-of , lenght of pull was 14 1/8 to the front trigger , etc ,,,,,,,,,, ...... When he bought the rifle it was for a left hander ,,, now with two stocks, it could be set-up for either .... He said the gun is now worth $80,000 or so .... That wood for the buttstock I paid $800 for 20 years ago from my supplyer At the time I had no need for it and mostly bought it as a favor .... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheriff Pack Wolf, SASS #31917 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 My problem with the statement is "instinctual point of aim". I have two 73's,..under fast shooting conditions, the cresent stock never settled well, or in the same place in my shoulder. I have made both of them shotgun stocks, it is easy to do, so they both settle in the same place now and I am happy. B Pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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