Why do you use a oberndorf floorplate release?

[MaxM25]

Why is the Oberndorf floorplate release very popular on custom rifles? Is this because it looks nice or is it for a functional purpose? I have heard anecdotes about the Oberndorf release being a problem in foul weather when wearing gloves, but that is not so much of an issue in typical safari. I have also heard about the style with the push button in front of the trigger being a problem because it gets activated when shooting off fixed objects or gets bumped in other ways. The Oberndorf does certainly look cool.

 

[PCC600]

Why is the Oberndorf floorplate release very popular on custom rifles? Is this because it looks nice or is it for a functional purpose? I have heard anecdotes about the Oberndorf release being a problem in foul weather when wearing gloves, but that is not so much of an issue in typical safari. I have also heard about the style with the push button in front of the trigger being a problem because it gets activated when shooting off fixed objects or gets bumped in other ways. The Oberndorf does certainly look cool.
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I have never ever had a floor plate open on me when shooting a big Mauser rifle . By big I mean 505 Gibbs , 416 Rigby or 425 WR . All are high quality rifles . All are shot frequently .

 

[Russ16]

I’ll be the contrarian and say I really don’t like the look. I think anything in the trigger guard looks messy. I prefer the look of a button outside the trigger guard.

I think if properly made neither style should open accidentally.