Would you miss a cheek piece if the rifle came without one?

[AZDAVE]

As long as the rifle fits correctly i don't care one way or the other

 

[MS 9x56]

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I prefer this look.

Are those the original stocks?

 

[Flipper Dude]

Are those the original stocks?

Oh, I have no idea. I would assume so. Just a pic I came across when I was planning my 404 build, and one I passed on to my builder as a general idea for stock design.

 

[Tex .416]

@Tex .416 - WOW ! ….I assume you are a Great Shot, confident, and completely Unpretentious…..

Hank,

very insightful on your observations. I never really thought about it, but that is surprisingly perceptive and accurate.

I grew up shooting competitively and had some luck through the years. I no longer compete, but do still teach some as an avocation.

Here is a young lady I taught that wanted to learn to shoot so she could go deer hunting with her dad. This was taped to the target at 200 yards as her final exam. She had two shots to pass. This was on an outdoor range and there was a bit of wind too.

 

[Red Leg]

Doesn't matter to me in the least. Length of pull and drop are the only two data points that affect my shooting with a rifle. Throw in cast for a shotgun.

I can tell you with certainty that my Rigby does not have a cheekpiece. I am also certain none of my singles have one. Of the other twenty or so rifles in the gun room, most of which I have used fairly extensively, I would have to look.

 

[Bonk]

It doesn't matter to me. I have so many different kinds of stocks on my long guns I’d go crazy trying to make them all the same. On my black rifles I remove the cheek pieces that come with them. Too flimsy.

 

[8 x 60]

No I really don’t think they are necessary particularly on rifles without scopes . About half my rifles have them , the others don’t . Strangely Rigby charge more on their “Vintage” Models to not have a cheek piece .

I kind of agree. However. I have two rifles with quick detachable scopes and iron sights. One is a double. Both have cheekpieces. In both cases there is a very poor cheek- weld when using the scopes, the scope mounts are the lowest possible. Both rifles were fitted with qd scopes at time of manufacture - they are not aftermarket additions. With the iron sights they are perfect.

 

[dogcat1]

no. Just decoration for me.

 

[PCC600]

I kind of agree. However. I have two rifles with quick detachable scopes and iron sights. One is a double. Both have cheekpieces. In both cases there is a very poor cheek- weld when using the scopes, the scope mounts are the lowest possible. Both rifles were fitted with qd scopes at time of manufacture - they are not aftermarket additions. With the iron sights they are perfect.

I think there is a lot of compromise when making stocks which use QD mounts . I have 2x425 WR rifles . The older one is set up for open sights . No cheek piece and very accurate - at least at my hunting ranges . The other has factory QD scope. It has a cheek piece . A very different stock - much thicker / heavier . I have set it up for scope on hunting . Shoots well with scope on/off . I have a Purdey double . It is a 303 from 1897. A scope was mounted by Purdey in late 1920s . It has what looks like a shotgun stock . No cheek piece , no pistol grip . Low mounted scope . Shoots well with scope on or off - again my deer hunting range is max 150 yards . My Rigby 500NE which is still a year from completion has no cheek piece and I’m fine with that . Other doubles from H&H , WR all came with cheek pieces - all with express sights but do not need the cheek piece . An old 404J - no cheek piece. It really is a mixed bag . I just don’t see the need for a cheek piece with open sights .

 

[uplander01]

Simple answer, no.

 

[TnKen]

I am left handed but have only ever owned right handed action rifles. So I have never been able to take advantage of a cheek piece.
I have flirted with buying a custom stock-they do make them for those confused such as myself

I am the same way shoot right hand rifles left handed. I have had two custom stocks made for a left shooter right hand action.