Ok so I'm really narrowing my next rifle purchase down to the Reminton CDL and the Ruger Hawkeye......both in left hand models.

Weight, length of pull, ect. are all very similar......Just one thing though.......the rifles feel like they fit me totally different.

The Remmy feels "shorter" in the length of pull area. Like my left arm is in too tight of a V when I'm shouldering the gun.
The Hawkeye feels longer. Like my left arm isn't so cramped into a V, but able to hold on to the pistol grip better and help pull the gun into my shoulder.

Why is this????

The CDL has a thick cushy recoil pad where the Hawkeye has a thin rubber pad. It's the only thing I can think that might make a difference.

I really WANT to feel more comfortable with the CDL. I love the looks of the gun and I think it MIGHT be a better platform for improving accuracy and would have more aftermarket accessories available for down the road. I'm mainly thinking of custom stocks BTW...

As much as I want to feel the magic with the CDL, so far the Hawkeyevis still more to my liking. Just seems to shoulder like a well fitted shotgun.

I guess I just want to know........WHY??? Why do 2rifles that are fairly similar feel SO different to handle????