RE: Thumbhole vs. Regular Stock?
I like the thumbhole stock on rifles. I find more control off/hand with one.
I'll agree that they really are geared more towards target shooting, but that is what I'm basically doing when hunting anyway. Going for the perfect shot placement.
Changing my T/C Omega to thumbhole mostly because I got one for next to nothing, but it will be nice to have.
Pick up and shoulder as many types/styles as you can. You are the one that has to like it.
Some regular stocks are just fine as is.
I prefer one that has a bit more pitch in the wrist of the stock versus straight.