Thumbhole stock
 

I'm really intrested in thumbhole stocks after shooting a few shotguns with them.

My question is who makes one for my H&R Ultra Slug Hunter in 12 gauge? I know the answer is ............... no one.

So who could maybe make one? And what would it cost?

RE: Thumbhole stock
 

I would contact Boyd's. They should be able to make one for you. And if you can finish it (sanding and proper laquer ect) It will be cheaper. Good luck

www.boydboys.com

That is the correct web address, but it doesn't seem to be working for me right now.

RE: Thumbhole stock
 

i don't know if i have ever seen a thumbhole stock for a shotgun. i have seen stocks with a drop pistol grip and i have seen them with aguarded pistol grip. but no thumbhole stocks. i would think that would make cocking the hammer on an h&r a real pain in the butt.

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http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=6

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Here is one from Boyds.




And this is what they have to say.

CUSTOM DUPLICATING




[align=left]Can’t find your model of gun in our listing? No worries! BOYDS’ is now offering custom duplicating to aid you. If you have a workable stock/forend we can quote you a price. All parts will be semi-inlet requiring fitting and finish. But it sure beats inletting your own from scratch! So give our sales staff a call for pricing and any other information you might need, we will be happy to help you anyway we can.[/align]

RE: Thumbhole stock
 

The price of the stock will be as much or more than you paid for the entire shotgun

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OOPPPSS
Gotta say I was wrong there. I see Cabelas has thumbhole stocks in their shooting catalog for Rem 870's for $80

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technically they arent really thumbhole stocks, you would bust your thumb if they were thumb hole stocks on a 12 guage

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I disagree ive shot a 300 rum with a thumb hole stock no brake and my thumb didnt break and I think the recoil is a little tougher then the 12 gauge

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How are they "technically" not a thumbhole stock? Looks to be a whole in the stock, which you place your thumb through. And how exactly would a 12ga bust your thumb?

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You're not letting your "thumb" do the work here. A thumbhole stock acts as a modified pistol grip that splits up the recoil duties between the hand and the shoulder. I suppose you could break your thumb or any other finger for that matter if you just stuck that digit in the hole and pulled the trigger with no other support. If there's a will there's a way!

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Yes longrifle, just like that picture of the Sterling you posted. That's what I'm looking for. I'm not worried about breaking my thumb or anything - where'd that come from? (There's a reason recoil pads are on the end of the stock and not the grip! LOL)

I'm going to pull my stock off and see how it's constructed. Maybe I can make one. The one little thing I'm kinda concerned about though is mine is the "lamenated camo" and I like the way it looks. I know that I couldn't duplicate that or even come close, but maybe Boyds can. I'll give them a call after I look into things.

This is my slug gun.

Thanks for the lead long!

RE: Thumbhole stock
 

No problem Matt. That came from Boyd's, and I posted the link in that post. They say if you send them your stock, they can make it. You will have to do the final fitting, and finishing. And I think the cost is like $88 for the butt end, but it might be a little more for a custom job. Good luck.

RE: Thumbhole stock
 

longrifle...... after seeing the picture you posted i do remember seeing the thumbhole for pumps and auto loaders. man i just can't remember anything any more, oh well. a year or two back i boughta boyd thumbholefor a rem 700. must have been when i seen them. boy i don't know, but i still think it would be tough to use on a single shot h&r.:)