Where do you put the thumb of your shooting hand when you're shooting a bolt action rifle with a semi-pistol grip...like on a Remington 700 or Savage 110?
I've seen folks who grip the semi-pistol grip with the hand wrapping around behind the back of the bolt and I've seen folks who lay their thumb on the stock on the same side as their shooting hand.
I figure it might be akin to folks shooting a pistol where some shoot thumbs forward and others lock down their thumbs.
Is there a correct way?
Is there a trade off between the styles?
Is there a reason other than, "That's the way I was taught?"
thanks
I've seen folks who grip the semi-pistol grip with the hand wrapping around behind the back of the bolt and I've seen folks who lay their thumb on the stock on the same side as their shooting hand.
I figure it might be akin to folks shooting a pistol where some shoot thumbs forward and others lock down their thumbs.
Is there a correct way?
Is there a trade off between the styles?
Is there a reason other than, "That's the way I was taught?"
thanks