Best Style Stock for Field Target and Bench Rest shooting

[psych]

Hello,
What style of stocks do you prefer for FT, benchrest and target shooting and why?

Thanks,

 

[Scott_Allen]

For Open and WFTF FT, I prefer an aluminum stock with a rail for a knee riser and an adjustable combe and butt assembly.

 

[psych]

So it not so much the style of stock, its the accessories you attach that makes it good for these activities?

 

[shutik]

For me FT stock has to have good balance, be adjustable to fit me and have adjustable accessories (hook and hampster) to accommodate different angles and positions.

 

[chasdicapua]

For bench rest you want to have a stock that is the maximum allowed width (3 inches) on the front part of the stock for best stability. An alternative is to have a rail underneath the stock, or some other way of attaching a 3" plate to give said stability. I've used both and, at least with my shooting ability, I can't tell the difference. Although the wisdom of the sport says that the stocks with the built in width are more stable/accurate than a stock with a plate attached. 

Chas