Why a vertical grip form instead of an angled one?

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Why a vertical grip form instead of an angled one?

Postby Bergie on Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:24 pm

I've noticed that a lot of long range target rifles have a grip that is completely vertical in their design. Is this an intentional design and what function does it serve over an angled grip (i.e. An AR-styled one, or 'regular' stock grip).
*I ask because I'm building a light mountain rifle for WY and am using an MDT chassis + a T3 .30-06. I have the choice of using an AR-style grip, or a thicker vertical grip. Am wondering why I'd go with a vertical grip over a Magpul or other type of angled grip.
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Why a vertical grip form instead of an angled one?

Postby gun_fan111v2 on Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:12 pm

More comfortable when shooting prone?
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Re: Why a vertical grip form instead of an angled one?

Postby Holland&Holland on Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:31 pm

Looks tacticool.
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Re: Why a vertical grip form instead of an angled one?

Postby ex-LT on Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:05 am

gun_fan111v2 wrote:More comfortable when shooting prone?

That is my understanding, plus it allows for a more consistent grip when shooting prone (or off a bench).
If you look at the hunter/match or long range stocks (Bergara HMR, Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range, Winchester XPR Renegade, Tikka CTR, ...) you'll notice nearly all of them have a vertical or near-vertical pistol grip.
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Re: Why a vertical grip form instead of an angled one?

Postby UnaStamus on Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:50 pm

Vertical or near-vertical grip design puts the trigger finger into a natural position to pull the trigger directly rearward. This eliminates any vertical trigger pressure that could affect accuracy.
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