Short backstory before I ask the question: for better than a decade now, my work rifle has been in a traditional rifle stock (Remington LTR). I've got a half acareer's worth of muscle memory with this platform, which I learned to be very proficient with.
Recently, we transitioned to Bergara premier's, in the XLR chassis. This is my first experience with any chassis system. I can tell that my learning curve will be fairly steep, in that on one hand, I run an AR platform rifle for one job and this rifle for another. But when I grip the XLR like I would the AR, I get less than optimal results. Rolling my thumb up (in the area of the safety) yields much better results. But I have large hands and long fingers, and I have to deliberately focus on this grip style because there is nothing natural to me about this hand placement.
This platform is non-negotiable for me, so I have to learn it. At this point I get by, but I'm not satisfied at all with that. I realize that with much more practice I'll become more proficient with it and that may be all that it takes and I'm being impatient.
To the question: Have any of you guys run into this, specifically guys with larger hands? If so, what steps did you take to remedy it. I see chassis with more vertical grips (like MPA) and I'm wondering if this is something that might help. Purely a thought borne in ignorance, as I've never so much as laid a hand on one. I don't have access to one that I'm aware of, but for the cost, I'd order one just on the chance. I've spent more in the past on failed ideas. Can someone explain the purpose of these to me, please?
Any other thoughts or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Recently, we transitioned to Bergara premier's, in the XLR chassis. This is my first experience with any chassis system. I can tell that my learning curve will be fairly steep, in that on one hand, I run an AR platform rifle for one job and this rifle for another. But when I grip the XLR like I would the AR, I get less than optimal results. Rolling my thumb up (in the area of the safety) yields much better results. But I have large hands and long fingers, and I have to deliberately focus on this grip style because there is nothing natural to me about this hand placement.
This platform is non-negotiable for me, so I have to learn it. At this point I get by, but I'm not satisfied at all with that. I realize that with much more practice I'll become more proficient with it and that may be all that it takes and I'm being impatient.
To the question: Have any of you guys run into this, specifically guys with larger hands? If so, what steps did you take to remedy it. I see chassis with more vertical grips (like MPA) and I'm wondering if this is something that might help. Purely a thought borne in ignorance, as I've never so much as laid a hand on one. I don't have access to one that I'm aware of, but for the cost, I'd order one just on the chance. I've spent more in the past on failed ideas. Can someone explain the purpose of these to me, please?
Any other thoughts or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
