Are there any specific considerations for length of pull or comb height or angle for mitigating recoil? I know there is a lot of magic in having the right stock for shot gunners. But, I don't know anything about that recipe either.
I have several bolt rifles that are all different configurations and I cannot really compare them as they are in different cartridges. I mostly shoot moderate loads anyway, but an now considering a more powerful rifle, 9.3X62mm.
One thing I like is a shorter length of pull, so that I can operate the bolt without taking the rifle out of my shoulder.
I am very short, so operating the bolt on my shoulder means a real short stock, 12 inch LOP on several. (Several lever guns that short too.) This means the rear of the bolt almost touches my nose on chambering the next round.
Why is 14" LOP the industry standard? Simply because the majority of the world is taller than me?
Can I get away with this short stock with heavy recoil, or does the geometry get messed up and start to physically hurt you?
Feel free to send me off to a link or book to learn, if you know of such a resource.
Thank you for the help.