For some reason I like the straight gripped rifle look better. Maybe it is its minimalist stock.

But I would believe the usual gripped stocked rifle, probably has a better stock and style for using the trigger accurately.

The straight grip is often seen on shotguns. I have one side by side like this.

I also think it makes the rifle look more like a cavalry carbine or a scabbard carbine. Just my feelings in how it looks, never mind it is a sporting rifle.