Choate Ultimate Sniper stock

[slickoneuk]

Hi Guys

Does this stock allow for a magazine or is it a single shot only affair?

Many thank-a-roos in advance and a Great Christmas to one and all

Rob

 

[Ozzyshooter]

Was looking at one of these the other day as I was wondering the same. They are sett up for a blind magazine as it is out of the box, maybe a gunsmith would be able to mill out the stock for the detachable mag.

 

[slickoneuk]

Ah, gotcha

Cool

is a blind remington 308 mag 5 shot?

 

[Ozzyshooter]

Errrrr, depends on who you ask. When remigton lists their magazine capasity as 5 rounds, in most cases that means 4 in the mag and one in the chamber =5 (to me that means its 4 round capasity, not 5). Not sure if its the same for the choate stock, but since you have to use your own magazine follower and spring I would guess it's the same.
Like I said, I was looking at one the other day, I don't actually own one. Perhaps someone with personal eperience could confirm.

 

[Mikem]

You might check with H-S Precision, they make a stock that is set up for a 10 round 308 detachable magazine. And they my even sell the cut out floor plate, and mag etc, if so its center feed and should fit a Rem 700. Or a Rem 700, will drop right in there HTR (heavy tactical rifle) stock, and its a cut or two above the Choate.
M.

 

[slickoneuk]

Cheers folks.I have an Accuracy International folding stock at present but I cant get along with the thumbhole grip

 

[M700]

Have you put your hands on a Choate Ultimate Sniper stock yet?

I had one for about a month and couldn't stand it. Sold it to a fellow who loved the way it looked. He sold it to someone else in short order... I thought it was going to be a low-budget solution, providing a good stock for a long range/precision rifle, but I just couldn't get comfortable using it.

If it fits you though... Why not?

 

[slickoneuk]

Have not tried one to be honest, I do like the pistol grip stocks, maybe a tube gun

 

[Travelor]

I have one -it is a big, ugly, heavy brute. They are made here in Arkansas jsut up the road from me. They ahve an aluminum bedding block system in them like the B&C stocks.

My evaluation:
They work, but in the prone position only.
Would I get another - NO.
Will I get rid of the one I have - NO.
Would I recommend one to a friend - NO.

 

[slickoneuk]

Cheers Travalor, I think. I have heard good things and bad things. Gota try one out before I buy me thinks.

Cheers

Rob

 

[kyreloader]

I have one on my 6.5x284. I like the stock for shooting prone as I do also. It is not inletted for a magazine. I would think that it could be cut and fitted for a magazine/repeater if crafty or know a good smith.

Look also at the gun of the week. He has the same stock on his.

 

[isowipe]

They are great the design enables you to pull the butt into the shoulder for better recoil control, they are good off the bench the only problem that I have is that my rifle does not have a big enough brake on it