Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

[Phantom309]

http://www.riflestock.com/store/do/product/TRS/25-01-01
I like the looks of this, and it's getting decent reviews. Anyone have one, shot one? How bad is it?

 

[JWV]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I have one. It isn't a bad stock at all for the money. Not a McMillan by any means but it is rock solid and has an aluminum block. I bedded mine on top of that and it shoots great. The palm swell is pretty large if you happen to have little hands.

 

[Phantom309]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I do actually have pretty small hands. I was looking at a B&C medalist, but I'm probably going to have to do some hacking either way, so I thought I'd try the cheaper one. It's got to be better than the stock SPSV stock I have.

 

[reeljob]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I have a choate and I am happy with it. My stock is not bedded and rifle shoots bug holes. The BC is a great stock as well for the price range. Either will serve you well.

 

[jdgray]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I've had several Choates, and they do the job well...
But for a little more, I would rather have an HS Precision.
http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-372/Sendaro-Remington-700-HS/Detail

 

[Phantom309]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I Have small hands with short fingers. The more vertical grips tend to fit me better. I like thumbholes a lot, but can't find anything I like, in my price range.

 

[mws2000]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I have 2 of the Choate Tactical stocks and they are good stocks for the money. But they're heavy and the grip is pretty large.

 

[391dave]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I have the Choate and I like it for what it is. It really needs a comb adjustment. It does come with two cheek risers but depending on whether you are shooting prone or bench you may have to remove it to shoot one or the other. I am getting ready to replace mine with a AICS. It should be here next week!! I will probably get rid of mine at that point.

 

[jhedg]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I have one in a long action, for the money it is fantastic, I love mine

 

[seanh]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

if you can buy the chote today, you'll be able to get the HS precision in a month or so...just save your money.

Personally I don't like the B&C or the Chote...not that they're bad, they're not, actually good for the money. It's just that the other stocks are so much better.

If you keep your eye out you may be able to find a used mcmillan or HS precision for not much money. For example, the HS Precision police/PSS, take-off's are around 250 bucks... Not the A5 style but still a fine stock

 

[Phantom309]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

It's not that I can't afford something better. But I'm not a pro, and wonder about the point of diminishing returns. FOr my purposes where is the line between good enough, and just over priced?

 

[thorbird]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

They are just a great value. I have a couple for different length actions. I like them alot. Yeah, a little heavy, but solid stocks.

 

[turbo54]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

The choate is totally acceptable. I don't like its injection molded plastic presentation, but it's purely perception.

A downside is that you don't have the option of cutting and grinding it into something you like better. It basically "is what it is".

I rocked a B&C medalist on my Savage for several years. I ground off the forearm flares and slimmed down the forearm akin to a McM A3. It was a damned decent stock, and accuracy was excellent. Worth every penny of the ~$200 I forked out for it.

Personally, I don't think HSP is "so much better". I think McM or Manners is a solid step up, but wouldn't feel under gunned at all with a choate or BC.

 

[Phantom309]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I have been keeping an eye on used stuff on ebay and gunbroker for months, but I have seen more quality stuff posted here for great prices than both of them combined. Maybe I'll find something. Only trouble is I have 2 rifles that I am trying to use identical parts for.

 

[danish1911]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I have small hands as well and have not had any issues with the Choate stock. I find it is a great value if building something on a budget.

 

[seanh]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phantom309</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's not that I can't afford something better. But I'm not a pro, and wonder about the point of diminishing returns. FOr my purposes where is the line between good enough, and just over priced? </div></div>

it's not about being a pro, just about getting what you want. Would you feel or see a difference...depends on how critical you are.

For me, I see the difference and value in a Manners, McMillan etc., someone that is new may not see it today but after a year or two of shooting very well may.

For me, I like a heavy dense stock that doesn't have that hollow feeling...some can't feel this.

if all I had was 300 bucks and knew I wasn't going to save anymore, wasn't going to compete...I very well may consider the chote that you mention.

 

[Phantom309]

Re: Choate tactical S/A stock, how bad is it?

I could write a check for a manners, if I thought I wanted to spend that much, I do not.