Re: Stock opinions
I've tried out lots of stocks and chassis. I didn't feel that the HS Precision stock (came on my first 700P) fit me well. Also, it didn't offer adjustable cheek height or DBM capabilities without extra cost and serious modification.
From there, I upgraded to the AICS chassis and tried it with both the traditional thumb-hole skins and later upgraded to a pistol grip (Viperskins). While it was a great chassis system and I did like it quite well, I ended up going a different route.
I went with the Manners T4-A and cannot say enough good things about the stock and company. I feel like a Manners with their Mini-Chassis offers the best of both worlds. With the T4-A, you get a traditional feel, the adjustable cheek height (IMO a must with a larger objective optic), the ability to use ACIS mags with their Badger M5 bottom metal, and the aluminum bedding block for rock-solid drop-in fit. For me, this stock FELT the BEST and gave me all of the important options that a full chassis offers.
ULTIMATELY, the way the stock/chassis fits YOU is the single most important aspect when making your decision. There are a lot of great options out there - most of which will afford your full accuracy potential.
For me it was fit and the ability to utilize the stock without down-time and further modification: hence the Manners T4-A with Mini-Chassis.
