I currently have the factory H.S. Precision stock on my Remington 700 VSSF. However, I really like the looks of the Choate varmint stock. If i was to switch to the choate stock, would i lose accuracy or is there not much of a difference. I know the H.S. Precision stocks bring quite a bit of money online so would it be smarter to just stick with the H.S. The change would be only for looks but if i am going to lose accuracy i will not change. Are there any substitutes for the choate stock (around the same price) that have the same style but would be a better stock ? Thanks, any opinions are appreciated.
H.S. Precision vs. Choate Varmint Stock
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Jack Roberts
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Some people like the Choate stocks. Not me, I bought one of their high end ones and without a doubt it is the worst stock I have ever seen. It is very heavy but still very flimsy and poorly designed. I would not accept another for free. I would not accept another even if they paid me to use it.
Jack
Jack
I would have to agree with Jack on the some folks swear by the Chote stock and some swear at them. Personally, I would never use one and would certainly not pick it over an HS. I own several VSSF rifles (old models) and love them. However, I do not like the change Rem suppose to have made in the new rifles. There is suppose to be a palm swell in the new stocks and I am not fond of them at all. This is a matter of personal choice for you. Kind of a try and see thing.
Handgunr
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Rem,
As I mentioned before, I've got the same model as you in .22-250. Although the stock is a plain configuration as far as shape is concerned, it is a highly accurate platform for that action.
My dept. sniper gun was the same basic (VSSF) configuration in .308, and with the aluminum bedding block, the HS Precision stocks were (and still are) top of the line for accuracy.
Based in their price though, they can be very expensive to replace. My team partner who ran the course with me, builds his own guns, and he has a pile of the HS Precision stocks he'll never part with. He states they are fine "as is", and well worth the price when you consider trying to bed another stock in "hope's" of making the gun shoot.
HS Precision has a "Pro-Series", and they run about $285. My right wrist was smashed at one time, and regular stock configurations make it ache after awhile of shooting. I like the "pistol gripped" type stocks because of that, and the Pro-Series stocks are such a style. They also have the Monte Carlo rise which is also a plus for scopes, as well as the aluminum bedding block.
Just for "S's & Giggles....check them out on Midway's site.
Also....I, like Jack & Steve, don't have much good to say about Choate, I do remember them as being one of the first companies to start into the fiber stock market with several different configurations. Although they made certain guns look kinda cool (at the time), they really didn't help them shoot any better. More times than not, worse.
Take care,
Bob
As I mentioned before, I've got the same model as you in .22-250. Although the stock is a plain configuration as far as shape is concerned, it is a highly accurate platform for that action.
My dept. sniper gun was the same basic (VSSF) configuration in .308, and with the aluminum bedding block, the HS Precision stocks were (and still are) top of the line for accuracy.
Based in their price though, they can be very expensive to replace. My team partner who ran the course with me, builds his own guns, and he has a pile of the HS Precision stocks he'll never part with. He states they are fine "as is", and well worth the price when you consider trying to bed another stock in "hope's" of making the gun shoot.
HS Precision has a "Pro-Series", and they run about $285. My right wrist was smashed at one time, and regular stock configurations make it ache after awhile of shooting. I like the "pistol gripped" type stocks because of that, and the Pro-Series stocks are such a style. They also have the Monte Carlo rise which is also a plus for scopes, as well as the aluminum bedding block.
Just for "S's & Giggles....check them out on Midway's site.
Also....I, like Jack & Steve, don't have much good to say about Choate, I do remember them as being one of the first companies to start into the fiber stock market with several different configurations. Although they made certain guns look kinda cool (at the time), they really didn't help them shoot any better. More times than not, worse.
Take care,
Bob
I've been watching the classified ads for quite a few years and it's almost inevitable. Someone will buy a Choate and within a few months they're trying to sell it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
That should tell you something. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-006.gif
I've shot rifles stocked with the Choates and IMO they're junk. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Stick with your HS or maybe get a nice laminated wood stock from Richard's Microfit and sell me your HS... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
$bob$
That should tell you something. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-006.gif
I've shot rifles stocked with the Choates and IMO they're junk. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Stick with your HS or maybe get a nice laminated wood stock from Richard's Microfit and sell me your HS... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
$bob$
sav10LE_308
New member
I have a savage model 10 with the chaote stock. The rife shots very well, however the stock does leave alot to be desiered. I have not shot the H.S. but am quite sure would like it better.