ultimate varmint stock? And i Ihear it will hel I was wondering if anyone ?
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o1sick7
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Wow. I messed this up. But what it was going to say was, i found the ultimate varment stock. This gun will be used mainly for coyote and the ocassional range day. But I wanted to know if anyone had this stock or known anyone that has ran one. I hear they are a lot stronger than the stock stevens. And in that sence it should help accuracy. Just my thoughts. I was wondering if anyone here has one or knowes some one with one. And if they like it. Or if its worth it. I have read a few reviews and they seem to be ok. But I want to hear from some one that has taken it to the field. Thanks
Brandon
Brandon
Curlywoods
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I purchased a Stevens 200 as a donor for the action only. Their stocks are really bad, but so are the cheaper Remington's. I sold the stock for $15.00 and the unfired barrel for $60.00.
The B&C Medalist is a good stock that is not terribly expensive. Good solid platform too.
If you want better then you are looking at either a Manners or a McMillian stock. Expect to spend at least $600.00+ to get in the door with these though.
The B&C Medalist is a good stock that is not terribly expensive. Good solid platform too.
If you want better then you are looking at either a Manners or a McMillian stock. Expect to spend at least $600.00+ to get in the door with these though.
JJH
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I'm assuming you are talking about the Choate Ultimate Varmint stock? if you are I would consider other options unless you will be doing 99% of your shooting from a bench. They are really quite heavy as the aluminum bedding block runs from the rear of the receiver all the way to the tip of the forend.
I have one I picked up cheap on a Rem 700, and the action is slightly cocked to one side, and the barrel is not centered in the barrel channel. Functionally it is a great bench or F-Class stock, but I really would not want to haul it around from stand to stand.
I have one I picked up cheap on a Rem 700, and the action is slightly cocked to one side, and the barrel is not centered in the barrel channel. Functionally it is a great bench or F-Class stock, but I really would not want to haul it around from stand to stand.
Orneryolfart357
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I had one on my Savage .204, I think the stock weighs over 4 lbs. As mentioned, Shooting from a bench its ok, But I didnt like carrying it around while hunting. Good Luck.
o1sick7
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Holly cow, I [beeep] sure didn't expect it to weigh 4 lbs. That's crazy. I guess I'm back on the hunt for a different one. I don't have a lot. I'm trying to keep my build under 500. 3 for the gun. And 2 for a stock. I have a scope already. Any info on another stock would be appreciated.
wdchuckhuntr
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Originally Posted By: o1sick7Holly cow, I [beeep] sure didn't expect it to weigh 4 lbs. That's crazy. I guess I'm back on the hunt for a different one. I don't have a lot. I'm trying to keep my build under 500. 3 for the gun. And 2 for a stock. I have a scope already. Any info on another stock would be appreciated.
It would help to know what kind of stock you're interested in. Synthetic? Wood? Laminate? Thumbhole?
I had a Choate UV and wasn't fond of it either, so it's been sold for a while.
It would help to know what kind of stock you're interested in. Synthetic? Wood? Laminate? Thumbhole?
I had a Choate UV and wasn't fond of it either, so it's been sold for a while.
Jack Roberts
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Choate = junk.
They are very heavy but still flimsy.
Jack
They are very heavy but still flimsy.
Jack
wdchuckhuntr
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Originally Posted By: Jack RobertsChoate = junk.
They are very heavy but still flimsy.
Jack
The UV I had was very rugged but way too d@mned heavy. I guess if you ran out of ammo you could use it for an effective club. I didn't like how close the grip was to the trigger guard either. It made it to hard to get just the tip of the trigger finger on the trigger without an odd grip. For someone with smaller hands or shorter fingers it may have been alright.
They are very heavy but still flimsy.
Jack
The UV I had was very rugged but way too d@mned heavy. I guess if you ran out of ammo you could use it for an effective club. I didn't like how close the grip was to the trigger guard either. It made it to hard to get just the tip of the trigger finger on the trigger without an odd grip. For someone with smaller hands or shorter fingers it may have been alright.
No love for the Hogue Overmolded stock with full bedding block at $280 or so and 1.9#?
I like Hogue stuff, primarily hand gun grips, and only own one Overmolded on a 10-22 but like it. If I were to re-stock a centerfire just for grins would try one. Have H.S. Precisionj and fine stocks, IMHO.
Oh yeah, with the Overmolded stock you can catch it on the FIRST bounce should you drop the rifle..can't resist saying that.
I like Hogue stuff, primarily hand gun grips, and only own one Overmolded on a 10-22 but like it. If I were to re-stock a centerfire just for grins would try one. Have H.S. Precisionj and fine stocks, IMHO.
Oh yeah, with the Overmolded stock you can catch it on the FIRST bounce should you drop the rifle..can't resist saying that.
Varmintnv
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If your willing to look at wood laminate stocks, Boyd's has a decent selection for the Stevens/Savage actions.
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Replacement-Stocks-for-the-Savage-s/4.htm
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Replacement-Stocks-for-the-Savage-s/4.htm
I haven't had a Choate stock but do have synthetic stocks like the HS stock, Stockade Prairie dog, B&C Medalist and and B&C Carbolite on Savage rifles. Out of all of them for a walking Varmint or calling gun I like the the B&C carbolite it doesn't have the aluminum bedding block but does have pillars and the fit was pretty good I have one on my 223AI with a fluted Varmint weight barrel its not to bad to carry from stand to stand also they are under $150 from Stocky's.