Choate rifle stocks.
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Craig:
I currently use the Choate Varmint with a Rem 700 BDL action, Hart Bull 26" barrel in 7mmRMag. I did not choose to use the Tactical - just because! The stock is just south of 4 lbs with full alum bed. It works fine on a bench or in the field. I would definately recommend that one use a smaller standard barrel. This would make it lighter (less nose heavy) and far easier to use in the field. The pistol grip is a clean fit for me for bench or field, but I'm biased as I also use an AR for Coyotes. It can be counter balanced, but why add more weight, use a skinney barrel.
As a comparison, I also use the McMillan A3 Tactical on my 300 WMag. Personally I like them both, but for a field gun the Choate probably has a slight edge (weight -1 lb).
All of the adjustments for cheek, shoulder, LOP all help to make the gun fit you for whatever application that you want to use it.
Anyhow, I wanted to throw in my $.02....
I currently use the Choate Varmint with a Rem 700 BDL action, Hart Bull 26" barrel in 7mmRMag. I did not choose to use the Tactical - just because! The stock is just south of 4 lbs with full alum bed. It works fine on a bench or in the field. I would definately recommend that one use a smaller standard barrel. This would make it lighter (less nose heavy) and far easier to use in the field. The pistol grip is a clean fit for me for bench or field, but I'm biased as I also use an AR for Coyotes. It can be counter balanced, but why add more weight, use a skinney barrel.
As a comparison, I also use the McMillan A3 Tactical on my 300 WMag. Personally I like them both, but for a field gun the Choate probably has a slight edge (weight -1 lb).
All of the adjustments for cheek, shoulder, LOP all help to make the gun fit you for whatever application that you want to use it.
Anyhow, I wanted to throw in my $.02....
Craig. . .
Here's a photo of my tactical rifle wearing one of the Choate stocks.
This stock is heavy and makes a heavy rifle way too heavy to be carrying around all day. But it is one stable platform for any good barreled action. The pistol grip is made for super big hands so many people have them worked down some.
Great stocks, but if you want a light rifle - you certainly don't want one of these. Seems to me that the stock weights something like 5 to 8 pounds by itself.
Hope this helps you make up your mind...
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[This message has been edited by AzWill (edited 04-16-2001).]
AzWill that looks like you have a pretty nice setup.Every man needs a workbench like that.
Later,
Justin
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Later,
Justin
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Thank you Will for the picture, I am humbled by your loading room. We are not worthy,, you need one of those little smiley things for a bow!
Next question, I see that you have the tactical stock, they also make a varmint version I believe.
I wonder if the varmint version is any lighter ?
Shotgun I see that you have already answered my question, I apologize for not paying more attention. Thanks for the info, both of you.
Craig.
[This message has been edited by Craig Hamilton (edited 04-17-2001).]
Next question, I see that you have the tactical stock, they also make a varmint version I believe.
I wonder if the varmint version is any lighter ?
Shotgun I see that you have already answered my question, I apologize for not paying more attention. Thanks for the info, both of you.
Craig.
[This message has been edited by Craig Hamilton (edited 04-17-2001).]
Craig...
Do a web search, they have a web site and you can get the info from there.
That's not my loading bench, that's our dinning room table....
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Do a web search, they have a web site and you can get the info from there.
That's not my loading bench, that's our dinning room table....
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http://www.predatormasters.com
Craig:
Try this one:
http://www.choatemachinetool.com/
According to their specs the Varmint weighs around 4.1 lbs and the Sniper weighs around 7.3 lbs.
....good hunting!
Try this one:
http://www.choatemachinetool.com/
According to their specs the Varmint weighs around 4.1 lbs and the Sniper weighs around 7.3 lbs.
....good hunting!
Rich in AZ
New member
Craig, I have an Ultimate Sniper on a Rem 700, 26 in Douglas extra heavy varmint, 22-250 AI, 18 lbs, very stable,recoil almost nonexistant, but thinking of bolting a skateboard to the monster. The stock is fully adjustable to the individual, very comfortable and makes for a very accurate package, but definitely a specialized sporting arm.