Stock options

[redleg11b]

I missed out on the auction, but may have horse traded myself into being able to getting a different CBA .223 with the camo stocks and an unmarked 4-12 scope (factory combo?).  I am already thinking of stock changes.  I'm primarily looking at the Mark6 or Varminter stock from Choate ( http://www.riflestock.com/store/do/product/19-01-11 ) coupled with the survivor forend.  Any experiences?  I know their Survivor stock well, just wondering how the cartridge holder holds up and if the Varmint stock gives that much better of a cheek position to go that route instead.

[rdlange]

Had the varmint stock.  Liked it.  Very solid & comfortable, has adjustable stock length spacers.  Don't have an use for one now/yet. Traded it for a Buff classic. 

But I would get the varmint again if I was setting up a long range dedicated rifle.   Don't know about the different forends.  Heard the 'stuff' inside rattles around and weight variation can change your POI. 

I like the Handi-grip because it fits me well, lighter and more 'hunter' oriented.

Choate does have a good reputation.

[cwlongshot]

Everyones a bit different, but I find the survivors comb a bit low. Same for the Handi grip, too low for me when using a scope.

I use two for scopes. The synthetic and the laminated. The lam is heavy, the syn light.

The lam is nice for a varmint or target or heavy recoiler.

The syn tends to run shorter LOP and are very nice on a cold weather hunting rifle, thats carried more than its shot.

CW

[redleg11b]

This one will primarily be used for walk around varmint hunting for the time being.  I plan to eventually get a .410 or 20ga shotgun, along with barrels for 357 and 30-30 as funds permit.  It will be for hunting, but none of these chamberings are heavy recoil.  The reason for chosing the Mark6 (beside carrying extra rounds) and the Varmint is the skelatonized configuration should help in the weight department.  Depending on how it shoots in its cutrent configuration, I may also shorten and crown the 223 barrel to 18".  Only range and field time will tell if that is warranted though.  The Mark6 appears to have an angle to the comb vs the varmint going straight back parallel with the bore.

[rdlange]

You can get a cheek rest for the varmint stock from Choate.  I wouldn't say the stock was light.  It has a metal insert rail in the forend for a bipod also.  Never used it, but might be of interest to you.

[quickdtoo]

If the Mk 6 stock is basically the same stock as the Varmint which it appears to be, it's no light weight, it weighs about the same as a laminated stock, I'm sure Choate would provide the weights if you ask.

Tim