Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

[Uncut_Teeth]

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2013/01/18/cobra-chassis-from-eberlestock/

Saw this on GearScout, thought some of you guys might like to see it.

 

[Lukas Koukal]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

That forearm looks nicely looong and low, interesting overall form. Nearly twice the price of the more regular competition, though, that´s hard to swallow.

 

[lowfill707]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

1295 is a HUGE drop from their other chassis, which was over $2k. and honestly i like the look the front of this stock alot better. low profile and light weight, looks like a win. just need the folder now.

 

[redirt78]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

Looks Rock Solid'ish to me. Looks like a big bite out of someone else's design. Seems to happen a lot with chassis systems.

Edit:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rock Solid Chassis Arrived

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The unveiling of the Chassis </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry, Holiday and Hackers so I am late to responding, although Brian has answered a lot of the questions.

This stock just arrived, so I am just now getting around to looking at it. Todd is a long time competitive shooter and I recall him first bringing the prototype to one of the SH events in TX. It has come a long way since that time. These stocks are becoming an mainstay of the TX competition circuit and that is no accident.

These are really well made, as you see the edges are rounded, the first & finish is first range, and the small additions like the rubber insets show an attention to detail.

I will try to get a barreled action in it this week, and what I will do is weight it compared to other chassis have here, as I have several. (Ashbury, AICS, Cadex, KRG, etc)

I don't think he has a website but you can find him on FB,

Rock Solid Stocks FB Page

There are a few images of the guys using them, and the color options, so here a few images from FB.

Todd is a member here, and we'll get him to answer some of you guys directly.

Merry Christmas ! </div></div>

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[lowfill707]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

are they only available through that link you posted? im not seeing them on the eberlestock website.

 

[mark5pt56]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

Check with Ceylon on these. It's my understanding that the folder may happen next year and same old same old, 700's first, maybe Winchester, maybe.
Somebody needs to step up and make a decent chassis using the TBM so receivers don't have to be modified.

 

[lonely_wolf]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

The advantage (I'm guessing) is the Eber will be lighter than the RS. Lighter than any of the other aluminum stocks currently on the market. It also more streamlined. The RS could have a potentially bigger market if they'd shave some 'square' off and drill it out. Anything to make the damn thing lighter and attract more hunters like Eber is trying to do.

Unfortunately, the price is killing them. I would love one of the Eber folding stocks, but I just can't justify it.

Then again, with 6K optics hitting the market, maybe I can't afford this hobby anymore at all!

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

I played with all the Eberlestocks Stocks at Shot and the one thing that comes to mind is cheap Chinese junk with over priced price tags, I do not receive a Dime from Rock Solid Stocks, Todd is my friend, and I paid the same price for mine that any of you will pay for one, a 100% Made in the USA product that is at least 545 bucks less, weight wise the RS is heavier than the Eber's but not that much heavier, forged T6 versus castings, and the folding hardware on the RS will be Rock Solid, I was able to wiggle the Eber a good 1/8 inch, if its this loose now brand new what will it be like in 3 years.

 

[Adam B]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I played with all the Eberlestocks Stocks at Shot and the one thing that comes to mind is cheap Chinese junk with over priced price tags. </div></div>

I agree 100%

 

[blksno]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

Well that doesn't sound like a sales pitch at all.
The form and aesthetics of the RS just aren't my cup-o-tea. Mostly cause I don't like pieces of shit in my tea.

It may function great, but it looks like it was designed by a HS shop teacher. Looks like there was zero thought put into the exterior appearance.

At least the Stealth II and Cobra looks to have had someone think about how they could make the exterior design enhance the function.
Whether you like its appearance is moot, appearance went into the design process.

 

[Jimichanga]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_bass16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The form and aesthetics of the RS just aren't my cup-o-tea. Mostly cause I don't like pieces of shit in my tea. </div></div>

LOL, very subtle.

 

[redirt78]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

I guess Rock Solid could turn the tables and make their next version more streamlined and just copy the Cobra. In my opinion they are both ugly but simple. I don't think either design centered around looks. How cool they look wasn't my point though. It just seems like a damn near carbon copy of the RS. A few different lines here and there but almost the same.

 

[mark5pt56]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I played with all the Eberlestocks Stocks at Shot and the one thing that comes to mind is cheap Chinese junk with over priced price tags, I do not receive a Dime from Rock Solid Stocks, Todd is my friend, and I paid the same price for mine that any of you will pay for one, a 100% Made in the USA product that is at least 545 bucks less, weight wise the RS is heavier than the Eber's but not that much heavier, forged T6 versus castings, and the folding hardware on the RS will be Rock Solid, I was able to wiggle the Eber a good 1/8 inch, if its this loose now brand new what will it be like in 3 years. </div></div>

If requested, could one have the Rock Solid lightened up? Such as the front rounded without the NV mounting. Also, when will the folder be available? (without retro fitting later)
Any plans to inlet for the FN TBM and Winchester actions? He would have a serious hit on his hands if so.

Please advise

Mark

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

Mark I will ask Todd to comment on everything you asked, but I do know for sure he stopped making versions without NV in the front because there was so little demand for it.

Wow C_bass tell everyone how you really feel, your expert opinion based on actual use of both stocks is simply amazing

 

[ranger1183]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

The best chassis system I've seen enter the market recently is the KRG with folding stock. From a major gun maker, my vote is for the AIAX stock.

<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Outside of that, I'm really unimpressed with the flood of new chassis on the market today.</span></span>

Take one hunk of aluminum, add an AR-15 pistol grip, powder coat it ugly and sell it for well over a thousand dollars. If it has a Picatinny rail and a hinge so it folds, sell it for over two thousand. Flood it with Picatinny rails and you're well into the mid two thousand range.

Aluminum is very heavy and bulky compared to carbon fiber and kevlar. I'd like to see someone using Carbon Fiber and Kevlar to build the major components of a chassis, not just use them for accents and flash on the stock.

But that is going to take some serious imagination, prototyping and design. Whoever pulls it off, and cuts the chassis weight in half or more, will surely be a winner.

My ¢2

 

[mark5pt56]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mark I will ask Todd to comment on everything you asked, but I do know for sure he stopped making versions without NV in the front because there was so little demand for it.

Wow C_bass tell everyone how you really feel, your expert opinion based on actual use of both stocks is simply amazing </div></div>

Cool, all I want is a light folder for hunting, easy to transport, store and cleaning is a third. I like RS's integrated QD points and the adjustable LOP/C. I'm sure he could lighten this up considerably. I would really like the Win70/TBM, I bet a ton of others would as well.

Excellent!

 

[Uncut_Teeth]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lowfill707</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are they only available through that link you posted? im not seeing them on the eberlestock website. </div></div>
This and a couple other blogs were the only places I could find them.

 

[poison123]

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Screw Eberlestock and his new chassis. Some of use remember how he showed his ass on his Stealth chassis on here a year ago.

 

[JSF]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I guess Rock Solid could turn the tables and make their next version more streamlined and just copy the Cobra. In my opinion they are both ugly but simple. I don't think either design centered around looks. How cool they look wasn't my point though. It just seems like a damn near carbon copy of the RS. A few different lines here and there but almost the same. </div></div>

The eberlestock is in no way a copy of the RS. I dont know why anyone would want to copy that anyways.They were making chassis for biathlon competitors in the 80's. Some of the same designs from those chassis can be seen in this one. I have no idea how you guys could handle both of these chassis and think the eberlestock is the cheap one?

 

[lonely_wolf]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

Any more opinions from people that have handled them?

 

[ryodlsl]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

I have the Stealth Chassis. I was looking for a lighter weight folding chassis to fit in my Eberlestock pack that I wouldn't have to wait months for. I like it and feel it locks up pretty solid.

I didn't care for the Magpul grip that came with it. Bought an Ergo and with a little blade work to remove the rear upper section and a dremel to make a notch for the folding mechanism, got a perfect fit.

The forend attaches with one screw. I think a more robust attachment would have been better but it will be used for hunting and don't anticipate any problems. Looking forward to trying out a Cobra Chassis if a folder becomes available.

When I ordered the stock I received a confirmation email from Glen himself and it arrived two days later.

 

[danpd]

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I handled the Eberlestock at Shot. It is by no way shape or form a piece of chinese junk. The amount of machining that goes into one of these is phenomenal, and the fit and finish were exceptional. I personally found the folding mechanism a little awkward to use, but it was still a very solid lock up indeed.

 

[kortik]

Re: Cobra Chassis from Eberlestock

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cap'n Crunch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I handled the Eberlestock at Shot. It is by no way shape or form a piece of chinese junk. The amount of machining that goes into one of these is phenomenal, and the fit and finish were exceptional. I personally found the folding mechanism a little awkward to use, but it was still a very solid lock up indeed. </div></div>

Eberlestock, as I was told by the company rep at tha Shot, is machined from the solid piece of aluminum. This is an <span style="font-weight: bold">insane amount of CNC machining</span>, which probably is the main reason for the high price of this product. I do like their stock a lot, it's highly functional and I do like the smooth shape with no idiotic complications to mount some useless crap on the rifle, like many other stocks do suffer from. There are absolutely no machining marks, which tells me they put a lot of time and care into sand blasting, tumbling or whatever else they've used to finish the surface. Machining itself is of very high quality, seldomly seen on most all alum. stocks.

On the negative side, this amount of machining would not let them drop the price too much from the current level, so this stock will probably remain somewhat of an exclusive item.

 

[chainring]

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It's beautiful. I'm committed to trying a Rock Solid, but I like where Eberlestock is headed.

 

[chad8369]

I have one for sale at a good price if somebody wants it

 

[0neho1e***]

I have one for sale at a good price if somebody wants it

Do you still have it?

 

[LongRangeJunky]

I have one for sale at a good price if somebody wants it

I'd like to know the price as well. They are interesting. Kinda ugly but kinda not at the same time