Help choosing cheek rest

[Jethro21]

Hey guys, right now I have a Mcmillan A2 stock (used to think it was a3 until I checked the website)on my Savage. This stock came with the rifle, had it been mine original purchase I would have opted for a stock with adjustment.

Anyway, I am needing some comb adjustment and am torn between buying a removable cheek rest (such as Triad or Tac Ops) or going with a Karsten cheek rest. I am not intimidated by drilling my stock for the Karsten, but am not really sure what the benefits are over a removable rest.

I appreciate your help

Thanks,
Jethro

 

[pyplynr]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

If you really want adjustable, pm Stockdoc and have him put in the KMW hardware.

 

[Compact45]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

Stockdoc put one in my mcmillian. He was recommended by Terry Cross in a thread I started. There are pictures of his work in it too.

 

[stockdoc]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

Jethro, answered your pm

 

[justinknepper]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

McMillan will re inlet for a saddle cheek piece and install it for a $51.00 inlet fee and $116.00 for the hardware.

 

[metal2meat]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

I recently picked up a Triad and its great! Wrap the stock with some vet wrap, then velcro it on. Vet wrap keeps it snug. I personally don't like the feel of the Karsten. Have you felt one yet? Feels chincy to me.

 

[Pappasniper]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

I have both the Triad and Karsten. I prefer the triad , but it ony gives you so much lift. If you need more, you need the karsten. That's about it.

 

[swampbuck]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

Stock Doc

 

[hdbiker1]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

I have a McMillan with the aluminum cheek piece, and an HS Precision with the Karsten. They all do what they're suppose to and I love them both. The Karsten is the cheaper alternative and very durable. If you want aluminum, some have installed the XLR piece for slightly cheaper.

 

[cwillits505]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

I used the XLR piece on my FN SPR.. only 25$ and some mill/drill press work, pretty simplistic and works like a champ...

 

[huntsmuleys]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

stockdoc! He does a great job. This is my Manners T2 he fixed up for me. Great guy to deal with.

 

[MitchK]

Re: Help choosing cheek rest

Another satisfied Stockdoc customer.