Need opinion on stock for Rem 700

[ashiha]

I'm a paper hunter. I probably won't get around to doing anything else for a while.

I have a Remington 700 SPS in 308 (the basic one) that I want to change the stock on. I'm also buying a Timney 510 for it alongside the stock, but I'm having a little trouble deciding on the stock.

I understand there are stocks better than these and that if I only add X amount more, I can get something like an HS Precision, etc. This is the budget I have to work with right now and I am fully aware of what I am losing for having such a low budget, but please don't make me feel like I'm wasting my money here.

B&C: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/48...system-varmint-barrel-channel-synthetic-black
Has a better track record, but also has some negative reviews.

Choate: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/19...l-short-action-composite-black?cm_vc=wishList
Sometimes viewed as a joke of a company by some, but has very positive reviews on this specific stock.

 

[fdkay]

I voted the B&C, though I would lean towards the M40 style stock.
Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist Style 4 Series 1000 Long Range Remington 700 Short Action & 1001 Long Action Stock

I do have the Choate tactical, it is a very good stock with some nifty attributes and it a tremendous improvement over the hogue stock.

If it is a range rifle only, the B&C varmint/tactical is an excellent stock, though heavier than the light tactical and M40 stocks.
Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist Style 2 Remington 700 SPS BDL Savage 10/12 Weatherby Vanguard Howa 1500 Vertical Grip 2092, 2096, 2997, 2998 & 2999

 

[xcDave15]

Go with the B&C, I have the Medalist Tactical with 'hook' stock with a normal 700 sps .308 (with a timney)

I got better results from mine after bedding, so you may also want to try your hand at that after purchase.

 

[ashiha]

Go with the B&C, I have the Medalist Tactical with 'hook' stock with a normal 700 sps .308 (with a timney)

I got better results from mine after bedding, so you may also want to try your hand at that after purchase.

Bedding I feel comfortable doing. I have worked a decent amount with fiberglass and can't imagine it being too much different.

 

[AustinN4]

Stay away from the Choate. If you wnat to go just one step up, look at either the B&C Medalist series or a HS Precision R700P take off. Both can be had for around $200 to $250 if you are patient.

If you also want to add a DBM things start to get interesting. By the time you have replaced the stock, bought a DBM and paid to inlet the stock, and bought magazines, you are at nearly the cost of some of the chassis systems.

 

[ashiha]

I voted the B&C, though I would lean towards the M40 style stock.
Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist Style 4 Series 1000 Long Range Remington 700 Short Action & 1001 Long Action Stock

I do have the Choate tactical, it is a very good stock with some nifty attributes and it a tremendous improvement over the hogue stock.

If it is a range rifle only, the B&C varmint/tactical is an excellent stock, though heavier than the light tactical and M40 stocks.
Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist Style 2 Remington 700 SPS BDL Savage 10/12 Weatherby Vanguard Howa 1500 Vertical Grip 2092, 2096, 2997, 2998 & 2999

Were/are you in the military?
If so, do you feel that you might be a little nostalgic (or used to) towards the M40 style stock?

 

[fdkay]

Were/are you in the military?
If so, do you feel that you might be a little nostalgic (or used to) towards the M40 style stock?

Yes, I was in the military, but that has nothing to do with my recommendation of the M40 style stock.
It is a more ergonomic stock and the comb is a bit higher.
The higher comb helps with your cheek weld and eye's alignment with your scope. They are awesome stocks. (the light tactical IS a VERY good stock)

Also, I doubt AustinN4 has any experience with the new Choate Tactical. No, it isn't perfect, but for the price, it is a very good stock. Rock solid with a full length aluminum bedding block. It is heavy, it is ugly, but it takes paint well, offers 4 sling swivels (2 on each side) and an anschutz style rail.
He is absolutely correct about adding the DBM and the ultimate cost being very near to that of a chassis.

 

[Fatorangecat]

Be patient I bought an HS Precision stock on sale from midway for under $250 last year. You can also find take off stocks regularly for that price. Keep in mind if you ever want to upgrade down the road the HS will hold its value for resale. You can get an HS on your budget, it will just take a few weeks.

 

[ashiha]

Be patient I bought an HS Precision stock on sale from midway for under $250 last year. You can also find take off stocks regularly for that price. Keep in mind if you ever want to upgrade down the road the HS will hold its value for resale. You can get an HS on your budget, it will just take a few weeks.

I can get an HS, but I would personally rather spend that money on ammo to learn to shoot better if the stock will only make a minor difference. I'm trying to be efficient with my dollar now more than ever as I'm sure most of you are as well.

 

[sanman28]

I have an Manners T4 w/ mini chassis, set up for your rifle, im selling.

 

[Fatorangecat]

I can get an HS, but I would personally rather spend that money on ammo to learn to shoot better if the stock will only make a minor difference. I'm trying to be efficient with my dollar now more than ever as I'm sure most of you are as well.

For the same $250 you will spend on the BC you could have a used HS and the HS does not need bedded.

 

[boone3380]

This might be a little help. Bell&Carlson Medalist/SA Remington BDL/varmint

 

[bloodsport06]

i just put my Remington 700 aac-sd in a b&c 1000 stock. dropped right in. the stock i received i was not all that happy with. ill attach a photo. i called bell and carlson and was told it would be about a 6 month wait to get a replacement. idk if i will buy another one of their stocks to be honest after this tho. haven't shot it yet. its not completely free floating either at the moment. i have to use quite a bit of force to get the paper all the way down the barrel. think i need to remove some material. the good news is the timney trigger dropped right in. absolutely no fitting required. set it at 2lbs and couldn't be happier with that. im hoping i get a chance to sight in the rifle this weekend. ill report back how she shoots with the new stock. ive never bedded a rifle before. maybe ill give it a go if im not happy with the groups. i have to admit. the stock sure looks good
good luck on your build!!

 

[MarshRat1306]

If you are Military Chaote I believe gives you a discount. You might call to find out for sure. I have two. One I have for my R700 that came inletted for a Badger DBM. I believe shipping and all I got it for $225. Just something to think about.

 

[ashiha]

i just put my Remington 700 aac-sd in a b&c 1000 stock. dropped right in. the stock i received i was not all that happy with. ill attach a photo. i called bell and carlson and was told it would be about a 6 month wait to get a replacement. idk if i will buy another one of their stocks to be honest after this tho. haven't shot it yet. its not completely free floating either at the moment. i have to use quite a bit of force to get the paper all the way down the barrel. think i need to remove some material. the good news is the timney trigger dropped right in. absolutely no fitting required. set it at 2lbs and couldn't be happier with that. im hoping i get a chance to sight in the rifle this weekend. ill report back how she shoots with the new stock. ive never bedded a rifle before. maybe ill give it a go if im not happy with the groups. i have to admit. the stock sure looks good
good luck on your build!!

Thanks for the input. I have also heard that BC has bad customer service. Although, I don't know what Choate's is like.

The overwhelming majority seem to be leaning towards the B&C. So I may just pull the trigger on it.

Thank you all for your advice.

 

[jmzzlbot]

I've had both on this rifle. The B&C was good, but I think I like the Choate better. The B&C's forearm didn't feel right to me when holding the rifle.

 

[AustinN4]

Also, I doubt AustinN4 has any experience with the new Choate Tactical. No, it isn't perfect, but for the price, it is a very good stock. Rock solid with a full length aluminum bedding block. It is heavy, it is ugly, but it takes paint well, offers 4 sling swivels (2 on each side) and an anschutz style rail.

You are correct and thank you for pointing that out. I didn't know they were making these. My comment was based on the older, cheap Choate stocks and I was discounting Choate out of hand. I learned something - always a good thing!

 

[lawman29]

Another vote for a B&C. Red Hawk rifles out of Grand Junction, CO has great selection of colors and prices. I like the A-2 variant.

Here's an example: 2092-02 Remington 700 SA A2 Stock Black | Red Hawk Rifles

 

[SteelW0LF]

I have a Choate stock and liked it. Like others have said its not light, but felt very sturdy. It was a good stock to use while you are doing other modifications to the rifle so you can afford more ammo.

My one dislike on it (and only having one dislike on such a cheap stock is a huge plus in my book) is the sliding sling stud mine had for attacking a bipod. no matter how tight I cranked the bipod that stud would always drift as the rifle was shot, slowly moving forward do to the recoil. Finally I just drilled the slider and put a allen head setscrew in it and that seemed to do the trick. Also the model I had was very flat bottomed, which made the bipod not have alot of contact area.

For the life of me I dont remember which model my Choate was, I think it was the "tactical" not the "Sniper".

All in all for the price, I liked the stock. I used it to shoot while I saved up money and bought an AICS. If you ever want detachable mags, just keep in mind a good stock with bottom metal, and in-letting will cost you about as much as a chassis system. With the chassis system you buy it all at once and are done. With a stock you can absorb the cost in stages but might have the rifle down for months while the smith is doing the in-letting. So where the costs are almost equal, go with what you like, or what fits your timeline.

 

[bloodsport06]

Another vote for a B&C. Red Hawk rifles out of Grand Junction, CO has great selection of colors and prices. I like the A-2 variant.

Here's an example: 2092-02 Remington 700 SA A2 Stock Black | Red Hawk Rifles

thats actually where i ordered mine from. seemed like a real nice guy

 

[billyburl2]

I have a Choate on my Savage, and I would have voted for it, had I not bought a McMillan for my other rifle! The Choate is good for the price, and it really does the job well, but the McMillan is also worth it's price too...

 

[jackh]

I vote something else - manners

 

[Medic1736]

working on a build soon and going with the B&C...nothing wrong with them at all

 

[Blackmore]

Just so you know, the LOP on the Choate Tactical is noticeably shorter than the B&C M40. Otherwise a pretty good stock for the price.

 

[mwhite]

I'm a paper hunter. I probably won't get around to doing anything else for a while.

I have a Remington 700 SPS in 308 (the basic one) that I want to change the stock on. I'm also buying a Timney 510 for it alongside the stock, but I'm having a little trouble deciding on the stock.

I understand there are stocks better than these and that if I only add X amount more, I can get something like an HS Precision, etc. This is the budget I have to work with right now and I am fully aware of what I am losing for having such a low budget, but please don't make me feel like I'm wasting my money here.

B&C: Bell Carlson Medalist Light Tactical Rifle Stock Remington 700 BDL
Has a better track record, but also has some negative reviews.

Choate: Choate Tactical Rifle Stock Remington 700 BDL Short Action Composite
Sometimes viewed as a joke of a company by some, but has very positive reviews on this specific stock.

Try looking at some of the mcmillian stocks

 

[liftedlimo]

Applied weapons tech. My chassis is on order. Can't wait!

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[fdkay]

Just so you know, the LOP on the Choate Tactical is noticeably shorter than the B&C M40. Otherwise a pretty good stock for the price.

The Choate tactical has adjustable LOP via spacers.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Out of the two the B&C is the better stock. My only other suggestion in that price range would be an HS Precision takeoff stock.

 

[MrSunday]

I would also suggest finding a HS take of stock. Very nice stock for that price range.

 

[RobertB]

I recommend going for a used take off H-S. I got a take of 5R for $275 with floor plate and they are great stocks. I have 4 or 5 now. All have done fine. All have been consistent with zeros on removals and only one has been bedded. I went with H-S on both my hunting rifles and a few budget type field precision rifles. I am a Manners guy myself but on my "other" rifles H-S is usually my first choice.

I have 2 choates and some friends have B&C. I choose the H-S anytime. Not much more and well worth it to me.


Good luck with your search

 

[Blackmore]

The Choate tactical has adjustable LOP via spacers.

Then mine must not have come with its full complement of spacers. That, are you have to buy extra ones after buying the stock to get maximum length out of it.

 

[Colt250]

I have a Choate Tactical on my savage 112fv. I am happy with the stock but have been told numerous times i would have been wise to spend a little more and go with the B&C, but never owning one i can not vouch for them. Also i know there are numerous other stocks that are of better quality and neither of these are near the best, but like you i have a budget and my bank account cannot get the best, so the key is that my choate is much better than the factory Savage stock that i was using and im not broke enough that i can no longer buy ammo.
p.s. the choate tactical is definitely heavy