Figured that might get attention! lol.
Ok, Choate's super sniper stock has been ran down on the forum here quite a bit, for a long time from what I've witnessed. People like me are on a VERY tight budget. Mainly 1K a month Child Support. Long story, but you get the idea. I can't afford a Rock Solid, Tech this, Tech that, super duper sniper stock. My sorry pathetic budget is around $200.
I bought a Choate Ultimate Sniper Stock off eBay for $90, $15 shipping and have had it for about 2 years(still saving for the rest of build). The guy bought it thinking it was a short screw spacing. Lucky for me, I needed the 5.025". Seriously, for a Aluminum pillar bedded stock under $200 with adjustable check, front and rear...Is it really that bad? Or are people just bashing the"cheapest" good stock on the market. Basically the same that has happened to Shilen over the last few years. They produce damn fine barrels, CHEAP. Is all of this crappy "walmart" stuff or actually good for the average shooter on a budget?
Even a new Choate at $185, it seems to me a good deal for the tight budget scenario. Main question here is...should i expect a ton of rude comments about choate stocks at future local matches???
The point I'm trying to get at... some of us don't have a crap ton of money to buy $700 to $1500 in furniture. For people on a very tight budget(like me), are these Choates good for the money? I do love the looks, feel, bedding and adjust-ability. Any personal opinions and past experiences would greatly be appreciated.
Ok, Choate's super sniper stock has been ran down on the forum here quite a bit, for a long time from what I've witnessed. People like me are on a VERY tight budget. Mainly 1K a month Child Support. Long story, but you get the idea. I can't afford a Rock Solid, Tech this, Tech that, super duper sniper stock. My sorry pathetic budget is around $200.
I bought a Choate Ultimate Sniper Stock off eBay for $90, $15 shipping and have had it for about 2 years(still saving for the rest of build). The guy bought it thinking it was a short screw spacing. Lucky for me, I needed the 5.025". Seriously, for a Aluminum pillar bedded stock under $200 with adjustable check, front and rear...Is it really that bad? Or are people just bashing the"cheapest" good stock on the market. Basically the same that has happened to Shilen over the last few years. They produce damn fine barrels, CHEAP. Is all of this crappy "walmart" stuff or actually good for the average shooter on a budget?
Even a new Choate at $185, it seems to me a good deal for the tight budget scenario. Main question here is...should i expect a ton of rude comments about choate stocks at future local matches???
The point I'm trying to get at... some of us don't have a crap ton of money to buy $700 to $1500 in furniture. For people on a very tight budget(like me), are these Choates good for the money? I do love the looks, feel, bedding and adjust-ability. Any personal opinions and past experiences would greatly be appreciated.