Lurking for a new Tikka stock

[Lurkin1]

Have you seen the McMillan Mountain Tracker LR? It’s somewhere between the AG Alpine Hunter and the Rokstock in design. Negative comb, flat toe line and flat forend. I’ve only heard good things from guys that own it.

Mountain Tracker LR - McMillan Stocks

The Mountain Tracker LR rifle stock is the result of many years of feedback from some of the most avid hunters across the county. It features a coffin top negative comb that provides a more stable cheek weld as well as ample height for larger objective scopes.

mcmillanusa.com

I would definitely add that stock to the list

 

[Lurkin1]

I like the Stockys VG or the KRG Bravo.

I'm big on function over looks also, but like others can't get over the looks of the Rokstok....at least yet.

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How does the VG compare to similar stocks fit and finish wise? Rigidity? They have 2nds available right now for a good price, so they seem to be a real good value.

 

[sndmn11]

Yeah that's the one I was thinking of, but being a new account as of today I can't do anything about it for a week. So in the mean time just picking people's brains.

Seems like the rokstock is getting all the praise over here. I'm sure for good reason, but the Alpine Hunter checks the boxes for me

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[bpitcher]

The Rokstok is pure refined shoot-ability. I think to fully appreciate it you have to handle and shoot one.

Lots of good stock options out there though. The Stockys are very functional, priced well and readily available. Another option I didn't see on the list is Peak44.

 

[Lurkin1]

The Rokstok is pure refined shoot-ability. I think to fully appreciate it you have to handle and shoot one.

Lots of good stock options out there though. The Stockys are very functional, priced well and readily available. Another option I didn't see on the list is Peak44.

The bastion looks like a good option, especially at only 24 ounces. Quite a bit lighter than the competition

 

[TradLife406]

I'd definitely wait for a Rokstok. I had the AG and ripped a swivel stud out in the first shot with my bipod. That Rokstok really does help with the right cheek position and felt recoil.

 

[Kauaihunter]

The bastion looks like a good option, especially at only 24 ounces. Quite a bit lighter than the competition

The Bastion came in at 21.6 ounces for me. It’s the one in my profile pic.

 

[43.6N]

Wood Rokstok lite has some nice curves to it.

-Rokstok is legit. Like really really good.
-McMillan mountain tracker LR is also legit. And probably the call for someone who can’t get down with Rokstok. McMillan has consistently made some of my favorite feeling stocks over the years.
-KRG Bravo is heavier, but very solid shooting.

The stockies VG would be a good call if you’re not wanting something with a negative comb. Plenty rigid when made from carbon fiber. Just make sure you’re ordering an oversized barrel channel by 1-2 contour sizes.

 

[TimberHunter]

Curious if anyone has shot the AG alpine hunter compared to a Rokstok? I’ve only shot a Rokstok light version and factory tikka stocks

 

[Macintosh]

@Lurkin1 if you cant get over the look of a rokstock, the alterra stocks look and handle a bit more traditional, while also having a negative comb. Obviously not as aggressively negative as a rokstock, it’s 1/4” negative instead of 3/4” or whatever a rockstock is. That negative comb is the most significant part of the recoil management of a rokstock. A common criticism of the alterra is the reach to the trigger is quite long—alterra claims the new version is significantly shorter. Could be one to check out, I really like mine.

 

[Lurkin1]

@Lurkin1 if you cant get over the look of a rokstock, the alterra stocks look and handle a bit more traditional, while also having a negative comb. Obviously not as aggressively negative as a rokstock, it’s 1/4” negative instead of 3/4” or whatever a rockstock is. That negative comb is the most significant part of the recoil management of a rokstock. A common criticism of the alterra is the reach to the trigger is quite long—alterra claims the new version is significantly shorter. Could be one to check out, I really like mine.

Went ahead and got the alpine hunter. I know it's not #1 in recoil management but it's a huge improvement over the factory stock. That alterra looks like a good compromise though, might have to try one out in the future

 

[tall]

Went ahead and got the alpine hunter. I know it's not #1 in recoil management but it's a huge improvement over the factory stock. That alterra looks like a good compromise though, might have to try one out in the future

Good look’n stock. I’m on the fence between the alpine hunter and the mountain tracker LR. Curious to hear your thoughts after some time behind the trigger.

 

[KenLee]

Function over appearance for sure. But I'll take a cut in a little function over a lot of appearance in some cases haha. How much extra recoil control and or other advantages do you think the rokstock has over other tall comb LR hunting stocks like the alpine hunter? Does it just turn a 308 into a 7-08 recoil control wise? I know it's probably hard to quantify but I have never been behind either stock so I'm just trying to get an idea.

Probably turns 308 into a 7mm-08 Tikka, but still a 308 in every other popular current production rifle except a Ruger American. Tikkas thump