Rokstok Lite

[benconfused]

Here is mine.

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Where is the balance point on this? What barrel length?

 

[gtriple]

I forgot there is a rear stud also, i dont use a sling so i remove all studs, there for flush cups are irrelevant to me

the peak 44 bastion, Rokstock light, etc ship basically the same unless you ordered with accessories installed. It’s just a base line weight.

obviously via your post you should buy the $1500 MDT 26 or step up to the Echlon versa ultralight @ 958 plus as it’s only 14oz’s out of the box. Echelon is lightest I’ve seen.

I think the Rokstock light if around 22oz or less with a palm swell stock would be a great price point

I've already got the HNT26. And the XLR Element 4.0mg. And a Rokstok. I'm just waiting to see how light the Rokstok Lite comes in at to decide between that and the Versa.

 

[cuerro viejo]

I've already got the HNT26. And the XLR Element 4.0mg. And a Rokstok. I'm just waiting to see how light the Rokstok Lite comes in at to decide between that and the Versa.

I don’t think at the roklite price point it will beat Versa weight wise, if it does it will be a steal. I don’t see them sacrificing to much durability

 

[DB29]

Where is the balance point on this? What barrel length?

17in barrel. Balances right in front of the magazine. It balances and carries much better than the factory stock.

 

[benconfused]

17in barrel. Balances right in front of the magazine. It balances and carries much better than the factory stock.

So you add an OTM style suppressor and the balance probably pulls back a little more. I have an 18' build in process.

 

[Speaks]

Can you send a pic? I'm working on this same setup and wondered if the RS1.2 might feel too bulky for a trainer.

Here is mine.

Its not bad and currently set to be an exact clone of my larger rifle which makes a ton of sense as a trainer.

It just got me also thinking given so little recoil that a lighter sleeker version sure would be nice. And I generally dont use the scope at higher power settings so if I can save some size and weigh there it might make sense. Im actually not so sure my fixed 6 is much smaller or lighter anyway though now that I think about it.

https://flic.kr/p/2rbfSsD

 

[benconfused]

Here is mine.

Its not bad and currently set to be an exact clone of my larger rifle which makes a ton of sense as a trainer.

It just got me also thinking given so little recoil that a lighter sleeker version sure would be nice. And I generally dont use the scope at higher power settings so if I can save some size and weigh there it might make sense. Im actually not so sure my fixed 6 is much smaller or lighter anyway though now that I think about it.

https://flic.kr/p/2rbfSsD

Love that cerokote

 

[Ryan Avery]

X6 @Unknown Munitions

A safe bet is June.

 

[mahonsr]

A safe bet is June.

Rokstok Lite in June inletted for Kimber Hunter and/or 84M or with a AICs bottom metal? Any 3 of those would be SWeeeet!

 

[atmat]

A safe bet is June.

… of what year?

 

[Klooop]

Here is mine.

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https://flic.kr/p/2rbfSsD

Which finish is that? It looks fantastic.

 

[Ryan Avery]

… of what year?

Who's to say...

 

[Speaks]

Which finish is that? It looks fantastic.

Called in and had them do something custom. I think it was an OD base with tears and shading around the tears with a darker green and brown. I then had them add the black spatter. Was really happy with how it turned out.

I have another full carbon one I am thinking about having done the same way but with a few shades of brown.

 

[flyfisher117]

Day one of packing my Tikka in a KRG echo. Yeah I neee a rokstok lite. Lol

 

[Coopsdaddy]

I used Form’s RSS a bit at the winter course, which was the prototype wood Rokstok Lite + 16.5” 223 with an OG suppressor prototype. Many other students used it too. We all agreed for a gun with such little recoil, there was no downside to using the lite stock vs the standard. That one had a rail and it was fine but it would be even more svelte if you ditch the rail as you suggested since at times I found my hand wanted to go where the rail was on the foreend, which is shorter on the lite compared to the original rokstok.

I think for a low recoiling rifle (223, 6mm, etc.) intended to be lighter weight and built for hunting/carrying as opposed to long range/competition, the lite has a lot of benefits without any significant downsides.

I used Form’s RSS a bit at the winter course, which was the prototype wood Rokstok Lite + 16.5” 223 with an OG suppressor prototype. Many other students used it too. We all agreed for a gun with such little recoil, there was no downside to using the lite stock vs the standard. That one had a rail and it was fine but it would be even more svelte if you ditch the rail as you suggested since at times I found my hand wanted to go where the rail was on the foreend, which is shorter on the lite compared to the original rokstok.

I think for a low recoiling rifle (223, 6mm, etc.) intended to be lighter weight and built for hunting/carrying as opposed to long range/competition, the lite has a lot of benefits without any significant downsides.

Did the 16.5 inch leave you wanting any more barrel length?

 

[ztc92]

Did the 16.5 inch leave you wanting any more barrel length?

Not at all, I’m chopping my 223 to 16” this winter once hunting season is over. I suppose if you plan to shoot more than 400 yards with the 223 that would be something to coNader but for me I’m willing to give up the velocity in exchange for how nice it handles.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Not at all, I’m chopping my 223 to 16” this winter once hunting season is over. I suppose if you plan to shoot more than 400 yards with the 223 that would be something to coNader but for me I’m willing to give up the velocity in exchange for how nice it handles.

Definitely note but do plan to practice longer than 400.
The blued factory 16 pre threaded T3x is tempting me.

 

[ztc92]

Definitely note but do plan to practice longer than 400.
The blued factory 16 pre threaded T3x is tempting me.

If you plan to use a suppressor that would be pretty hard to beat. I have multiple blued tikkas and love them.

Edit to add: I’ve taken my 223 to 900 yards practicing with a spotter. You can practice as far as you can see trace or spot impacts. Regardless of barrel length, that will be your limiting factor.

 

[HighUintas]

If you plan to use a suppressor that would be pretty hard to beat. I have multiple blued tikkas and love them.

Edit to add: I’ve taken my 223 to 900 yards practicing with a spotter. You can practice as far as you can see trace or spot impacts. Regardless of barrel length, that will be your limiting factor.

Foe the blued barrels ... Do you clean the bore or chamber at all? I've considered a blued barrel multiple times but don't want to end up with rust issues. I'm not worried about the external appearance... Only the inside. I'm now a bore and chamber neglector and I don't want to go back haha

 

[atmat]

Foe the blued barrels ... Do you clean the bore or chamber at all? I've considered a blued barrel multiple times but don't want to end up with rust issues. I'm not worried about the external appearance... Only the inside. I'm now a bore and chamber neglector and I don't want to go back haha

You could get it nitrided. Then you have the best of both worlds.