Rokstok Lite

[flyfisher117]

Not currently, but it is something we are working on.

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Any estimate when they will be available? Sounds like all 6 of us with hunt expo stocks are waiting to order one.

 

[RancherJohn]

Any estimate when they will be available? Sounds like all 6 of us with hunt expo stocks are waiting to order one.

There may or may not be a member here with a 3D printer and one of said stocks. That member may or may not have made a trial run of spacers. That member is not me. I'll just say there are some differences between expo stocks on recoil pad screw locations, otherwise this spacer works well. Depending on how UM is doing the all-up productions their LOP kit may or may not work without enlarging or re-drilling holes.

Fullsize Rokstock with LOP kit, Rokstok Lite with 3D printed 1" LOP kit, factory recoil pad.

 

[flyfisher117]

There may or may not be a member here with a 3D printer and one of said stocks. That member may or may not have made a trial run of spacers. That member is not me. I'll just say there are some differences between expo stocks on recoil pad screw locations, otherwise this spacer works well. Depending on how UM is doing the all-up productions their LOP kit may or may not work without enlarging or re-drilling holes.

Fullsize Rokstock with LOP kit, Rokstok Lite with 3D printed 1" LOP kit, factory recoil pad.

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Said member did reach out a few weeks ago.. maybe I need to take him up on his offer. At the time UM said they were close so I was waiting for theirs but if the spacing is different.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Said member isn’t selling spacers, was a free offer in the absence of a kit for the expo stocks.

 

[RancherJohn]

Said member did reach out a few weeks ago.. maybe I need to take him up on his offer. At the time UM said they were close so I was waiting for theirs but if the spacing is different.

To clarify, I mean there is a good chance you will be enlarging holes to make things line up right regardless of what you use for the LOP kit.

 

[Escalante11]

Said member isn’t selling spacers, was a free offer in the absence of a kit for the expo stocks.

Who is this said member, I’d love some for my expo stock…

 

[BBob]

Who is this said member, I’d love some for my expo stock…

I’d bet $$$ it’s the guy you’re quoting

 

[dreamingWest]

I finally ordered fancy walnut.

 

[MuleyFever]

Mine came in at 26.5 oz with the thicker pad.

 

[blacktailcentral]

With SRS coming out with this new drilled out titanium recoil lug, is this going to be implemented into Rokstok lites??

 

[Antares]

Alright, question for the brain trust. Do I want a rail on on my wood Rokstok Lite or no?

I know no one can answer this for me, but I'm having trouble deciding (shocker), so I thought I'd see if I could get some input.

I have several Rokstoks, all with pic rails, I have completely moved away from shooting off a bipod in favor of building positions with trekking poles and/or a pack. The main reasons being that it's faster, more versatile, easier to get up over vegetation, and I don't have to carry a bipod.

So with that in mind, I order a wood Rokstok from @longrangelead with no rail, thinking that would be sleek and minimalist and I'm not using a bipod anyway... However, since placing the order, spring has come around and I'm back out shooting more than I was over the winter and I'm remembering that I actually really like the way the pic rail "locks" into the straps on my trekking poles. It's very secure. I can completely let go of the front and manipulate the rear of the rifle with both hands, I can also keep one hand on the grip and adjust the legs (trekking poles) with the other hand, all the while the weight of the rifle keeps the pic rail firmly engaged with the straps and the rifle rarely slides off the straps. I'm concerned a smooth (no rail) forend is going to slide around and I'm going to loose some of the functionality I'm really liking.

Have I overlooked anything? Is there another solution out there I should consider? Thanks gang!

 

[Nine Banger]

Alright, question for the brain trust. Do I want a rail on on my wood Rokstok Lite or no?

No.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I say no

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Alright, question for the brain trust. Do I want a rail on on my wood Rokstok Lite or no?

I know no one can answer this for me, but I'm having trouble deciding (shocker), so I thought I'd see if I could get some input.

I have several Rokstoks, all with pic rails, I have completely moved away from shooting off a bipod in favor of building positions with trekking poles and/or a pack. The main reasons being that it's faster, more versatile, easier to get up over vegetation, and I don't have to carry a bipod.

So with that in mind, I order a wood Rokstok from @longrangelead with no rail, thinking that would be sleek and minimalist and I'm not using a bipod anyway... However, since placing the order, spring has come around and I'm back out shooting more than I was over the winter and I'm remembering that I actually really like the way the pic rail "locks" into the straps on my trekking poles. It's very secure. I can completely let go of the front and manipulate the rear of the rifle with both hands, I can also keep one hand on the grip and adjust the legs (trekking poles) with the other hand, all the while the weight of the rifle keeps the pic rail firmly engaged with the straps and the rifle rarely slides off the straps. I'm concerned a smooth (no rail) forend is going to slide around and I'm going to loose some of the functionality I'm really liking.

Have I overlooked anything? Is there another solution out there I should consider? Thanks gang!

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Yes. The Spartan picatinny rail provides some nice versatility at minimal cost.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

@Antares Unless you wait for the low pro Arca that Form is helping them work on, then no.

 

[bullmtn]

I would think if you had a some good gripation on your hiking sticks you probably get away from the rail. I think you are correct on no rail, I don’t find myself using the rail on my rokstok and I like the look of no rail better.

Bullmtn

 

[Brazo264]

If you like flush cups I don’t think there’s enough meat on the forearm for a cup so you need a rail in front for a cup and a cup in the buttstock of course. Alternatively no rail and front and back swivel studs.

 

[dreamingWest]

I decided not to put on rail my wood Rokstok Lite. Seems like I'm either off a backpack or a Spartan bipod. I think the classic Spartan adapter will look just fine on the front end of the lite. Furthermore, I don't like the Pic/Spartan combo I have on my carbon Rokstok.

 

[24valve]

Alright, question for the brain trust. Do I want a rail on on my wood Rokstok Lite or no?

I know no one can answer this for me, but I'm having trouble deciding (shocker), so I thought I'd see if I could get some input.

I have several Rokstoks, all with pic rails, I have completely moved away from shooting off a bipod in favor of building positions with trekking poles and/or a pack. The main reasons being that it's faster, more versatile, easier to get up over vegetation, and I don't have to carry a bipod.

So with that in mind, I order a wood Rokstok from @longrangelead with no rail, thinking that would be sleek and minimalist and I'm not using a bipod anyway... However, since placing the order, spring has come around and I'm back out shooting more than I was over the winter and I'm remembering that I actually really like the way the pic rail "locks" into the straps on my trekking poles. It's very secure. I can completely let go of the front and manipulate the rear of the rifle with both hands, I can also keep one hand on the grip and adjust the legs (trekking poles) with the other hand, all the while the weight of the rifle keeps the pic rail firmly engaged with the straps and the rifle rarely slides off the straps. I'm concerned a smooth (no rail) forend is going to slide around and I'm going to loose some of the functionality I'm really liking.

Have I overlooked anything? Is there another solution out there I should consider? Thanks gang!

A sling stud can also give poles/pack something to catch on.

 

[Antares]

No.

Thanks for jumping in, I appreciate it. I know you've done the S2H class so I'm particularly interested in your perspective. Do you mind expanding a little? Have you shot a no rail version off sticks like I have pictured? Nonissue I'm assuming?

@Antares Unless you wait for the low pro Arca that Form is helping them work on, then no.

Thanks, Ben. No Arca for me so that's not a consideration. I don't remember if you shoot off trekking poles much. Any concerns with a smooth forend sliding around on the straps? It's been so long since I had a stock without a forend rail, I can't even remember what it's like. Ha!

If you like flush cups I don’t think there’s enough meat on the forearm for a cup so you need a rail in front for a cup and a cup in the buttstock of course. Alternatively no rail and front and back swivel studs.

I don't really like flush cups, or slings in general. The stock pictured just happens to have flush cups. I haven't used a sling in years. The wood stock I ordered in no rail, no flush cups. Thanks for the input though. Appreciate you.