Rokstok review thread

[longrangelead]

So far the Rokstok/6.5 PRC has performed exactly as anticipated. The other day I shot some rocks @ 700+ and 1049 and it stays on target as expected. I was actually waiting for the impact in the scope, not hoping to see it like other stocks.
On the way to a long range ambush spot, I jumped a whitetail buck in the timber. I decided he was good enough and shot him off-hand at 50 feet. Off-hand felt just as natural as any traditional stock.
Overall the long range features while keeping the ability to shoot off-hand plus M5 bottom (Rem) is the perfect combination.
I've been waiting years for a stock like this. I was on the verge of just doing it myself when the Rok was announced.

 

[Beauseph]

Anyone have any idea when Rokstok will be available again?

 

[Okie_Poke]

Anyone have any idea when Rokstok will be available again?

S2H Podcast said back orders should be filled my end of January and they’d open it up again then. I guess we’ll see if they’ve finally figured out their production timeline.

 

[Beauseph]

S2H Podcast said back orders should be filled my end of January and they’d open it up again then. I guess we’ll see if they’ve finally figured out their production timeline.

Thanks!

 

[RyanT26]

Anyone have any idea when Rokstok will be available again?

90 days or less. If they’re not caught up in 90 days, just restart the 90 days from that point.

 

[PLhunter]

Anyone else’s rokstok creak and groan when a bipod is attached?

 

[Tanner]

Yes speculating based on experience and having an AA from Utah Technical College in Gunsmithing (76-78) where stock design was a pretty big subject. Formerly a gunsmith at SOTIC prior to adoption of the M24 (we built our own rifles based on VN era M40's acquired from a DCM warehouse). Formerly SOTIC NCOIC and more than 20 years Special Operations experience and many of those in sniper employment. But you are right, I am just speculating based I what I see.

Bags? I am not big carrying them around, not very practical for hunting. Slings are the way to go.

Holy shit. Is this take_a_knee from the fire ?

 

[plebe]

As another vet, thanks for your service, but also as a vet, slinging around a resume, particularly a very old one, is something to be laughed at and unworthy of respect. Particularly as you are using that experience to argue against reality and discouraged adaptation.

As a side, modern military snipers will use rear bags. Some things don't change, but others do, and 50 year old experience is just that. Hell, my experience is less that 15 years old, but I will freely admit it is dated.

Not a fan of your comment. Just disagree if you disagree. It’s unnecessarily disparaging imo.

And honestly, I think there is a conversation to be had about the advantage of a straight comb vs a negative comb, so long as comb height is above centerline.

I do agree with those that say this isn’t perhaps the best thread to discuss that.

Cheers.

 

[Marbles]

Not a fan of your comment. Just disagree if you disagree. It’s unnecessarily disparaging imo.

And honestly, I think there is a conversation to be had about the advantage of a straight comb vs a negative comb, so long as comb height is above centerline.

I do agree with those that say this isn’t perhaps the best thread to discuss that.

Cheers.

What do you disagree with?

Are you saying throwing around a resume to support unsubstantiated opinion without experience regarding the issue being discussed is a good thing?

Are you saying that pretending out dated experience is still bleeding edge is a good thing even when that experience leads to making demonstrably false statements?

And honestly, I think there is a conversation to be had about the advantage of a straight comb vs a negative comb, so long as comb height is above centerline.

When someone claims something they have never used doesn't work, then argues the point with those who have used it, that is not really a conversation.

It’s unnecessarily disparaging imo.

That is pretty funny in the context of what I was replying to.

But, let's get into semantics, to disparage is to say something is of little worth. So, you must be referring to my dislike of invalid attempts at appointing oneself an expert, the invalidity of the attempt stands, and pointing out that invalidity was forced by the excessive pontification of the poster I was replying to. So, disparaging, yes, of the tactic, not the person and put rather politely at that. Unnecessary, hardly, the point was forced by rude and incessant persistence.

 

[plebe]

What do you disagree with?

Are you saying throwing around a resume to support unsubstantiated opinion without experience regarding the issue being discussed is a good thing?

Are you saying that pretending out dated experience is still bleeding edge is a good thing even when that experience leads to making demonstrably false statements?


When someone claims something they have never used doesn't work, then argues the point with those who have used it, that is not really a conversation.


That is pretty funny in the context of what I was replying to.

But, let's get into semantics, to disparage is to say something is of little worth. So, you must be referring to my dislike of invalid attempts at appointing oneself an expert, the invalidity of the attempt stands, and pointing out that invalidity was forced by the excessive pontification of the poster I was replying to. So, disparaging, yes, of the tactic, not the person and put rather politely at that. Unnecessary, hardly, the point was forced by rude and incest persistence.

I’m saying I don’t like the way you went about making your point. Simply put, you didn’t have to be disparaging.

 

[plebe]

Thus far I have been a big fan of the Rokstok. I put my tikka T3 6.5x55 in the Rokstok after having it in an HNT 26. My 10 round groups immediately went from 2 moa to 1 at 100 yards. (Not a knock on the hnt 26 but the Rokstok is much better for me personally). I am 6’4” with a decent wingspan and went with spacers to a 14.25” LOP which fits well. The design is such that it feels like there is a greater range of LOP that I could get away with using this stock longer or shorter and be fine shooting. I have not been able to take it out to longer ranges yet but I have about 100 rounds through it from 20-200 yards and can spot shots without issue including when zoomed it at the range. I killed my first deer with it yesterday and I was able to spin, shoulder and shoot in 5 seconds on a buck that busted me and was about to hightail it out of there. (I had it on video so I was able to measure the time, it feel like a lot longer in memory). The stock feels natural to shoot and I can’t wait to get the other ones in I have ordered.
Rokstoks look good in a tree saddle
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First blood
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10 round group in the Rokstok. 135g DRT terminal shock
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Does your cheek position stay in the same place on the stock when you are aiming at extreme angles? Or does it ride forwards/backwards a bit? Figured you could answer since you were hunting from a stand / saddle platform. Thanks.

Congrats on the buck.

 

[fwafwow]

I’m saying I don’t like the way you went about making your point. Simply put, you didn’t have to be disparaging.

I see irony here.

 

[atmat]

I see irony here.

Lol, we all do.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Does your cheek position stay in the same place on the stock when you are aiming at extreme angles? Or does it ride forwards/backwards a bit? Figured you could answer since you were hunting from a stand / saddle platform. Thanks.

Congrats on the buck.

Great question and I believe it has been fairly consistent, but frankly the stock feels so natural l I simply shoulder and shoot in fast situations. The field stock style with the raised comb puts my face right where it needs to be when I shoulder it. I did spend some time getting LOP/scope position right before taking it out to use. With this particular shot, I was facing forward in my saddle, saw the buck over my right shoulder, in one motion swung right and shouldered the rifle, put the crosshairs on him and dropped him. For close range hunting i already like it better than the sporter style stocks I used for 20 years in the woods.

 

[PLhunter]

Ergonomics and recoil management have been as advertised. However I’m dealing with bigger groups specifically groups that are split. Two groups each fairly tight but an inch or so apart…. Any ideas?

 

[WeiserBucks]

Ergonomics and recoil management have been as advertised. However I’m dealing with bigger groups specifically groups that are split. Two groups each fairly tight but an inch or so apart…. Any ideas?

Double check action screws and bed it if all else fails.

 

[PLhunter]

Double check action screws and bed it if all else fails.

Took the action off to have a look. Torqued to 65 lbs. the stock actually gets closer to the barrel the first few turns loosening the front action screw. You can see where the contact points are.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Took the action off to have a look. Torqued to 65 lbs. the stock actually gets closer to the barrel the first few turns loosening the front action screw. You can see where the contact points are.

Looks like the barrel is bottoming out in the shank area?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Took the action off to have a look. Torqued to 65 lbs. the stock actually gets closer to the barrel the first few turns loosening the front action screw. You can see where the contact points are.

Is this a factory sporter barrel contour?

 

[PLhunter]

Is this a factory sporter barrel contour?

Factory sporter barrel on a 3b contour stock. PLENTY of space. When I tighten the front action screw the stock really sucks up or the action down with increased pressure compare to it floating sitting on the recoil lug prior to tightening.