RokStok

[waspocrew]

My Stockys VG for Howa mini needed the barrel channel hogged out despite ordering for the right contour.

My 5 Manners (all with mini chassis) have been bolt in and go (as a mini chassis should).

It’ll be a couple months before my Rokstok shows up, so still TBD.

 

[wyosam]

Haven’t gotten around to ordering a Rokstock yet, but can’t imagine not bedding it. Same with any other aftermarket stock. If needed due to milling depth, I’d plan on drilling for pillars. That’s just how this stuff works.


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[mxgsfmdpx]

I ordered a RokStok and unsure whether to hunt with it or if the stock is better served in a range role with a Tikka .223. Any input would be appreciated.

Ideally both. It’s the best field shooting stock I’ve ever used.

 

[mtnbound]

I have two Rokstoks, from two different production batches, and neither one has required any additional work to mount the action or BM.

 

[1000yards]

I have three McMillans and two Bell and Carlsons, and all five of those stocks needed some work and bedding. For me, expecting any stock to be "true drop in" is about as dumb as a factory rifle with a sub-moa guarantee; you might get lucky but c'mon. Granted those weren't Tikka actions.

If they ever make a rokstock for the Ruger M77 then I'm sending that straight to the gunsmith. There's not a chance in hell it will fit and even less of a chance that I could fix it.

 

[BLJ]

So, if I order a RokStok, I should assume it needs bedded?

Looks like you shouldn’t have to.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I ordered a RokStok and unsure whether to hunt with it or if the stock is better served in a range role with a Tikka .223. Any input would be appreciated.

All of the above. I find it better for shooting from every position.

 

[Billy Goat]

So, if I order a RokStok, I should assume it needs bedded?

I think if you order one you should assume the goal posts to move a few times while you are waiting on it.

I don't think you should expect any Remington footprint action to drop in. Even a factory Remington can't keep scope mounting holes aligned. I would have expected an action that you can order a pre-fit barrel for to be uniform enough to be able to drop them in a stock.

I don't know how the one I got fit. By the time I finally got it I was so frustrated I got rid of it. I hated even looking at it, so unfortunately never even tried it.

But that's probably a me problem, I'm a cranky older bastard.

 

[Gadjet]

Just came back from the range with the new Rokstok. Shoots as tight as before, left to right was dead on but had to adjust the elevation 1 moa down.

Ear muffs ear pros are now in the way, going to have to figure out something. Medium Sportsmatch rings "might" be a bit low which causes me to squish my face down a bit to see through the scope properly (probably doesn't help with the ear pros being in the way). I have some high Sportsmatch with a Nightforce SHV on my .35 Whelen Tikka. I'll plop that action in the Rokstok in the off season to see if thats a better fit.

I have the same issue. I just wear regular foam earplugs when I’m shooting with a Rokstok. Easy fix

 

[atmat]

I have the same issue. I just wear regular foam earplugs when I’m shooting with a Rokstok. Easy fix

It is until you’re at a range with other shooters.

I have the same problem, and it’s meant I’m even more selective about who I’ll shoot with. Basically, everyone has to use a suppressor to shoot with me (or not be on the line at the same time so I can double up when not shooting)

 

[Kaleb]

I hear you. But @Stockys does kind of “extra suck” though when it comes to overall fit/finish and inletting/fitment if I’m being fully transparent between all the aftermarket stocks I’ve used.

I had issues with the VGs going way back. My first two Rokstoks were spot on. All of the Rokstoks since thej, other than the wood stock, has had inletting issues that I just work around.

You’re not wrong. I’ve put stockys on several mini’s too. I always have to sand dremel etc then bed. But….im also changing triggers and BM on those. Like I e said I just expect to have to tweak a aftermarket stock especially a stocky that’s much less than a McMillan or manners. I also mentioned manners while being probably the best stock I own was the worst fit. Just part of upgrading.

I also agree a stocky is not the same level as a McMillan or manners. It’s just not. They are louder and more hollow sounding. They are the best stock for the price in some applications. This is not a gripe at all. Just calling a spade a spade. My favorite stock is the manners LRH but it was $1,000 and the inletting and bedding was above my pay grade so it was another $150 to have a gunsmith bed it. I think a lot of people would be happier if they did that and accept it as part of restocking. The McMillan Hunter/Sako Hunter is still my favorite sporter stock. I admit most of mine were bought when they were still 5-600. Prices have changed a lot in the last 10 years.

The finish or slickness is funny though on a cheaper and still stiff composite stock. Make it grippy and roll on if you want. I think a lot of guys are expecting too much from a light stiff 5-600 stock in this market.

Bottom line I applaud UM for trying and I’m sure stocky was the only move for them. It’s a very very serviceable stock. I just think too many are expecting it to be a stock that’s McMillan quality and going to drop in like Karl Feldkamp fit it. Not going to happen for this price point.

 

[Scotto]

I have the same issue. I just wear regular foam earplugs when I’m shooting with a Rokstok. Easy fix

I bought a pair of ear buds from Axil. Amplifies voice type sounds and clamps the boom.