Stocky’s Hunter VG Tikka stock

[HandgunHTR]

Another question. Did you strip all of the original paint off the stock to make it just the carbon black? And if so, did you sand it off or did you use some type of stripper?

When I did mine, I just lightly sanded the area that I wanted to build up. I was able to get to carbon in a couple of spots, but I didn't remove all the paint. I just painted over the paint on the rest of the stock when I did my finish paint.

 

[bowrunner81]

I sanded off the epoxy I originally had for the grip. I didn’t like the feel of it so I went with the spray on bed liner material that another guy used. I like it a lot more. Then I did a little painting.

 

[firemtn]

Another question. Did you strip all of the original paint off the stock to make it just the carbon black? And if so, did you sand it off or did you use some type of stripper?

Yes, I used acetone with an abrasive sponge.

 

[Another Clever Username]

Has anyone cut into a hunter VG and done inletting for a IIT/Anschultz rail on the fore grip? Is the foam strong enough to hold screws without the CF shell?

How are everyone’s side mounted QD cups still holding out? Anyone have some tips for installing them in the hollow buttstock?

 

[sbutton88]

Good sale on these right now. Thinking about pulling the trigger for my new roughtech 20" 6.5 Creedmore. Lightweight deer rig.

I have read a few comments about the VG being uncomfortable for offhand shots. That is scaring me, and making me think about the non VG model.

Do any of you like this VG model for quick offhand shots.

 

[hereinaz]

Good sale on these right now. Thinking about pulling the trigger for my new roughtech 20" 6.5 Creedmore. Lightweight deer rig.

I have read a few comments about the VG being uncomfortable for offhand shots. That is scaring me, and making me think about the non VG model.

Do any of you like this VG model for quick offhand shots.

Have you ever used an AR or other type of rifle with a more vertical grip? There is nothing inherently uncomfortable about a vertical grip.

Most everyone I know that has transitioned to vertical grips have no problems. For some, everything “feels” uncomfortable or weird at first. I think some shooters never get past that, which is a valid reason. It can make your shooting worse at first, as you transition from one set of habits to another.

The only reason IMO that it might be uncomfortable is if the rifle fit were set up wrong.

The one thing that is true, is that the vertical grip distance to the trigger is longer than necessary. That could be a reason it is “uncomfortable” to some.

 

[flyfisher117]

Does anyone have a measurement for the trigger reach on a new production stock? Seeing roughly 2” of variance from the start of the thread to the end. Just trying to get an updated and correct measurement. Pics of the tape used to measure are a bonus.

 

[awpk03s]

Good sale on these right now. Thinking about pulling the trigger for my new roughtech 20" 6.5 Creedmore. Lightweight deer rig.

I have read a few comments about the VG being uncomfortable for offhand shots. That is scaring me, and making me think about the non VG model.

Do any of you like this VG model for quick offhand shots.

For me…. The VG model feels sooo much better offhand than the Hunter non-VG model. Hands down.

 

[sbutton88]

Man. You are not helping my wallet right now. I'm sooo close to pulling the trigger on one these. At first was leaning towards the non VG but it looks like the VG is going to be the winner.

 

[awpk03s]

Yeah, the Hunter model bends my wrist all uncomfortable. VG is perfect.

The real ticket on these… put on a Tikka CTR/Victor Company cheek riser on the buttock, and it’s the bees knees.

 

[awpk03s]

Here are my current two stock setups.

 

[hereinaz]

This is what I ask people who want to choose:

Which is more comfortable/natural for you?

Tactically, which is better to control recoil by pulling the rifle into your shoulder?

It answers itself really…

 

[sbutton88]

Here are my current two stock setups.

Those look nice! I was hoping the VG model was going to already be high enough. Those risers are pretty slick though. I'm guessing they are pretty light?

 

[BLJ]

X1000.

A picture is worth a thousand words…….

 

[Mike D Texas]

Has anyone cut into a hunter VG and done inletting for a IIT/Anschultz rail on the fore grip? Is the foam strong enough to hold screws without the CF shell?

How are everyone’s side mounted QD cups still holding out? Anyone have some tips for installing them in the hollow buttstock?

I can’t answer your first question but Grovtec makes QD cups specifically for hollow buttstocks.

 

[awpk03s]

Those look nice! I was hoping the VG model was going to already be high enough. Those risers are pretty slick though. I'm guessing they are pretty light?

Oh yeah they’re light. Take offs from factory CTR stocks, so I tried it on a whim. Wanted as close to a poor man’s Rokstock as I could get haha

 

[Dobermann]

Those look nice! I was hoping the VG model was going to already be high enough. Those risers are pretty slick though. I'm guessing they are pretty light?

You can also get risers from Victor Company.

 

[JCMCUBIC]

I've used the VG to take several deer off hand. I also use the Sporter on a light rifle for woods hunting and have taken several deer with it. The VG is fine to shoot offhand. The biggest difference to me is elbow position. With a VG my elbow will be inline, with the Sporter it will be flared. I find the Sporter a bit more comfortable when following a moving target offhand. Aside from that, and it's not a huge difference, I prefer a VG.

For me, regarding the Tikka VG from Stockys, because of the trigger reach distance, I often choke up on the grip. I have large hands but not massive, still I'm more "up" on the grip with it...which turns it into a pseudo-sporter.

 

[sbutton88]

I've used the VG to take several deer off hand. I also use the Sporter on a light rifle for woods hunting and have taken several deer with it. The VG is fine to shoot offhand. The biggest difference to me is elbow position. With a VG my elbow will be inline, with the Sporter it will be flared. I find the Sporter a bit more comfortable when following a moving target offhand. Aside from that, and it's not a huge difference, I prefer a VG.

For me, regarding the Tikka VG from Stockys, because of the trigger reach distance, I often choke up on the grip. I have large hands but not massive, still I'm more "up" on the grip with it...which turns it into a pseudo-sporter.

Thanks. This is exactly what I'm most concerned about. I'm thinking with some consistent practice that it won't be too noticable. I hunt blacktails in Northern California and offhand moving shots tend to be pretty common.