What's the best Rokstok alternative?

[gtriple]

I'm looking for an alternative with Rokstok-like ergos, especially the short trigger reach, that can fill the gap while I'm waiting for my Rokstok for my Tikka.

The Peak 44 Bastion looks very interesting.

 

[hereinaz]

McMillan A10 has a short trigger reach.

Stocky’s VGII with some moldable air cure foam on the grip. Use a release agent to mold and then a temporary tape or adhesive if you want to resell the stock.

 

[2Stamp]

I don't know if it's the best, but I went with the Bastion this summer. Trigger reach works perfect for me (the tape measurement I believe is very close to the Rokstok measurement). And it's much more comfortable for me, especially shooting prone. If you have a Weatherby dealer close to you, some of their newer rifles have the Peak44 stocks (307 alpine, talon). That way you can handle them and see if you like them.

 

[gtriple]

McMillan A10 has a short trigger reach.

Stocky’s VGII with some moldable air cure foam on the grip. Use a release agent to mold and then a temporary tape or adhesive if you want to resell the stock.

I've had a VG2 and didn't love it. I'd rather avoid having to mold the grip.

I can't find the A10 on their site anymore and the one that looks good, the Mountain Tracker LR, doesn't come in a Tikka inlet.

 

[gtriple]

I don't know if it's the best, but I went with the Bastion this summer. Trigger reach works perfect for me (the tape measurement I believe is very close to the Rokstok measurement). And it's much more comfortable for me, especially shooting prone. If you have a Weatherby dealer close to you, some of their newer rifles have the Peak44 stocks (307 alpine, talon). That way you can handle them and see if you like them.

That's a great idea on testing with an in stock Weatherby.

 

[Roor]

I was in a similar situation as you and ordered the Bastion.

 

[hereinaz]

I've had a VG2 and didn't love it. I'd rather avoid having to mold the grip.

I can't find the A10 on their site anymore and the one that looks good, the Mountain Tracker LR, doesn't come in a Tikka inlet.

Sorry, looks like they modified it and call it the U-10 now.

It is made for smaller handed people, but fits my big hand better.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Couldn't you just run the factory stock with vertical grip in the meantime?

 

[gtriple]

Couldn't you just run the factory stock with vertical grip in the meantime?

I've got a Proof barrel on it. I guess I could bore out the channel

 

[ID_Matt]

I would really like to see that new mcmillan mountain tracker LR next to a rokstok. I don't believe they make it in a tikka inlet yet but remember someone saying they planned to soon. It sure looks awful similar as far as ergos go.

 

[Bluumoon]

I’m liking the KRG Echo. Pretty easy to mod spacers and raise butt pad above bore.

 

[skipper907]

how about the KRG echo stock chassis ? its a great price and a great improvement over the factory stock

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I've got a Proof barrel on it. I guess I could bore out the channel

Ah gotcha. I'd probably just sand it out if it was me.

That said, doesn't help trigger reach but I got a Mcmillan game scout standard fill that has carbon barrel inlet on it I need to offload if its of any interest I can take photos and weigh it.

 

[Brontosaurus]

I've had a VG2 and didn't love it. I'd rather avoid having to mold the grip.

I can't find the A10 on their site anymore and the one that looks good, the Mountain Tracker LR, doesn't come in a Tikka inlet.

Have you asked McMillan if they'd do a Tikka inlet?

 

[khuber84]

Mtn Tracker LR is the only stock thats similar to Rokstok geometry. The McMillan with exposed carbon shell is lighter than a rokstok, has integral arca, custom LOP options. This all comes at a 500$ premium over the rokstok. I'd gladly pay 700$ for an integral arca(at balance point, flush or half flush) rokstok with LOP options. Gotta keep that weight 32oz or less tho.

 

[wyosam]

I've got a Proof barrel on it. I guess I could bore out the channel

That makes the most sense. I don’t know about some of the others, but you’re probably not getting a McMillan much faster than a rokstock. Just hack up a cheap factory stock. Doesn’t have to be pretty to shoot well.


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[khuber84]

That makes the most sense. I don’t know about some of the others, but you’re probably not getting a McMillan much faster than a rokstock. Just hack up a cheap factory stock. Doesn’t have to be pretty to shoot well.


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My smith builds 80% off McMillan. He said median wait time has been 10 weeks. Both my Mtn trackers were 9 weeks or less from order date to shipping notification. Manners? Well I've been waiting for one I ordered mid Jan.

 

[wyosam]

My smith builds 80% off McMillan. He said median wait time has been 10 weeks. Both my Mtn trackers were 9 weeks or less from order date to shipping notification. Manners? Well I've been waiting for one I ordered mid Jan.

Interesting, having more options in the aftermarket stock business seems to be helping wait times there. My last was about 8 months.


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[JCMCUBIC]

If you like light stocks, the Echelon CF Versa is a nice stock. Trigger reach is ~same as RS, vertical grip, negative comb, butt is close to bore line.

Notable differences are not having a straight toeline and forend...it's a trade off of straight line tracking on rests and built positions vs an angle change. I've spent a lot to time shooting one and haven't had any trouble staying on target. There are differences in overall design but if nothing else, it's another recommendation to consider.

 

[Lawnboi]

My smith builds 80% off McMillan. He said median wait time has been 10 weeks. Both my Mtn trackers were 9 weeks or less from order date to shipping notification. Manners? Well I've been waiting for one I ordered mid Jan.

Should also be noted that neither of those companies charge you prior to the stock being nearly done.

I like my eh1s