Choate Forearm

[JustShootin]

First. This is a great forum!
When the factory forearm is replaced with a Choate on a Handi or Sportster what kind of groups can I expectout of the box?
If the recommended rest is under or near the pivot point will the POI change when shooting with a bipod?
I have read all of the FAG in the stickie section that pertain to accurizing.
Thanks

[quickdtoo]

I have the .22-250 Fluted Ultra with the Choate stock, I floated the forend from the stud out, but have yet to get great groups with a bipod even with the t-rail stud in the rear most position, but others have found it to work very well.

Tim

[joshco84]

i have not shot one off of a bipod, but from everthing i have heard they dont group worth a poop off of the bipod.   one member (i dont remember who) mounted a second sling stud near the hinge to mount the bi pod and said it shot a lot better from there.  and i think you mean FAQ

josh

[gimphunter]

There are three Choate forends, available from H&R/NEF/Marlin, direct from Choate, or from resellers: the varmint, with the adjustable-position stud for a bipod; the standard synthetic forend; and the Store-Arm, which has two cavities for storing stuff. You should specify which one you are inquiring about. Sorry, but I'll be no help after that with your original question.

[JustShootin]

Thank You for the replies. If accuracy suffers from the bipod what then is the advantage of switching from the factory forearm. Yes joshco84, I did hit the wrong key and they aren't even close to each other so there goes my excuse.
Thanks

[dw06]

I bought the standard synthetic set from Choate and a 223 barrel from here at same time.When I put forend on,I went ahead and put the oring in,and have seen where some have said not to or its not needed on synthetic.Well it shoots so well even using a bipod that I'm not going to try it without it.Shoots great off of homemade shooting sticks I made.The load is 50gr v-max 24.5grs imr 3031 ww case rem 7.5 primer.OAL 2.10

[RickC.]

Just got a Chaote Monte Carlo stock and standard forend in today from Midway.

 Just put them on-- the action locks up tight as ever, but has a lot of slop and side-to-side play when open.  If I can't figure out a quick way to solve this, they're going back.  The rifle is noticeably lighter than with the palletwood.


 
                           Rick

[pascalp]

I own 3 handi, fitted with Choate varmint stock. No free floated barrel. Mostly used with benchrest tripod. Time to time I use bipod, with success.
Last groups from my 45-70 with bipod, 50y, 5 and 3 shots group. I had to leave sooner than planned as the blast bothered wasp's nest that I haven't seen, (With my suppressor, I had could finish my box of ammo !).




The 30-30 is as good if not better, even with his tapper barrel, the 22H haven't got a real opportunity to show something (need to work on it, reload and practice).

[fastbike]

Well, mine groups just fine off the bipod.

i have not shot one off of a bipod, but from everthing i have heard they dont group worth a poop off of the bipod.   one member (i dont remember who) mounted a second sling stud near the hinge to mount the bi pod and said it shot a lot better from there.  and i think you mean FAQ

josh

[joshco84]

well i am glad people are having luck off of a bi pod. i was wanting to get one maybe but had heard not so great things about them.  maybe now i will change my mind. 

josh