Author Topic: Re-stock Ultra 308 (Read 977 times)

jmckinley · « **on:** September 13, 2007, 10:00:03 AM »

I recently posted that I bought a new Ultra 308. I love the rifle but the stock doesn't fit me very well and slaps my face and takes the enjoyment out of this rifle. I was thinking considering the Choate Varmint stock or possibly the Rollover cheek pc. stock instead and have a Sims put on the back. Has anyone went this route and how did the rifle turn out for you??? Thanks Jess

fanner50 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2007, 10:31:45 AM »

I've done a couple of rifles with the stocks from Gunstocks Inc. and they all turned out great. You just need to finish them. I am waiting for a Stinger stock from them now to go on my .308 Survivor. That wiill also have a Mannlicher forend from Gunstocks. It's a lot of fun finishing them to fit and adds a certain amount of pride when finished. Their Roll-over works great for scoped handi's. Good luck.
F50

rbergum95 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2007, 10:40:32 AM »

i did one with the choate stocks for my .22 hornet and .45-70 standard barrels. they offer a decent cheekweld and a steady grip. a bit heave to be carrying around the woods but they are excellent from a stationary position with either a bipod or steady rest. recoil absorbsion is excellent and i have not had any problems with forend fit or acuuracy issues. they shoot as well or better than the standard stocks.

Jimbo47 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2007, 04:54:29 PM »

My .243 had a youth model stock when I bought it, and the first thing I needed was a full size stock.

I went with the Walnut Gunstocks Inc. stock.

Love the fit and feel of it, and I cut it down quite a bit to get it just the way I wanted.

demented · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2007, 06:05:50 PM »

Does yours have the laminated stock and forearm? If so, its too bad yours doesn't fit you, I just bought a 308 Ultra due to the beautiful laminated wood it has. I'd like to have a set to put on my Turkey model shotgun, that is if it'd fit.

LaOtto222 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2007, 01:16:54 AM »

I would take that crumby, face slapin' laminated stock off of your hands.

Have you thought about a different scope and mounts? You have to watch the scope height to clear the hammer, but there are ways around that. If you lower your scope, the face slap should go away. You can bob the hammer and lower the scope, move the scope back to give better clearance to the hammer and lower it. You can buy a different scope that is longer (clearing the hammer at the thinnest part) so it could be lowered. Buying a long eye relief scope and mount it ahead of the hammer, thus lowering all the way down to the mount. Moving the eye piece back so the scope can be lowered some. Adding a shell holder to the stock and stuffing foam under it to raise the cheek piece and soften it. Or a combination of the above;)

If all of that fails or does not suit you, I WOULD take the stock if you have no use for it

jmckinley · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2007, 03:03:16 AM »

As soon I get my new stock I will let this stock go for postage and a cold soda. Jess

Mac11700 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2007, 05:16:49 AM »

If your worried about the scope having to be too high with those laminates and getting face slap with them...do what I do...add a nice soft cheek piece that raises it some...Here is one I use...it's real inexpensive to make..and works real good...It's a Bob Allen shell holder I picked up for $4.00 at Walley World...I put a little soft foam rubber under it...Before I go hunting..I slid it back over the swivel stud and put a small hole in it so it doesn't move...It works for all of my rifles..and aligns my eyes with scopes sitting in high rings real easy...Even my hard kicking 45-70 loads don't hurt my face...It also puts the stock down in my shoulder pocket better...and helps with the recoil..

Mac

PartsMan · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2007, 05:25:48 AM »

Quote from: jmckinley on September 14, 2007, 03:03:16 AM

As soon I get my new stock I will let this stock go for postage and a cold soda. Jess

It's a deal.
PM me when you are ready.

poncaguy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2007, 04:23:12 PM »

I've had real good luck with the Choate Varmit stocks and forends, improved accuracy and reduced felt recoil. I have 5 Handi's with them........

jmckinley · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2007, 03:46:54 AM »

I just ordered a Varmint stock from Choate and as soon as it arrives I have the Laminated stock if u want it. Let me know if u do. It will cost shipping and a cold Coke. I'll give it to who ever wants it. The stock is just to short for me. Jess

MSP Ret · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2007, 04:29:29 AM »

I know I am not the first in line but please put me into the rotation!!!....<><....

jmckinley · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2007, 04:34:48 AM »

MSP send me your info on private email. Jess

Mac11700 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2007, 04:42:52 AM »

I liked my Survivor much more when I restocked it into the cinnamon laminates

One other way you can have more adjustment on the stocks is to install a adjustable recoil pad too..This is a Morgan adjustable...it comes in the curved pad like this one...and also in a straight shotgun type pas as well...I do know guys who have added different recoil pads to the back plates to lengthen them

If you don't like the looks of the shell holder with foam under it...you can add one of these to the stock as well...They are available in different thickness and are self adhesive..I've used these for many years on my trap & skeet guns..They are available other places too

https://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=7404&title=CHEEK-EEZ

Mac

PartsMan · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2007, 04:56:29 AM »

Quote from: PartsMan on September 14, 2007, 05:25:48 AM

Quote from: jmckinley on September 14, 2007, 03:03:16 AM
As soon I get my new stock I will let this stock go for postage and a cold soda. Jess

It's a deal.
PM me when you are ready.

I thought this would make me first inline?

rex6666 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2007, 05:04:08 AM »

i have the web site for gun stocks inc.
does any one have the web site for choate

Mac11700 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2007, 05:13:00 AM »

http://www.choatestocks.com/ distributor...

http://www.choatemachinetool.com/ maker

Mac

jmckinley · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2007, 05:17:32 AM »

Partsman my mistake u are first in line sorry I am old and forget stufff once in awhile well, everyday but what the heck it comes with age. Send me your info and as soon as I get the stock changed i'll ship it off. Jess

Davemuzz · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2007, 05:29:43 AM »

Quote from: Mac11700 on September 18, 2007, 04:42:52 AM

I liked my Survivor much more when I restocked it into the cinnamon laminates

One other way you can have more adjustment on the stocks is to install a adjustable recoil pad too..This is a Morgan adjustable...it comes in the curved pad like this one...and also in a straight shotgun type pas as well...I do know guys who have added different recoil pads to the back plates to lengthen them

If you don't like the looks of the shell holder with foam under it...you can add one of these to the stock as well...They are available in different thickness and are self adhesive..I've used these for many years on my trap & skeet guns..They are available other places too

Mac

Mac,

Very nice looking stock you have on that gun.

Those adjustable recoil pads work very well. You can set them up so when you shoulder the gun, it fits you like it was custom made for you.

Dave

Mac11700 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2007, 07:38:02 AM »

Thanks Dave..

Mac

jmckinley · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2007, 04:15:44 AM »

I ordered the Choate Varmint stock and cheek piece and will have it by Tuesday. I am going to attach a sitting bi-pod and polish the bore put a Mueller 4-16 on top and then see how it shoots. Jess

chad1043 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 20, 2007, 09:28:11 AM »

How much is that adjustable buttpad? And where would I get one?

Chad

quickdtoo · « **Reply #22 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:56:24 AM »

Quote from: chad1043 on September 20, 2007, 09:28:11 AM

How much is that adjustable buttpad? And where would I get one?

Chad

Cabelas and several retailers sell them.

Tim

http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0003682220713a.shtml

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=t&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIH_enUS235US236&q=morgan+adjustable+recoil+pad

dw06 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 20, 2007, 01:44:01 PM »

I got the choate synthetic on my 223 and like it,althought its not the varmint style stock.