Choate Forend differences.

[jdflatten]

I've decided to go with their varmit buttstock but I don't know which forend to get.  I see on their varmint forend they have a ?T rail?  what is this for.  I'll be mounting a harris Bi-pod and a sling.  If someone could share their experiences I'd appreciate it. 

I'm using this rig almost exclusively for hunting, specifically predator calling coyotes, fox, and bobs.  So I will actually be using the pod and need to be able to comfortably shoot off hand as needed. 

I noticed in a pic on here that someone had the varmit forend and it looked like the bipod was mounted in the middle as opposed to the front.  I'm not sure that would be conducive to comfortable offhand shooting.

Thanks,

Josh

[quickdtoo]

The T-rail is what the bipod adapter with sling stud is attached to, the only attachment point for a bipod on the Varmint forend. It's adjustable so you can position the stud fore or aft, and it removable when you don't want it on the rifle, just loosen the thumb-screw and slide the adapter and bipod out of the T-rail. Mine shoots best in the aft position, since break-barrels shoot best supported under the frame, it makes sense.

Tim

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[jdflatten]

Thank you,  I sure appreciate the reply.

I was thinking about ordering the cheek piece from choate but I got to brainstorming (dangerous) and thought about making a homade one.  What I had in mind was using vet wrap, coflex or whatever you want to call it.  It's the stuff sold in the horse section at tractor supply that is used as a compressive wrap.  It sticks to itself and it stretches and forms well to contours.  I plan on just wrapping and forming it till I get what I wan't.  It comes in all colors, I'll probably use black or tan/flesh color.  just a thought.

[MidTNshooter]

I'd stay away from the coban, even though it only sticks to itself, I have learned that over a period of time it will leave a "sticky" residue like any tape will on the surface it is touching.

Joel