Author Topic: ATI or Choate Varmint (Read 640 times)

mattparliament · « **on:** November 08, 2005, 12:13:46 PM »

Hey guys~
I'm either going to buy an ATI buttstock:

http://www.atigunstocks.com/product-HRNEF.html

or a choate varmint buttstock:

http://www.riflestock.com/catalog_page_detail.cfm?recordno=1&Product_CatalogID=2867&ProductNumber=19%2D02%2D08&ProductCode=33&ProductSubCodeID=197&NewProduct=0

I will be using it on all scoped rifles. It appears that the ATI may be better suited for non-scoped handis though they advertise that a cheekpad can be added thought I can't find a pic of one on their website. I realize the ATI may not be as attractive as the varmint but the bottom line is I don't care. I'm looking for functionality in all situations. Any input?? Thanks!

myarmor · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2005, 12:30:58 PM »

Choate.

Hildy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2005, 12:34:10 PM »

choate

lik2hunt · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2005, 12:44:41 PM »

A 3rd vote for the Choate.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2005, 12:48:56 PM »

Yup, have ta vote CHoate...it's at least functional, though not exactly pretty. The ATI looks like a toy, to me. :roll:

pascalp · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2005, 01:12:34 PM »

choate: +1

I've one already, the second is on the way.

HutchHandiMan · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2005, 04:28:33 PM »

I did own a ATI and sold it...it is nice to have something small and if that is what u want great, but you may find thgat there is too much side to side play when extended to shoot accuratly...that was my main problem with it

poncaguy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2005, 04:44:33 PM »

Well............I have 4 Choate's........

quickdtoo · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2005, 04:53:14 PM »

Hey Poncaguy, do those choates reduce recoil??? :-D :-D :-D

poncaguy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2005, 04:57:46 PM »

hummmmm, maybe that's why I have one on my 45-70 and 308........

mattparliament · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2005, 04:13:21 AM »

Well, I guess that settles that, choate it is.... Thanks for all the info guys.

RackWrangler · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:47:10 AM »

Matt,
I vote Choate also. I have shot a 308 with the ATI stock, and I think it sucks. It was sloppy and not comfortable in the shoulder. I own a 308 Survivor and, after some modifications (recoil pad, built up cheek rest), I love it.

Just make sure you order the right part. Your link was to the forend. The stock is $48.85.

Mike

quickdtoo · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2005, 10:27:10 AM »

Welcome to GBO, RackWrangler!! The survivor stock is not a good comparison to the Ultra stock, it makes the survivor stock look like a toy stock, although they're both made by Choate as is the standard synthetic stock. The Ultra stock is adjustable for LOP and height, has a real recoil pad, and the forend is a bench shooter's dream in comparison with a removable bipod T-rail and wide profile.

Ultra Varmint fluted

Survivor

bajabill · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2005, 10:48:27 AM »

Hey, dont sell the survivor stock short, plenty of room for matches, screwdriver, and a granola bar or two. :drink4:

Now, seriously, anyone know of an aftermarket stock for a Left handed savage 110. Plenty of right handed options.

RackWrangler · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2005, 07:44:58 AM »

Quick, Thanks for the welcome. I have been reading posts here for about 3 months now, and I must say You guys rock! I bought my Survivor about 2 years ago for my wife because she liked the "military style" grip (4 years in the Army made her used to it). I didn't find any other H&R in the right caliber with that type of grip, or I would have bought one of the Varmint rifles because I like that stock better. I have added a LimbSaver pad to the back (which makes the storage area almost useless) and built up the cheekrest so she can get a good weld. She loves that rifle (and is scarily accurate :twisted: ), and I am a huge fan. I am even thinking about getting rid of my 7mm mag Savage 110 for a 280 with the Varmint stock.

Thanks again,

Mike