I'm looking at offerings from Choate (still working on pronouncing that...) and Bell & Carlson for my new 700 SPS Varmint in 223. This will be almost exclusively a bench gun - and will probably be driven 99.9% of the way anywhere else.
I'm looking for a stock that offers a 'left hand back' option as I find I shoot very well this way. Weight is not a great concern, but unfortunately cost is - which is why I'm looking here instead of an AI, H&S or McMillan.
I'm a bit concerned about losing my magazine plate - mostly since I have no idea how it's going to look or how the Choate handles the BDL spring ass'y in an ADL stock? However - if they have good workarounds ('just send it to your gunsmith' is not a good option) I'm good with it.
Anyone have experience with either stock?
I'm looking for a stock that offers a 'left hand back' option as I find I shoot very well this way. Weight is not a great concern, but unfortunately cost is - which is why I'm looking here instead of an AI, H&S or McMillan.
I'm a bit concerned about losing my magazine plate - mostly since I have no idea how it's going to look or how the Choate handles the BDL spring ass'y in an ADL stock? However - if they have good workarounds ('just send it to your gunsmith' is not a good option) I'm good with it.
Anyone have experience with either stock?