Stockys carbon fiber tikka stocks?

[BlakeJ]

Two questions: vertical grip or not? I've heard the factory paint jobs are rough textured, any truth to that? Thanks

 

[JollyRoger]

There’s a giant thread about that stock pinned in this secrion

Always go vertical

 

[atmat]

Two questions: vertical grip or not? I've heard the factory paint jobs are rough textured, any truth to that? Thanks

Vertical.

The stocks are pretty smooth. The “web” patterns add a little more texture, which is welcomed.

 

[Elite]

How are these stocks lately for quality? seems to be a lot mixed reviews? Especially the ones on the Howa superlite

 

[wyogoat]

I have this stock for a Tikka and Howa Mini with the web pattern and texture is great I think. That’s one reason I went with that finish.
Overall quality seems great with no flaws in my finish and inletting is tight. I may sand out the barrel channel on the Howa but I’ll see how it shoots first. It’s def not passing any dolla bill test.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

How are these stocks lately for quality? seems to be a lot mixed reviews? Especially the ones on the Howa superlite

I got a strata one, you can see that the little tiny divots under the coating weren't skim coated/sanded prior to the coating so if it was something going for full aesthetics that'd be annoying, but they're not much difference than getting banged around in usage. I didn't have any rough seams on the underside that would affect my hand feel. The bottom metal is a a bit proud of the stock surface in the middle but not really noticed once you put a mag in that extends out a little. The recoil pad is definitely not a grind to fit style so the fit/finish there isn't awesome but its functional. So overall completely functional but doesn't match up with the fit/finish on my mcmillian for instance, but its lighter and cheaper so it works with those expectations in mind.

 

[jmsdad]

Vertical for sure. I bought the standard grip version when Stocky's first had it for sale last year. Put my action in and balance is way off--bow heavy and sold it. Just recently purchased the vertical grip version and it's better-- balance right on the front action screw.

 

[Elite]

Vertical for sure. I bought the standard grip version when Stocky's first had it for sale last year. Put my action in and balance is way off--bow heavy and sold it. Just recently purchased the vertical grip version and it's better-- balance right on the front action screw.

Which rifle was that for?