Choate M1A/M14 Telescoping Stock: Pics And Opinions

So just a quick two questions, the pistol grip can be changed out for a standard AR grip (Flat or tailed) and the stock buffer tube is a commercial or milspec size?
Im really interested in this stock, looks like a VLTOR M14 Stock but 300$ less.
 
Yup the grip can be changed out for any AR style grip. As far as the tube is concerned, all I can compare it to is the tube that the C7A2 uses and though they are very similar, I'd have to say the Choate tube is a bit lighter. It's still a sturdy tube though, I put probably 60 rounds through my M305 with this stock and nothing came loose. I will say this though, you may want to invest in a higher quality butt stock, the one that Choate includes seems to have some loose tolerances so it rattles quite a bit.
 
I have one of these stocks, I really like it, the only thing is I don't understand what sling will work best? I was thinking of a short one piece one but don't know which one will be the best? Any ideas would be great
 
I wouldn't swap out the pistol grip for an AR grip. I've had a few Choate stocks over the years and I prefer the Choate grip over all other grips. For me, it's one of the best features of any stock they make.
 
I don't have any specific brand of sling in mind but for me I prefer a good single point either at the tube lug or one that will wrap through the telescoping butt stock. That being said, this is a near full length battle rifle and it would be muzzle in the dirt on a single point. A good side mounted swivel for a lengthy two point system would be optimal in my opinion.

On this stock you can remove the front swivel plate with an allen wrench and install a rail with a side mount swivel attachment to achieve the above.
 
Soyoman1980 said:
So just an update. Went to the range today, the stock held up well. Groupings were a little loose (2-3 inches) with that notorious flier, but I'm still dialing in the scope too. I also need to stop using my leftover Norc ammo, that stuff is just all over the place. All in all I'd say the stock performs well. Next trip I'll be putting some 150gr Fed Blue Box through it to see just how accurate it really is :E.
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2-3 moa with surplus ammo ain't that bad. The only way to see what your rifle is capable of shooting is to work up a load for it. Mine was 165 serria match kings with 42.5 grains of Varget if I ain't mistaken. Got me 1.5 MOA with the fyler at 100 meters in a JAE stock done up to the 9's.
 
I got the stock today and broke out the dremmel, I ended up taking a little bit too much out on the back receiver side, might have to use a little JB weld to build it up and make it look clean and tight. it shouldn't effect the function of the rifle though. thanks soyoman1980 for the tips.
 
I bought one for my shortie, not bad, as mentioned before a modified Springfield stock. Needed a bit of material removed from under the receiver area on the op rod side. Failed the function test so I need to remove some material at the back
of the trigger group and on the front side as well. Pass after a few times removing a hair more at a time. I'll see if I can post a picture.
 
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