First impression: What an ugly looking stock!
Second Impression: This might be the best/most functional hunting stock ever created!
Somehow this one slipped under the radar. Will be watching for the initial reviews to see if it lives up to the hype and see what else gets announced at ShotShow.
https://www.unknownmunitions.com/product-category/rifle-parts/stock-chassis/rokstok/
And here’s the main thread discussing it if you want to dig into why it ended up being designed how it is:
Hadn’t seen it yet but I agree with your assessment. Looks absolutely hideous, but they put in all the design features you’d want for a stock to shoot well. Looks cool. I’ll check it out at shot show.
I pre-ordered one to go on a custom tikka 300wsm. I will post results here when it comes together if there is any interest. I don’t have a ship date yet but it will probably be a few months before I have it in hand.
Got my Rokstok a couple days ago to create my own “Rokslide Special”. I’ll let you guys know what I think after a few trips out. Jake, did you ever get a chance to shoot yours?
Tikka 223
1:8 Twist
20” threaded barrel
What was your wait time?
I ordered May 19th, 2025 and received it July 11th 2025.
any update on how it feels?
Curious too on a review from anyone that bought this stock?
I’ve had the chance to use it 6 or so times at this point.
BLUF: I really like the stock. It has some minor inconveniences, but is probably the best value traditional stock on the market.
Pros:
-Lightweight
-Really like the trinity rail option. So versatile.
-It feels very intuitive. Puts your hand in a really good shooting position naturally. Trigger is noticeably closer than some other stocks I’ve used.
-I was surprised how much I ended up liking the stippling/grip. I thought I would hate this feature.
-I can spot shots easily
-Tikka fit perfectly, no grinding, altering, or problems. Slid right into the stock and tightened.
-Trigger reach is really nice.
Cons:
-Initial sight in is more difficult. You can’t look through the barrel to try and line up your barrel because of the raised comb. If you don’t have one of those barrel lasers, you’re likely taking a few more shots to get on paper. Minor inconvenience that goes away once you do get on paper.
-Adding spacers or changing out the recoil pad may require more work than most are comfortable with. May require drilling holes or taking to a gunsmith if you’re worried about doing it incorrectly.
Neutral:
-I had to buy a new rear bag. I was using the cheap Caldwell ones that are really firm and it just didn’t’ work. Because it has a flat toe line, you can’t slide the rifle along a hard bag for adjustment, I needed a bag that had more give. I can shoulder hold it just fine, but that introduces more wiggle I didn’t want when sighting in.
-Not as ugly as I was expecting. I think the cerakote helps a lot.
-I don’t think it’s fair of me to assess recoil reduction from the stock at this point. The reverse comb is supposed to aid with that, but as I’m only shooting a .223 suppressed…there’s just not enough recoil to make a judgement call. I think it will help, and makes sense on paper, but haven’t tried it with something hard hitting.
-Not an adjustable cheap piece, but I didn’t feel like I ever needed one. It sounds dumb, but I just found the sweet spot my cheek naturally went to when I held it up to shoot and adjusted the scope to work at that point.
-I don’t have a clear opinion on cleaning yet. I feel like you could make a flexible rod work or go to something like a gun snake.
-The quality is fine but is a step behind Manners/McMillan and others. I think this has more to do with it coming from Stocky’s than anything from the design. The stock has minor imperfections. The cerakote helps hide most.
Right now, it’s probably my favorite traditional stock, with the Manners EH1 and AG Alpine Hunter 2nd and 3rd. I liked the Rokstok enough that I’m currently having a 22 CM built around this stock as well, but with a Lone Peak action. At the risk of upsetting the natives, I think Manners took a step backwards with their PH model. I think the Rokstok is a great option for those that like traditional stocks. If you want more of a chassis, wait for Backfire’s upcoming stock release.
Thanks for the report. I never realized that it affected cleaning procedure. But I haven’t really looked into it that deeply at this point anyway.
