Broncos79 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 All - seeking guidance on top 3 gun rifle stock selections - pros cons things to consider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Get one that allows for a LOP that fits you. Thats the main thing. Adjustability is nice but not a necessity, sling QD cups are good but can be added later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncos79 Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 How about the importance of cheek weld - is a wider stock advantageous or adds unneeded weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 That probably depends more on cheekbone structure than anything. They don't fit my face well but thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, Broncos79 said: How about the importance of cheek weld - is a wider stock advantageous or adds unneeded weight? Getting a proper cheek weld is extremely important. A wider stock is no good for me, but I must have a stock with a cheek riser. Magpul makes snap on cheek risers for their CTR stock, which is a pretty decent and cheap. Otherwise look at companies that make fully adjustable stocks like Smoke Composites, Tacmod, XLR, or even the magpul PRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcew73 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I liked my xlr but experimented with a Luth mba-1 and won’t switch back now. I liked the luth a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I can shoot most any stock but if it does not have QD attachment points its usually out of the running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Here's a great thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I am not a big adjustable stock guy, I like a plain old A2 or Magpul rifle stock. A lot is going to depend on your body structure and your personal preference. I did build a carbine for my wife and daughter, an adjustable stock was a necessity on it and weight was a factor. I put a Mission First Tactical stock on it and I like it (thankfully, the girls like it too). It locks up tight with no play at all. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) Just start with something basic ~ Magpul CTR or Moe stock if you can't decide ~ and shoot until you find a reason to change. Probably applies to all your questions, a mid-grade off the shelf Aero Precision is plenty of rifle for starting out with. Get a Vortex Viper or a Trijicon Accupower, a lot of ammo and go shoot for 10-20x and make friends. When you start with any new thing your inclination is to get the best one-time purchased camera, golf clubs, skis, bikes, house, even girlfriend. But it's the process that matters and will skew your future decision making. Get a good quality gun but think $1500 decent mainstream Joe Average, not a $5000 exotic. If you've got extra money just get a 16" JP CTR and take what they give you, it will not be bad. Was your first car a $500k Lambo or a $500 Chevy? Edited April 13, 2020 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig4bill Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 3/31/2020 at 7:46 PM, CharlieD said: Getting a proper cheek weld is extremely important. A wider stock is no good for me, but I must have a stock with a cheek riser. Magpul makes snap on cheek risers for their CTR stock, which is a pretty decent and cheap. Otherwise look at companies that make fully adjustable stocks like Smoke Composites, Tacmod, XLR, or even the magpul PRS. Magpul says the cheek risers aren't intended for AR's. Maybe the charging handle hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 When I first started 3 Gun, I spent a bunch of money trying several of the newest, greatest, bestest adjustable stocks and found that after getting them adjusted just the way I liked and shot well, I should have just stuck with a plain ol' A2 stock, but that ain't sexy so I have an Ace Skeleton stock on most of my rifles now. Plus it has a good sling QD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, pig4bill said: Magpul says the cheek risers aren't intended for AR's. Maybe the charging handle hits. Yup depends on length you run the stock, you just have to trim it to fit, not a big deal. Hacksaw or dremel works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Nothing screams adjustable stock quite like hacksaw!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nheiny13 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I'm a big fan of the Ace skeleton stock. The foam provides a very comfortable cheek weld and you can get a little bit of LOP adjustment but having no buttpad or choosing different thickness's of buttpads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent C Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 6:56 AM, nheiny13 said: I'm a big fan of the Ace skeleton stock. The foam provides a very comfortable cheek weld and you can get a little bit of LOP adjustment but having no buttpad or choosing different thickness's of buttpads +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I used a VLTOR rifle stock for a few years before making the switch to a Magpul rifle stock. The Magpul works well for me and it's really solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 VLTOR and Luth, both make great stocks with many variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verla Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I like the ACE skeletonized stock and it fits me perfectly- good fit is the key. They are not expensive and are light in weight. You can change the foam rubber pad if it wears out. Has attachments for a sling stud (QD) or sling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric90503 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 https://www.smokecomposites.com/stocks?lightbox=dataItem-k2nurn9g Coming from a VLTOR EMOD A5, this looks like the opposite of the spectrum, light. But haven't heard much about this one, at all. Looks promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnVacation Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 56 minutes ago, eric90503 said: https://www.smokecomposites.com/stocks?lightbox=dataItem-k2nurn9g Coming from a VLTOR EMOD A5, this looks like the opposite of the spectrum, light. But haven't heard much about this one, at all. Looks promising. I run a smoke composite on my rifle, along with a brigand arms handguard. biggest advantage of the smoke stock is how much it kills the AR 'twang' compared to normal metal tubes. coated springs or tubes help too. I will likely switch to their new stock soon, as I'd like a longer LOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 If you hear the AR twang, you aren't concentrating on your shooting enough! Extruded buffer tubes are much quieter than bored buffer tubes, and flat wire springs help a bunch as well, but the real secret to reducing spring noise isn't found in over priced gadgety stocks it found in your garage right under the cap of the bottle that holds the spare oil for your car. Oil the hell out of them buffer springs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Adjustable length is handy, but weight is an important consideration... the stock should balance your barrel weight and length to allow the rifle to track to your personal taste. If you aren't sure, buy a basic stock to start with and then play with adding weights until the balance is optimal for you. Once you understand what works best for you, it will narrow down your choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Im a fan of the Cobalt Kinetics stocks Not cheap. They are heavy, so if you are seeking a lightweight gun, then not a good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm31 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I like the ACE skeleton stocks. Moderately priced, light weight, comfortable, and fit me well. Just make sure they have QD sling sockets. additionally, I would recommend checking out as many stocks as you can before you buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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