Please suggest a fixed stock for an AR-15 rifle with heavy recoil.

mcb · Jun 20, 2022

So I have a really nice fixed stock on one of my AR-15's that I built in 450 Bushmaster. The stock was made by Remington and was initially used on the Remington R-25 GII (a camo DPMS GII). Just before Remington went belly up they also release a few AR-15 450 BM rifles under the Bushmaster brand with the same stock in black. The one I have come off one of these rifles. The stock included a Remington Super-Cell recoil pad and compared to the standard A2 fixed stock it greatly reduced felt recoil. I would like to convert my 30 RAR to a fixed stock and would love to find another one of these stocks but so far all my searching has not turned up anything and I suspect unless I come across a used one I am not going to find one.

So I though I would ask THR what their favorite fixed stock is for a heavy recoiling AR. I have long arms so a stock with a Length of Pull longer than the standard A2 would be desired. Good recoil pad would also be desirable.

earlthegoat2 · Jun 20, 2022

I remember asking you about that stock awhile ago because I wanted it for my 450 BM. I didn’t have any luck back then either finding one.

I have used the Strike Industries Modular Fixed stock for 450 BM and would recommend it for that cartridge.

https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-strike-mfs.html

At one time, there was an optional thick rubber recoil pad for it. I can’t find it now listed anywhere. There may be some other options though. I’m sure I could mount a Limbsaver to it with only a few mods.

starnbar · Jun 20, 2022

Get a recoil spring for a aero M5 and buffer it will calm it right down fits in a standard A2 stock assy

earlthegoat2 · Jun 20, 2022

I found the thick pad for the Strike MFS.

https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-strike-mfs-ebp.html

That Remington/Bushmaster stock is really nice for a heavy recoiling 450, 458, or 50 Beowulf.

rbernie · Jun 20, 2022

If you're willing to look at carbine stocks, I've been running the CTR with a Limbsaver recoil pad.

robin banks · Jun 20, 2022

I had a match bushmaster with a full stock and it had holes in it for a 6 inch lead weight

Mk-211 · Jun 20, 2022

I like the Magpul PRS, used it for my 7mm Valkyrie. Now it gets used for my 458 SoCom, should take a slip on limbsaver.

mcb · Jun 20, 2022

earlthegoat2 said:
I found the thick pad for the Strike MFS.

https://www.strikeindustries.com/si-strike-mfs-ebp.html

That Remington/Bushmaster stock is really nice for a heavy recoiling 450, 458, or 50 Beowulf.

Do you have that thick recoil pad on you rifle. That stock with that additional pad looks like it might be a good option.

mcb · Jun 20, 2022

robin banks said:
I had a match bushmaster with a full stock and it had holes in it for a 6 inch lead weight

Mk-211 said:
I like the Magpul PRS, used it for my 7mm Valkyrie. Now it gets used for my 458 SoCom, should take a slip on limbsaver.

This is going on a hunting rifle so being lighter weight is good, though this is far from a featherweight rifle.

mcb · Jun 20, 2022

Currently on my 30 RAR I have a Fab Defense GL-Shock on a carbine tube. It actually really does suck of the recoil nicely but I would like something without the play of the carbine stock adjustment.

Mk-211 · Jun 20, 2022

Have you looked at Ace skeleton stocks? That would be my choice for durable and lightweight.

JDGray · Jun 20, 2022

robin banks said:
I had a match bushmaster with a full stock and it had holes in it for a 6 inch lead weight

I had a stock like that on my RRA Predator pursuit rifle. Had almost zero recoil with the lead weight installed.

earlthegoat2 · Jun 20, 2022

mcb said:
Do you have that thick recoil pad on you rifle. That stock with that additional pad looks like it might be a good option.

I never got around to buying the thick pad. I used the stock with the thin pad at the range with a t shirt and it thumped you but not unacceptably. It’s never bothered me hunting in a t shirt either. I’ve used the rifle hunting in MI with thick clothing and you never notice it.

I should note, it is a carbine stock. I use the medium heavy buffer weight with standard spring. For me, that is what I like.

Mk-211 said:
Have you looked at Ace skeleton stocks? That would be my choice for durable and lightweight.

The Skeleton stock is good but I don’t like it for 450. It just punches me. I did not mind it on my LR-308 though.

rbernie · Jun 20, 2022

I find the Ace designs to be uncomfortable - they lack the height to be useful across various shooting positions.

Varminterror · Jun 20, 2022

Magpul UBR Gen 2 with a Limbsaver bolt on would get my money. It’s rock solid and extends almost an inch longer than an A2 fixie.

mcb · Jun 20, 2022

I have an ace on my 20-inch 556 AR. For 3-gun shooting I found it a good stock but for my 30RAR I would like a little more recoil pad and a better check weld surface.

derek45 · Jun 20, 2022

+1
for MAGPUL and LIMBSAVER

someguy2800 · Jun 20, 2022

https://kickeezproducts.com/products/a1-a2-screw-on-pre-fit

robin banks · Jun 21, 2022

mcb said:
This is going on a hunting rifle so being lighter weight is good, though this is far from a featherweight rifle.

you can trim the lead weight to your specs.

gotboostvr · Jun 21, 2022

robin banks said:
you can trim the lead weight to your specs.

Or better yet, instead of plain lead, what about a mercury recoil reducer in the same hole?

gunmechanic · Jun 21, 2022

Magpul with a limb saver or a Magpul PRS stock with the extended recoil pad works well on my 450 bushmaster.

LoonWulf · Jun 21, 2022

Magpul prs lite stock and limbsavers pad would probably be what i went with

mcb · Jun 21, 2022

gotboostvr said:
Or better yet, instead of plain lead, what about a mercury recoil reducer in the same hole?

I realize adding weight manages recoil and if this was a bench rifle or even a PRS rifle I would be happy to add mass. But its a middle Tennessee tromping through the hollers rifle and I would rather not add mass. If anything I would like to make it lighter. A super cell or similar quality recoil pad on a well fitting stock should be sufficient for the moderate recoil of 30 RAR it a lot more than 556 but only about 75% of a 450 Bushmaster.

gotboostvr · Jun 21, 2022

mcb said:
I realize adding weight manages recoil and if this was a bench rifle or even a PRS rifle I would be happy to add mass. But its a middle Tennessee tromping through the hollers rifle and I would rather not add mass. If anything I would like to make it lighter. A super cell or similar quality recoil pad on a well fitting stock should be sufficient for the moderate recoil of 30 RAR it a lot more than 556 but only about 75% of a 450 Bushmaster.

Figured the mercury damper was worth a suggestion, as it's at least lighter than a similarly sized block of lead.

What are you using for a muzzle device? That may be a good way to tamp down recoil without adding weight.

The cookie cutters are absolutely horrible looking, but apparently very effective.

mcb · Jun 21, 2022

gotboostvr said:
Figured the mercury damper was worth a suggestion, as it's at least lighter than a similarly sized block of lead.

What are you using for a muzzle device? That may be a good way to tamp down recoil without adding weight.

The cookie cutters are absolutely horrible looking, but apparently very effective.

The barrel is unfortunately unthreaded. So a muzzle device is not an easy option.

Please suggest a fixed stock for an AR-15 rifle with heavy recoil.

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