A2 stock alternatives.

[troy fairweather]

I'm building a target/bench ar-15 in 6arc and like to use a rifle length stock, I always liked the A2 stock, but like to see if there's something better.

I have a buff,spring, and tube, so just need the stock. Stock must be fixed or easy to pin. Not to expensive, I'd like to stay under $100.

so what do you all like to use.

 

[Varminterror]

For what I believe you are doing with the rifle, I am a big fan of the Luth-AR MBA stock. Not heavy like the Magpul PRS, but it’s solid, adjustable, and (relatively) inexpensive.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I don’t know exactly what your doing with the rifle but as a personal rule, I use Ace Skeleton sticks when going the rifle length route.

 

[troy fairweather]

For what I believe you are doing with the rifle, I am a big fan of the Luth-AR MBA stock. Not heavy like the Magpul PRS, but it’s solid, adjustable, and (relatively) inexpensive.

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Ya that's about what I want lol. Looks like the mba-1 is the rifle length.

 

[troy fairweather]

I don’t know exactly what your doing with the rifle but as a personal rule, I use Ace Skeleton sticks when going the rifle length route.

I like the ace, it's what I was going with when this build was lighter, I got a good deal on a 21" heavier 6 arc barrel. The gun shouldn't be to heavy but more than normal. This will be for target and varmint hunting, not much walking with it. I like shooting prone or off long bipod or the bench.

 

[Varminterror]

Ya that's about what I want lol. Looks like the mba-1 is the rifle length.

I forget which is which, as they make a couple with single or non-adjustment, then a couple with dual adjustment, and the model numbers are all MBA-“X”. I prefer the rifle buffer tube version, but I did buy a carbine version of the dual adjustable stock for my son. It’ll be able to grow better with him as he grows from a 10” LOP to a ~13.5” someday, and will be more adaptable for optic height as his face grows and we swap between his “hunting optic” with a lower Warne mount and a 44mm scope to a 50 or 56mm scope for his 6 ARC long range upper. It’s obviously not as solid on the carbine tube as the fixed rifle extension version (slightest inherent wiggle), but it’s still very solid.

The PRS from Magpul is very good though too. Props where due. But it is heavy, and if I recall you weren’t going full weight, just kinda a middleweight rifle, right? I also have an XLR I like, but it’s a little weird compared to the others.

 

[12Bravo20]

I'll second the Luth-AR MBA stock. I have on on my AR22 build. It is definitely light weight. The only downside for me is the cheek rest is a little flimsy when compared to the MagPul PRS. But you are also not paying PRS prices either.

 

[troy fairweather]

I forget which is which, as they make a couple with single or non-adjustment, then a couple with dual adjustment, and the model numbers are all MBA-“X”. I prefer the rifle buffer tube version, but I did buy a carbine version of the dual adjustable stock for my son. It’ll be able to grow better with him as he grows from a 10” LOP to a ~13.5” someday, and will be more adaptable for optic height as his face grows and we swap between his “hunting optic” with a lower Warne mount and a 44mm scope to a 50 or 56mm scope for his 6 ARC long range upper. It’s obviously not as solid on the carbine tube as the fixed rifle extension version (slightest inherent wiggle), but it’s still very solid.

The PRS from Magpul is very good though too. Props where due. But it is heavy, and if I recall you weren’t going full weight, just kinda a middleweight rifle, right? I also have an XLR I like, but it’s a little weird compared to the others.

Ya I'm not going super heavy, it will still probably be 10 pounds all in but I've seen Guys with carbine close to that lol. I will have to figure what it will weigh, I don't know when the barrel will be here.

My buddy has the prs magpal, I like it but God he's it's heavy. It felt like a a2 that had the lead weight in it.

 

[12Bravo20]

Personal preference here. I actually prefer a heavier rifle when all of my shooting is from a rest or sturdy bags. Yes my Palmetto State Armory PA10 is a heavy beast with the 20" stainless barrel and MagPul PRS but it doesn't much when shooting. I also have a PRS on my AR15 with a 18" stainless 223 Wylde barrel. The PRS on the 308 is the Gen 2 while the PRS on the 223 is the Gen 3. Of the two, I prefer the Gen 3 since it has more adjustments to the butt pad for up/down and cant.

The Luth-AR is is very functional and a good stock for the price. I do enjoy it on my light weight 16" 22lr AR.

 

[troy fairweather]

Personal preference here. I actually prefer a heavier rifle when all of my shooting is from a rest or sturdy bags. Yes my Palmetto State Armory PA10 is a heavy beast with the 20" stainless barrel and MagPul PRS but it doesn't much when shooting. I also have a PRS on my AR15 with a 18" stainless 223 Wylde barrel. The PRS on the 308 is the Gen 2 while the PRS on the 223 is the Gen 3. Of the two, I prefer the Gen 3 since it has more adjustments to the butt pad for up/down and cant.

The Luth-AR is is very functional and a good stock for the price. I do enjoy it on my light weight 16" 22lr AR.

I don't mind to much weight, this isn't going to be a solid walking gun well maybe to a nice stop to sit and look for some varmints to shoot. Id like to pop some deer with it to. I'm hoping it's under 10lb but don't know yet, that barrel is about 3lb. 9oz and that swfa I'm putting in is not to light.

 

[js8588]

https://www.primaryarms.com/lancer-systems-carbon-fiber-rifle-stock-lcs-a2-r

 

[js8588]

https://www.opticsplanet.com/hogue-ar-15-m-16-overmolded-fixed-buttstock.html

 

[WestKentucky]

I have a magpul MOE rifle stock that I really like. They have a nicer Version of it that has cheek riser and whatnot. For what I’m thinking your doing that might be a good option. It also would give you a handy pocket to keep stuff like ballistics charts or something of the sort... notes specific to that rifle... I keep 10 rounds of 6.8spc in mine.

 

[sarduy]

This?

Magpul carbine fix stock

 

[troy fairweather]

This?

Magpul carbine fix stock
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I need one for a rifle buffer tube, my buddy has that one on his 300blk, it's a nice stock.

 

[troy fairweather]

https://www.primaryarms.com/lancer-systems-carbon-fiber-rifle-stock-lcs-a2-r

Looks like good cheaper options.

 

[js8588]

Looks like good cheaper options.

I have one. It's nice.

 

[troy fairweather]

I have one. It's nice.

The one hera looks good for the money to.

 

[js8588]

The one hera looks good for the money to.

I just like the cheek weld on my Lancers

 

[horsemen61]

Hey Op what barrel did you go with?

 

[troy fairweather]

Hey Op what barrel did you go with?

The 21" odin works in 6 arc.

 

[Varminterror]

Magpul does make a fixed length Rifle stock. It’s solid, and it does have a large compartment under the buttplate/pad, but to me, it has the aesthetic appeal of a Rubbermaid storage tub.

 

[troy fairweather]

Magpul does make a fixed length Rifle stock. It’s solid, and it does have a large compartment under the buttplate/pad, but to me, it has the aesthetic appeal of a Rubbermaid storage tub.

Ya your right, my buddy has a few, it feels fine but doesn't have the looks lol. The colored ones look better to.

I like the cheek peace in that luth ar.

Are there any commercial A2 stocks that have the aluminium but on them or are they all plastic. I really wouldn't mind a normal old A2 stock, are there any aftermarket cheek peaces for them.

 

[792mauser]

Second the looks on the MOE rifle stock.
I've one on my 20"rifle.
It feels good and solid but looks like it got hit by every branch of the ugly tree as it fell off the top.

 

[12Bravo20]

Yes there are cheek risers for the A2 stock. Colt made one years ago but is pretty expensive if you can even find one. John Mason made a copy but it has been discontinued. Most of the adjustable cheek rests for an A2 stock are going to be $100 or more for a good one. There is also the soft strap on types available at reasonable prices.

I personally prefer an adjustable cheek rest since there is always the chance that you will need to adjust it depending on your shooting position. And with the cost of a good adjustable cheek rest for A2 stocks, you might as well go with the Luth-AR stock. The Luth-AR stock will be the same price if not cheaper by the time you buy an A2 stock and cheek rest.