I've got a Bushmaster XM-15 E2S M4 (the short carbine with telescoping stock) and have the hardest time getting a comfortable shooting position with it. To get a good spot on the front sight, I've got to put the rifle way out on my shoulder (less steady) or lean my head until my ear is just about resting on the buttstock (uncomfortable, impossible with a headset). I have no such problem with most bolt-action rifles, ala the Remington 700 and the CZs. No real experience with other rifles.
I'm slightly above average in size (6'1", long arms), so I'm wondering if the stock is at a less-than-ideal length for my size. I was going to play with the telescoping - but the "telescoping buttstock latch" described in the manual doesn't seem to do anything. I can even unscrew it completely, and the butstock still ain't moving. The manual is no help at all.
Any owners of this model or something similar who might be able to shed some light?
(http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/weapons/pcwa2x14m4my.asp - my model, FYI)
Thanks, MP
I'm slightly above average in size (6'1", long arms), so I'm wondering if the stock is at a less-than-ideal length for my size. I was going to play with the telescoping - but the "telescoping buttstock latch" described in the manual doesn't seem to do anything. I can even unscrew it completely, and the butstock still ain't moving. The manual is no help at all.
Any owners of this model or something similar who might be able to shed some light?
(http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/weapons/pcwa2x14m4my.asp - my model, FYI)
Thanks, MP