Never mind I managed to get it done. So now my buffer tube is obviously crooked and will drive me nuts until i take it off and fix it. It was my very first lower assembly build so I won’t beat myself up too bad.
Fixed Stock for AR That’s Not an A2
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CapnMac
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There's some aesthetics to the adjustable stocks that some can find objectionable.
Kind of rare to see a fixed stock on an AR in a store. So, there's some "bucking the fad" in there, too.
Now, adjustable does have some utility, scrunch the stock up and you can stand your AR in with the carbines rather than among the rifles in the safe, so you "gain" a spot. Also, you can use a shorter soft-side case to take the thing to the range, too.
I jumped too soon and started another thread but I got it fixed. I had to barely loosen the castle nut and turn the buffer tube just a bit then retighten. Now it’s straight and I didn’t have to redo any staking. I also tried different spacer lengths and ended up using two of the three. I might get to test it next weekend or the one after.
LiveLife
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Gumby0961
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I agree, only stock I use on my ARs. Comfortable,but the best part is its solid.I use the ACE skeleton stock.
It's light and minimalist. Without the butt pad I think it's the same length as an A1 stock (my preference)
I'll see if I can find a pic
ETA pic. It's a pic from 2016 but the rifle is configured almost exactly the same way
Another ETA
I think it's this
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019117750
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LiveLife
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I definitely concur as when shooting for groups, even pinned adjustable stock has play/wiggle that add input to group size - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/9mm-carbine-reloading.919747/#post-12642113
In this 9mm PCC comparison range test, while different twist rate barrels and loads were used (PSA 1:10 vs JR 1:16), fixed stock provided much more "solid" shooting experience that allowed me to better focus on trigger control/target.
And as OP found out, Strike Industries fixed Modular Viper stock's adjustable length of pull came in handy
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I trained on the M16A1, back in the dark mists of time. The A2 is just too damned long; I was the median man, at 5'10", in 1970, and surely haven't gotten any bigger.
A1 stocks are now in production for the retro AR folks. Mine has an original, but I built it a long time ago.
Moon
A1 stocks are now in production for the retro AR folks. Mine has an original, but I built it a long time ago.
Moon
There is only 5/8" difference between the A1 and A2 stock. I never had a problem with either one even when wearing the older Vietnam era flack vest and LBE or the newer flak vest and LBE. I am a skinny 5' 10" with average length arms. I used both rifles and wore both types of flack vests in combat. I never noticed the 5/8" difference.
Chuck R.
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IMHO the UBR is the best of both worlds.
and it doesn't appear to hurt group size, 5rds at 100:
3rds at 307yds (would have kept going, but shot #3 broke the bolt head off):
Forget the stock, I want to know what barrel you’ve got! That’s impressive out of a compact setup like that!
mcb
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The best fix stock I have was a short lived stock that Remington made. Originally the put a camo version on the R25 GII (based on the DPMS GII small frame 308) and then Remington shipped a few of the stocks in black on some of the Bushmaster 450 Bushmaster AR-15s. It has a wonderfully comfortable cheek rest, a length of pull a bit longer than an A2, and mounts a Remington Supercell recoil pad. Really tames the heavier recoiling cartridges. Unfortunately it seem to have gone away when Remington did and none of the buyers of the various brands seem to have resurrected it.
My cobbled together 450 Bushmaster with aforementioned stock.
My cobbled together 450 Bushmaster with aforementioned stock.
Chuck R.
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White Oak Armament, 18" Fluted SPR, with matched bolt head.
https://www.whiteoakarmament.com/
Great guys to deal with. Their gas block journals come oversized, so I just used a brake hone on my gas block and sized to fit. The only other differences from my standard builds are I lapped the upper. I was going to bed it, but after seeing how it grouped I left it alone. The trigger is a Geissele SD-E flat bow.
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