by Hoot » Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:02 pm
Welcome aboard Bill!
My very first rendition of my 450b AR setup had a Bushmaster 20" upper on top of an RRA NM A2 Lower. I loved it. When I added a slip-on Limbsaver recoil pad (highly advised) it made the LOP a tad long for my physical build. So, I bought an A1 stock (1 inch shorter) and the fit was perfect. I liked it so much, II got another A1 stock for my other lower that shared a host of different caliber uppers. Though it wan't necessary with the lesser calibers, it kept the feel the same when switching from my 450b and back. Besides, I just can't warm up to a stock that looks like a prosthetic limb. If you know someone with an AR that has an A2 stock already on it, see how it fits you. It'll either feel natural or not. I do recommend some form of recoil pad. Its the best bang for buck you can buy for making the 450b more comfortable to shoot for an extended range day. Since I outfitted my lowers years ago, I now see that you can actually get an effective recoil pad that will bolt right into the back of an A2 stock. That didn't exist back when I first got started. I did try modding a bolt on general replacement, medium size, Limbsaver but the recoil stress made it break. That's when I just went with a slip-on. You have more options now. Explore at will. In the mean time if you like an A2 stock, by all means go with it but if its a little long for you, consider an A1 stock if you think you're going to add a recoil pad and save the cost of having bought both.
Hoot
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