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Ruger American stock swap

Posted on 5/9/24 at 9:41 am
Posted by bayouteche
The Beaches of Wham
Member since Nov 2012
1158 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 9:41 am
Any recommendations on replacing the “stock” stock?

Looking at these 2, but I’m open to suggestions.

MDT

Magpul
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18338 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 10:21 am to
Magpul stock is heavy AF just FYI.
I have an MDT Oryx on my Savage ultralight. I really like it.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25045 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 10:33 am to
I have the Magpul and 1971 isn't wrong. It's heavy. Weight on the gun doesn't bother me though. I'm not carrying it too far when I'm hunting.

I really like the stock a lot and I prefer having a box magazine on my guns.
This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 12:59 pm
Posted by bigbuckdj
Member since Sep 2011
1835 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 10:48 am to
My dad has an American and I’m trying to talk him into a krg bravo. I have a tikka in one and I’m super pleased with it.
Posted by Barneyrb
NELA
Member since May 2016
5129 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:39 am to
Another vote for the Oryx, I've got one ordered for a build I'm doing
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38880 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:45 am to
I have put Boyd’s on all my rifles
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16621 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 1:49 pm to
Put a Boyd laminate on my Ruger American.
Posted by turkish
Member since Aug 2016
1779 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 2:19 pm to
Tang safety with pistol grip chassis seems awkward. Can you reach the safety with hand on the grip?
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25045 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 2:37 pm to
quote:

Tang safety with pistol grip chassis seems awkward. Can you reach the safety with hand on the grip?


I have pretty large hands but i can't imagine it being more accessible...
Posted by turkish
Member since Aug 2016
1779 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 2:55 pm to
An AR style safety (or Sig Cross, Q Fix) would definitely be MORE accessible. It’s right by your thumb that wraps around the lower receiver. Appreciably so? I don’t know. I’d like to handle one myself.

I saw a turkey hunting video where a guy spooked a turkey taking his hand off his aftermarket pistol grip stock to take the tang safety off on his (I think) Mossberg.
This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 3:01 pm
Posted by MC5601
Tyler, Texas
Member since Jan 2010
3896 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 3:13 pm to
Swapped mine out for a Magpul and it is indeed pretty heavy. I have a brand new gen 2 stock for sale if you're interested. Has adjustable length of pull, adjustable cheek riser, stiffer than gen 1, and has an anti-slip paintjob



Posted by Kashmir
Member since Dec 2014
7812 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 4:26 pm to
Magpul on my RA .308.
Love it.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25045 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 5:08 pm to
I just realized you were referring to 1971s chassis and tang stock.

Sorry, mine is a Magpul which is a modified pistol grip possibly?

ETA:
I also looked at the Magpul is 3.4 lbs and the MDT that the OP posted is 3.1 or 3.2 lbs.

This post was edited on 5/9/24 at 5:10 pm
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18338 posts
Posted on 5/9/24 at 9:16 pm to
quote:

Can you reach the safety with hand on the grip?


Yes with no problem
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