AR Stock Question

kmittleman · Oct 16, 2014

Hi all,

I'm debating which HBAR to get - it's between a Colt 6721, Colt 6601 Target, or Windham HBC. The question is, how hard is changing the butt stock out? I like the carbines, but wonder if the 6 pos stock will be too short (I'm 6'2"). Are these easy to swap out if I get the carbine?

BradMacc82 · Oct 16, 2014

If you're buying the carbine and decide a fixed stock is more comfortable, hardest part of swapping stocks/buffer setup is breaking the factory castle nut loose.

With a stock wrench, it's just a few short minutes. Without the wrench, it can be done, but it'll take longer.

**And not mangling the safety detent spring when doing all that.

DaemonAssassin · Oct 16, 2014

Very easy to do. If you get the right Magpul stock, you can get a recoil/extension pad for it.

Mark75H · Oct 16, 2014

I have a wrench you can borrow and you can check my stock to see if it suits you

Vile Shadow · Oct 17, 2014

kmittleman said:
Hi all,

I'm debating which HBAR to get - it's between a Colt 6721, Colt 6601 Target, or Windham HBC. The question is, how hard is changing the butt stock out? I like the carbines, but wonder if the 6 pos stock will be too short (I'm 6'2"). Are these easy to swap out if I get the carbine?

I'm about that tall, and the collapsables work alright for me.

Wait 'til you git it, then worry about that.

But I kinda doubt it will be an issue.

hutchinsonkw · Oct 18, 2014

I am 6ft, 6'1" and do not think 6 position stocks are too short. I actually prefer a shorter stock on an ar. But like others said. If you have a wrench it is easy I do.

sailskidrive · Oct 18, 2014

hutchinsonkw said:
I am 6ft, 6'1" and do not think 6 position stocks are too short. I actually prefer a shorter stock on an ar. But like others said. If you have a wrench it is easy I do.

I'm around your height and have never had an issue with the LOP on a carbine.

The VTLOR stock is a smidge longer than others such as the MAGPUL CTR and the SOPMOD.

Something else to consider is which optic you intend to use. Some 1-4x power scopes like the Burris and VORTEX PST have eye boxes that require you be in a notch or two from full extension. Also, if you want an ACOG, it is going to have you tucked in significantly more...

The standard A2 stock actually fits me surprisingly well.

NateIU10 · Oct 18, 2014

We have Windham HBCs with magpul STR stocks installed as well as standard configuration. The STR locks up much tighter and has a longer max LOP.

punisher12b · Oct 24, 2014

im 6'4 and have no issues with 6pos..

Up_in_BoCo · Oct 28, 2014

I'm 6'5 and have a Windham HBC.

The 6 pos stock works great for me.
In fact I only use it on full extension when bench shooting.

Swapped the butt stock, different color, and it was very easy.
Changing the buffer tube gets a touch more complicated, failed the first time I did that.

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