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Posted: 6/28/2012 5:01:22 PM EDT
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Just took my first AR build to the range. It's a Spikes Lower with a PSA 16" mid-length upper with a MOE stock. I felt a little cramped holding the rifle. I'm 6'2 with about a 6'4 ish wingspan.
1. At what height would you say a standard rifle is not going to be optimal? 2. Are there specific stances or positioning that can make it more comfortable? |
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Just took my first AR build to the range. It's a Spikes Lower with a PSA 16" mid-length upper with a MOE stock. I felt a little cramped holding the rifle. I'm 6'2 with about a 6'4 ish wingspan. 1. At what height would you say a standard rifle is not going to be optimal? 2. Are there specific stances or positioning that can make it more comfortable? I'm 6'4" and shoot my AR comfortably. I have a 16" M4 type, with a sopmod stock and I don't even have the stock fully extended. But none of the nose to charging handle stuff, that's awkward |
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Magpul makes Buttplate Spacers for the MOE stock - I was in the same boat, it felt too short. I added the 0.70" pad, and it definetly felt better to me with the added length.
Also, a "forward lean shotgunning stance" seems to work better than a upright rifle stance fo me with the AR. |
Where is the buttstock on your shoulder? Do you hold the stock relatively low on your shoulder or higher like the following pic?
The shooter in this pic is 5' 10" with the CTR (close cousin to the MOE) extended all the way out on a 6 position receiver extension. |
Try shooting less like Mrs Tannehill (bladed to target)
And instead turn your shoulders more square to the target. I am 6'3" and I only have my collapsible stock one notch out from fully closed. My nose is just touching the charging handle which gives me a good point of reference to aid in obtaining a consistent cheek weld. Here is an example I found in google images 
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| I am 5'11" and run my MOE on the second notch from fully collapsed. The stock goes more into my chest than a traditional hold. It is what I learned before I retired from the USAF. I got taught that way to keep your body armor squared up to the enemy. Rotating 90 like a traditional stance exposes your lesser protected sides and armpits. I also run my nose to the charging handle to get a consistant cheek weld. |
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