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Posted: 2/4/2011 4:24:22 PM EDT
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Right now i've got a MOE stock, should i get a UBR? I dont have a battery powered optic (so i dont really need a storage compartment)..
Basically the only reason i want one is, it looks better. Is there really any other plus to this stock? (going on a midlength BCM w/ 1-3x scope) |
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As above, weight is the primary consideration. If you want something a bit backheavy, or to counterbalance a lot of stuff attached to the handguard, then you want the extra weight of the UBR.
Putting one on a lightweight KISS setup is usually silly, and tends to cause users to buy a new lighter lower, and they tend to find themselves buying a whole new upper to go with their UBR. |
| +2 more or less I did the same thing.. The UBR is rugged and tight but HEAVY. The SOPMOD is the best of both worlds. THe UBR kind of worried me in that the whole thing can fail if that 1 screw gets messed up on the end of the tube. It probably never happens but why fix it if it aint broken. I would stick to the classic solid castle nut and extention with the SOPMOD stock, wich is very snug 0 movement on my tube, it is light weight , has storage area and IMHO one of the most comfortable cheekwelds out there. |
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+2 more or less I did the same thing.. The UBR is rugged and tight but HEAVY. The SOPMOD is the best of both worlds. THe UBR kind of worried me in that the whole thing can fail if that 1 screw gets messed up on the end of the tube. It probably never happens but why fix it if it aint broken. I would stick to the classic solid castle nut and extention with the SOPMOD stock, wich is very snug 0 movement on my tube, it is light weight , has storage area and IMHO one of the most comfortable cheekwelds out there. FYI the UBR uses the same attachment method as the original and current (A2) fixed stocks. This system was used for the UBR as it is substantially stronger than a threaded carbine tube. The UBR offers some other unique features. 1. Non sliding cheek piece for consistent cheek weld no matter what LOP. 2. Lock mechanism tightens up to simulate zero movement of a fixed stock but can still be adjusted with a single finger 3. Locking pawls are overtwice the strength as the pin/plunger on a standard carbine stock 4. Steel LOP presets built into the UBR system The UBR is a bit heavier than other stock offerings but this does help to balance out nose heavy carbines. Stocks (like grips) are a personal preference so if anyone would like to try the UBR just buy on from Magpul.com and you can return it for any reason 60 days later for a full refund. Hell mention my name (Richard) and I will extend that to 90 days for anyone wanting to try out a UBR. |
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I went with the UBR mostly because of the consistent cheekweld and the option to preset your LOP adjustments (great for prone vs standing or when you have more layers on etc). These are things that I care more about on a scoped gun, which is usually not a lightweight build anyways, which means the UBRs weight is actually a plus (balance). The storage is removable all together if you don't want it, or it's nice to have if you do want it.
Overall, it is my favorite stock on anything other than a lightweight/KISS style build. |
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+2 more or less I did the same thing.. The UBR is rugged and tight but HEAVY. The SOPMOD is the best of both worlds. THe UBR kind of worried me in that the whole thing can fail if that 1 screw gets messed up on the end of the tube. It probably never happens but why fix it if it aint broken. I would stick to the classic solid castle nut and extention with the SOPMOD stock, wich is very snug 0 movement on my tube, it is light weight , has storage area and IMHO one of the most comfortable cheekwelds out there. FYI the UBR uses the same attachment method as the original and current (A2) fixed stocks. This system was used for the UBR as it is substantially stronger than a threaded carbine tube.The UBR offers some other unique features. 1. Non sliding cheek piece for consistent cheek weld no matter what LOP. 2. Lock mechanism tightens up to simulate zero movement of a fixed stock but can still be adjusted with a single finger 3. Locking pawls are overtwice the strength as the pin/plunger on a standard carbine stock 4. Steel LOP presets built into the UBR system The UBR is a bit heavier than other stock offerings but this does help to balance out nose heavy carbines. Stocks (like grips) are a personal preference so if anyone would like to try the UBR just buy on from Magpul.com and you can return it for any reason 60 days later for a full refund. Hell mention my name (Richard) and I will extend that to 90 days for anyone wanting to try out a UBR. My Bad. I have never looked at an A2. I will have to do my homework on the single screw being stronger than the threaded tube. All I know is when I installed my UBR it was still a bit loose after alot of tork. I finally got it tight enough ,but I could see it getting snapped off as screws sometimes do. On the other hand I did enjoy the UBR while I had it for awhile, except for the weighgt wich did balance my Noveske 18" ss barrel a little but the cost in weight was too much. I just found very little reason for that much weight in a stock. I definately looks good and works smoothly , just not my prefereence I guess. |
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+2 more or less I did the same thing.. The UBR is rugged and tight but HEAVY. The SOPMOD is the best of both worlds. THe UBR kind of worried me in that the whole thing can fail if that 1 screw gets messed up on the end of the tube. It probably never happens but why fix it if it aint broken. I would stick to the classic solid castle nut and extention with the SOPMOD stock, wich is very snug 0 movement on my tube, it is light weight , has storage area and IMHO one of the most comfortable cheekwelds out there. FYI the UBR uses the same attachment method as the original and current (A2) fixed stocks. This system was used for the UBR as it is substantially stronger than a threaded carbine tube.The UBR offers some other unique features. 1. Non sliding cheek piece for consistent cheek weld no matter what LOP. 2. Lock mechanism tightens up to simulate zero movement of a fixed stock but can still be adjusted with a single finger 3. Locking pawls are overtwice the strength as the pin/plunger on a standard carbine stock 4. Steel LOP presets built into the UBR system The UBR is a bit heavier than other stock offerings but this does help to balance out nose heavy carbines. Stocks (like grips) are a personal preference so if anyone would like to try the UBR just buy on from Magpul.com and you can return it for any reason 60 days later for a full refund. Hell mention my name (Richard) and I will extend that to 90 days for anyone wanting to try out a UBR. My Bad. I have never looked at an A2. I will have to do my homework on the single screw being stronger than the threaded tube. All I know is when I installed my UBR it was still a bit loose after alot of tork. I finally got it tight enough ,but I could see it getting snapped off as screws sometimes do. On the other hand I did enjoy the UBR while I had it for awhile, except for the weighgt wich did balance my Noveske 18" ss barrel a little but the cost in weight was too much. I just found very little reason for that much weight in a stock. I definately looks good and works smoothly , just not my prefereence I guess. You didn try to mount it on a A2 buffer tube, did you? My UBR was solid when I turned the screw finger tight, but that was with the correct, proprietary buffer tube. |
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Quoted: Mine was loose also (using the tube that came with it) but I removed some of the excessive amount of blue thread locker on the screw and using a screw driver I got it secured. If I had finger-tightened it, it would have been VERY loose. Quoted: You didn try to mount it on a A2 buffer tube, did you? My UBR was solid when I turned the screw finger tight, but that was with the correct, proprietary buffer tube.Quoted: ...All I know is when I installed my UBR it was still a bit loose after alot of tork. I finally got it tight enough ,but I could see it getting snapped off as screws sometimes do...Quoted: +2 more or less I did the same thing.. The UBR is rugged and tight but HEAVY. The SOPMOD is the best of both worlds. THe UBR kind of worried me in that the whole thing can fail if that 1 screw gets messed up on the end of the tube. It probably never happens but why fix it if it aint broken. I would stick to the classic solid castle nut and extention with the SOPMOD stock, wich is very snug 0 movement on my tube, it is light weight , has storage area and IMHO one of the most comfortable cheekwelds out there. FYI the UBR uses the same attachment method as the original and current (A2) fixed stocks. This system was used for the UBR as it is substantially stronger than a threaded carbine tube.The UBR offers some other unique features. 1. Non sliding cheek piece for consistent cheek weld no matter what LOP. 2. Lock mechanism tightens up to simulate zero movement of a fixed stock but can still be adjusted with a single finger 3. Locking pawls are overtwice the strength as the pin/plunger on a standard carbine stock 4. Steel LOP presets built into the UBR system The UBR is a bit heavier than other stock offerings but this does help to balance out nose heavy carbines. Stocks (like grips) are a personal preference so if anyone would like to try the UBR just buy on from Magpul.com and you can return it for any reason 60 days later for a full refund. Hell mention my name (Richard) and I will extend that to 90 days for anyone wanting to try out a UBR.  |
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