Gona order my stock this week and want opinions on which to get, it is gona be for hunting and targets. Just not sure if i need the adjustable cheek piece?
t5 or t5a?
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Re: t5 or t5a?
I made the mistake of not getting adjustable on my first custom. It now wears a Triad stock pack, which has made it much better. Originally, with my head on the cheekpiece, I was looking straight at the bolt shroud. All my stocks since then have been adjustable.
I made the mistake of not getting adjustable on my first custom. It now wears a Triad stock pack, which has made it much better. Originally, with my head on the cheekpiece, I was looking straight at the bolt shroud. All my stocks since then have been adjustable.
Re: t5 or t5a?
I've got a couple of T5As. For me being able to optimize cheek weld and eye-scope relationships is priceless. Sure beats a jury rigged solution.
You won't regret going for the adjustability
I've got a couple of T5As. For me being able to optimize cheek weld and eye-scope relationships is priceless. Sure beats a jury rigged solution.
You won't regret going for the adjustability
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Thanks for the help guys. Gona order t5a in in gap desert, for factory savage bottom metal and use rat mags
Thanks for the help guys. Gona order t5a in in gap desert, for factory savage bottom metal and use rat mags
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Just order my stock, didn't have the bolt spacing, so i got to go home and measure that and it will be in the making.
Just order my stock, didn't have the bolt spacing, so i got to go home and measure that and it will be in the making.
Re: t5 or t5a?
T5 has an ambidextrous grip, whereas the T5a is outfitted with a thumb shelf designed for right-handed shooters.
The Adjustable cheek's additional weight is almost never an issue being that it helps balance heavier barrels.
An awesome choice for your stock!
T5 has an ambidextrous grip, whereas the T5a is outfitted with a thumb shelf designed for right-handed shooters.
The Adjustable cheek's additional weight is almost never an issue being that it helps balance heavier barrels.
An awesome choice for your stock!
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I enjoy having the adjustability of the cheek weld. If you feel like you dont need it, don't get it and if you do need it in the future... get a stock pack. I look at the situation as it's better to be able to adjust the cheek weld; than not to have the adjustability when it's needed.
I enjoy having the adjustability of the cheek weld. If you feel like you dont need it, don't get it and if you do need it in the future... get a stock pack. I look at the situation as it's better to be able to adjust the cheek weld; than not to have the adjustability when it's needed.
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I've never regretted spending the extra cash for the 5A. I've also used stock packs and there is no comparison as far as adjustability and convenience. Someone on here also makes a thumbwheel for quick tool-free adjustments. Go with it and you won't be disappointed.
I've never regretted spending the extra cash for the 5A. I've also used stock packs and there is no comparison as far as adjustability and convenience. Someone on here also makes a thumbwheel for quick tool-free adjustments. Go with it and you won't be disappointed.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has anyone ever weighed the difference between the adjustable cheek hardware and a stock pack. I would think it would be a few oz. difference. </div></div>
hardware doesn't weight much (about 6 oz i believe) but the stiffer fill in the buttstock area to support the hardware increases weight also. One manners' website the "A" models weight about 1.3lbs more then the non "A" models.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has anyone ever weighed the difference between the adjustable cheek hardware and a stock pack. I would think it would be a few oz. difference. </div></div>
hardware doesn't weight much (about 6 oz i believe) but the stiffer fill in the buttstock area to support the hardware increases weight also. One manners' website the "A" models weight about 1.3lbs more then the non "A" models.
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Sendro man that is a sharp looking gun. Did you have it painted by a guy in Arkansas?
Sendro man that is a sharp looking gun. Did you have it painted by a guy in Arkansas?
Re: t5 or t5a?
Always go the adjustable route! Worth the extra cash if your already going to spend that much on a stock anyway...
Always go the adjustable route! Worth the extra cash if your already going to spend that much on a stock anyway...
Re: t5 or t5a?
I think the benefit of the adjustable cheek rest is worth the weight so you ensure the proper sight picture every time you throw the gun up.
Or you can go the over the stock cheek rest route that will allow you to carry a few extra rounds right there with the gun. Doing this will save you a little weight over the A models I suspect.
I think the benefit of the adjustable cheek rest is worth the weight so you ensure the proper sight picture every time you throw the gun up.
Or you can go the over the stock cheek rest route that will allow you to carry a few extra rounds right there with the gun. Doing this will save you a little weight over the A models I suspect.
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adjustable all the way. just one thing to note is that you will have to raise and lower the cheek piece to remove the bolt unless you have them 'notch it' like on the t4a.
adjustable all the way. just one thing to note is that you will have to raise and lower the cheek piece to remove the bolt unless you have them 'notch it' like on the t4a.
