Re: Bell & Carlson A3 Hook Style Tactical Medalist
Well, I have gone through this before.....
Who needs flush cups adorning their rifle? If you do, then I guess you need a different stock. I don't know if you can install them. I never tried.
What I can tell you is that my Light Tactical is on my Duty Rifle. I have kicked the shit out of it. Drug it, banged it, been through two schools with it and amazingly enough it has done all I have asked. With the addition of a TIS Quick Cuff I can shoot it as a loop sling or hasty sling with the sling attached to the standard points. I have never had a problem shooting with a sling attached to the bottom of the rifle. I have a Harris BRM-S mounted to the front stud and I have leaned on it hard. No problems seen.
As for a pain in the back/chest comment. The only time my rifle is on my back or chest is when I am climbing, rappelling or fastroping. I have never noticed a problem with the bolt digging into my back.....but then again I wear body armor.
Any other time I am moving the rifle is in my hands.
It's true I am not as High Speed, Low Drag as I once believed I was, but the B&C Light Tactical gets the job done for me.
Can I install flush cups all over it? I dunno.
Can I park a truck on it? I dunno.
Can I use it to ruin someone's day if they decide to shoot at the good guys? Yep.
Make your own decision based upon your requirements.