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December 23, 2019, 01:12 AM | #1 |
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What has Wood Stock and takes AR-15 Mags?
I've seen a few different rifles that take AR-15 magazines now. When considering a new rifle, that's a really nice touch. AR-15 mags are affordable and relatively common. So I was wondering. Is there a decent semi-automatic option for guys who like traditional wood stocks?
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December 23, 2019, 01:20 AM | #2 |
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December 23, 2019, 09:03 AM | #3 |
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Mini 14's don't take AR mags, but they're ubiquitous enough that cost won't really be an issue. It's nice to have standardized mags, but in the pursuit of good wood stocks
There's some AK variants that I've seen in 5.56 and take STANAG magazines.
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December 23, 2019, 07:15 PM | #4 |
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Why not put a wood stock on your ar?
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December 24, 2019, 05:54 AM | #6 |
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Thanks, guys. I didn't even know that was an option.
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December 24, 2019, 06:44 AM | #7 |
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Considering how plentiful and cheap AR magazines are, I'm surprised nobody makes an adapter for the mini 14.
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December 24, 2019, 09:04 AM | #8 |
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Turnbull used to make an AR with a wood stock.
Here is one on GB: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/849202357 Pricey but pretty.
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December 24, 2019, 09:19 AM | #9 |
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Windham makes both 5.56 and 308 AR's with wood--I'd take a close look at these. https://www.windhamweaponry.com/fire...series-nutmeg/
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December 24, 2019, 11:35 AM | #10 |
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Ares SCR with wood furniture - traditional look; but takes AR15 magazines and other common AR parts as well.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comment...res_scr_rifle/ |
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