A4 or A5?

[ArcticLight]

I've shot an A4 stock once, was not bad, had an A5 briefly but sold it and now I want to put my baby back in an A5 but got thinking about the A4.

Which do you prefer, and please don't vote if you have not shot both.

 

[ejd049]

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Have both and the A5 feels a little better to me.

 

[Northland]

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Have/Had both. Sold my A5 now I have 2 A4's. I liked to grip more. Stocks are 100% personal really.

 

[hewlett260]

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Have shot both but prefer the A4 partially because I like the forend for shooting prone off a bipod. And the fact that I love the M40 make me favor the A4.

 

[RollinCoal11]

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I love my A5

 

[Scott E White]

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Although I prefer the overall feel of the A-3/5 over both the '4 and the '5, the A-4 just feels too bulky to me. The tapered forestock on the A-5 is a bit more comfortable for me when shooting off-hand. The front end on the A-4 feels too much like grabbing a 3x3 scrap of lumber.
May not be such a big difference for you, but the forearms are pretty much the deciding factors for me. Strangely enough (hope I'm not clouding your decision here), I'm really happy with my Manners T4 stocks (both adj. and non-adj. cheek pieces). The only way to be sure is to try them all, yourself.

 

[callen3615]

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the a4 is dead sexy

 

[RFutch]

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I like the A4 but I love my A5.

 

[stockdoc]

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neither. The A-3 is the bomb.

 

[rpk762]

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I have held both and have a A4. It truly depends on what you want. It is a very personal decision. You have to get the one you like the most regardless of looks.

 

[ArcticLight]

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I'm going with the A5, I too thought the A4 felt like grabbing a 3x3 piece of lumber...

I like the hook on the A5, the foreend matters to me as well.

 

[komifornian]

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I've used the A4, A5, and A3. I prefer the A3, the other two are just too bulky for me.

 

[Scott E White]

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If you like the slimmer forearm and the butt-hook, you should also look at the A3/5. The front end is just a little trimmer yet, and feels even more comfortable in the hand. Shame you're not nearby, I really like the 3/5, and could let you try them side by side.

 

[madAB]

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I like the A5.

 

[oldreliable45120]

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I have both stocks. The A4 has a better fit for me.

 

[Blue Streak]

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Love my A4,...got it in the GAP camo,..looks and feels great

 

[Victor Co Heather]

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A5 for me!

 

[VKC]

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I have two rifles with A5 stocks. I like the foregrip and butthook differences over the A4.

 

[Little Z28]

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I don't have an A4, but doing a build with an A5 cause I like it the best out of the ones I've held.

 

[cruze5]

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i voted for the a5.

pure sex..

 

[oneshot onekill]

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I like my A5 better than the A4 I tried for only one reason... The thumb-wheel adjustment for Comb height. It's just really convenient to rest my cheek on the stock and spin the wheel until my eye lines up with my scope... As opposed to adjusting, checking, adjusting, checking, etc.

 

[7mmRM]

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Im partial to A4s! That said, get the one that fits you best.

 

[leprechaun]

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Bought a A-5 sold it and bought another A-4

 

[Gray]

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I have a A5, that being said I LOVE A4's! To me the A5 is a little more practical because of the more comfortable forearm, but then again it's all about how you are going to use it ( prone/ different positions/hunting). If you get a A4, skip the adjustable cheek piece and look and into getting a eagle cheek pack.

 

[kristian55]

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ADJ A3-5?

 

[oneshot onekill]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Special Delivery</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a A5, that being said I LOVE A4's! To me the A5 is a little more practical because of the more comfortable forearm, but then again it's all about how you are going to use it ( prone/ different positions/hunting).<span style="color: #FF0000">If you get a A4, skip the adjustable cheek piece and look and into getting a eagle cheek pack</span>. </div></div>
Not sure about the wisdom in this. Here's why: to get a repeatable cheek-weld I rest the under side of my cheek bone on the comb of the stock like a shelf. Everyone's cheek bone is different, so being able to adjust the height is crucial. For me it's not about comfort... It's about eye/scope alignment repeatability. The easiest way to get that is with an adjustable cheek rest. Stock packs are comfortable, but not right for everyone. Just my opinion... FWIW.

 

[Da-Law-Dawg]

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Have owned both.....A4 for me.

 

[Lafayette]

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Ive shot both - i have longer arms (73ish wingspan) and i found the A4 to be more comfortable

 

[rasheed]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArcticLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm going with the A5, I too thought the A4 felt like grabbing a 3x3 piece of lumber...

I like the hook on the A5, the foreend matters to me as well.

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Sounds like you've already made your decision, but your comments mirror my own thoughts to a T!!!

 

[coug]

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I love the A4

 

[Graham]

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A3