5 Best AR-10 Stocks [Hands-On Tested]

Few battle rifles come close to matching the performance of the mighty AR-10.

But nothing comes close to matching the modularity and aftermarket of the AR platform.

The buttstock is one of the most important points of contact between you and the gun, and when it comes to outfitting your AR-10, one of the best things you can do is find the right stock for you.

But with so many options on the market, choosing a stock can be tough. But don’t worry, we have already done the legwork for you and tested a ton of AR-10 stocks and sifted through them all to find the best ones!

Best AR-10 Stocks Comparison Chart

How We Tested the Best AR-10 Stocks

We’ve put hundreds to thousands of rounds downrange using each stock on this list. All of these stocks have been used in various shooting positions on multiple guns with a variety of optics.

We evaluated each of these stocks based on their overall features, cheek weld, ease of adjustability, durability, fitment (wobble), weight, and price.

Meet the Experts

This article was written by Pew Pew Tactical Editor & Senior Review Analyst Wyatt Sloan with input from various members of the Pew Pew Tactical team. Wyatt is an NRA-certified and USCCA-certified instructor, a former competitive shooter, and an avid hunter.

Wyatt has previous experience as a home-based FFL and personally owns over 200 firearms — including multiple AR-10s and numerous AR-stocked rifles. Between his wide collection and time reviewing firearms with Pew Pew Tactical, he has time behind every stock on this list.

Best AR-10 Stocks

1. B5 Systems Enhanced SOPMOD – Editor’s Pick

Editor’s Pick

B5 Systems SOPMOD

$90

at AR15 Discounts

Prices accurate at time of writing

$90 at AR15 Discounts

Midway USA (see price)

GrabAGun (see price)

Primary Arms (see price)

Specs

• Stock Length: 7.43"
• Weight: 12.2 oz
• Adjustable for LOP?: Yes
• Adjustable for Comb? No
• Extension Fitment: Carbine-length receiver extension

Starting off this list is my favorite pick, the B5 Systems Enhanced SOPMOD. This is a stock that I like so much that I have run it on both the AR-10 and AR-15 platforms.

The B5 SOPMOD is an evolution of the original stock used by the Crane division of the US Naval Surface Warfare Center.

I like this stock so much because everything on it is sizable and solid.

You get an extremely large, sloped surface that provides one of the best cheek welds of any stock out there. Shoulder contact is made easy with a flat, cushioned, non-slip buttpad.

The overall fit to most mil-spec buffer tubes is pretty tight, but not overly so — adjustments are still easy as pie with the oversized lever.

As far as sling attachments go, you are set. There are both horizontal and vertical sling loop slots, as well as an anti-rotation QD cup near the rear.

And last but not least, you get a water-tight tube storage compartment on either side. These are great for storing batteries or something cooler, like Skittles, for you gamers out there.

2. Magpul PRS Gen 3 – Best Precision Stock

Best Precision Stock

Magpul PRS Gen3

$244

at BattleHawk Armory

Prices accurate at time of writing

$244 at BattleHawk Armory

OpticsPlanet (see price)

AR15 Discounts (see price)

Magpul (see price)

Specs

• Stock Length: 11.1" - 12.5"
• Weight: 27.8 oz
• Adjustable for LOP?: Yes
• Adjustable for Comb? Yes
• Extension Fitment: Rifle-length receiver extension (recommended), carbine-length receiver extension

The Magpul PRS is widely considered the gold standard for precision AR-10 builds.

So what makes this stock so good for precision? One word — adjustability.

First off, you can easily adjust the length of pull and cheek piece height without tools using the dual adjustment knobs.

Furthermore, the rubber buttpad is individually adjustable for height and left-to-right cant. You can really dial this thing in to the exact position you want.

The bottom of the stock has a slim profile and a gentle taper toward the front, making it ideal for resting on or in a shooting bag or rest. There are also M-LOK slots on the bottom for attaching monopods, Picatinny rails, or other accessories.

Slings can be attached via a reversible sling loop or the limited-rotation QD cups at the front and rear of the stock.

But keep in mind that these stocks are very heavy and already have a pretty long length of pull at their minimum-adjusted distance. It is also the most expensive stock on this list.

That being said, the adjustability is second to none, and these are rock-solid and jam-packed with features. If you want to poke holes at long distances with your AR-10, this is it.

3. Magpul DT-PR – Most Affordable

Most Affordable

Magpul DT-PR

$59

at BattleHawk Armory

Prices accurate at time of writing

$59 at BattleHawk Armory

Midway USA (see price)

Palmetto State Armory (see price)

Magpul (see price)

Specs

• Stock Length: 7.4"
• Weight: 10.7 oz
• Adjustable for LOP?: Yes
• Adjustable for Comb? No (can accept Magpul CTR cheek risers)
• Extension Fitment: Carbine-length receiver extension

The DT-PR is a newer offering from Magpul that debuted in late 2024.

What drew me to this stock initially was the “bag rider” profile. A Bag rider profile means that the bottom arm of the stock is relatively thin and tapers very gently toward the front of the stock.

Like the Magpul PRS, this allows the bottom of the DT-PR to nestle into a shooting bag or other rest while letting you easily slide the bag forward or back to adjust the height of the gun.

But unlike the PRS, this uses a more standard style lever adjustment for length. I like this because I can quickly get the stock to the length I want. This is great for on-the-fly adjustments when you are sitting down and getting yourself situated relative to where the gun is resting.

Other features include a rubber buttpad, a vertical sling loop, a limited-rotation QD sling mount at the rear, and the ability to accept the clip-on Magpul CTR cheek risers.

The DT in the name stands for Dual-Tension. This is a newer system from Magpul that helps reduce overall stock wobble and provides a tighter fit.

I really enjoy this stock because it has many of the design features I look for in an AR-10 stock, while keeping everything at a light 10.7 ounces.

What do you think of the Magpul? Rate it below!

4. Luth-AR MBA-1 – Best Budget Precision Stock

Best Budget Precision Stock

Luth-AR MBA-1

$131

at BattleHawk Armory

Prices accurate at time of writing

$131 at BattleHawk Armory

OpticsPlanet (see price)

Primary Arms (see price)

Brownells (see price)

Specs

• Stock Length: 10.5" - 11.5"
• Weight: 18.4 oz
• Adjustable for LOP?: Yes
• Adjustable for Comb? Yes
• Extension Fitment: Rifle-length receiver extension

While the Magpul PRS has all the cool bells & whistles, it is expensive and really damn heavy.

But fortunately, Luth-AR offers an alternative that is both cheaper and lighter — the MBA-1.

Like the PRS, you get ultra-fine adjustments here for length of pull and cheek pad height via two knobs. I prefer the wider cheek pad on the MBA-1 over the thinner one on the Magpul PRS.

The MBA-1 also has a molded bag hook at the front that allows you to cup the stock around a shooting bag for added stability.

While it looks like there is a QD sling swivel, that isn’t quite the case. The stock is molded to accept an aftermarket Grovtec QD cup, but you'll need to purchase it separately.

In my experience, these have good fitment to the buffer tube, but still have a tad more slop than the PRS or DT-PR.

One thing to keep in mind is that MBA-A1 requires a full-length A2 buffer tube. If your AR-10 has a shorter carbine-length buffer tube, you will need the Luth MBA-3.

These are $50-100 cheaper than the Magpul PRS and 33% lighter, making it a great option for precision shooters who want to save money or save weight.

5. NBS Classic A2 Stock Kit - No Frills Pick

No Frills Pick

NBS A2 Stock Kit

$49

at AR15 Discounts

Prices accurate at time of writing

$49 at AR15 Discounts

Specs

• Stock Length: 10.5"
• Weight: ~ 10 oz
• Adjustable for LOP?: No
• Adjustable for Comb? No
• Extension Fitment: Rifle-length receiver extension

Yep, you read that right. After owning over a hundred rifles and shooting for decades, I’ve realized that sometimes the best thing to do is keep it simple, stupid.

Sure, the A2 isn’t adjustable, but it is at a length of pull that has worked for countless people over the last few decades. No adjustability also means no wobbling or rattling to worry about. A quality A2 stock is rock solid once installed.

There is plenty of real estate for a great cheek weld, and the textured plastic endplate still offers adequate grip.

Although limited in features, the A2 stock is simple, lightweight, completely snag-free, and has the classic drip. My biggest complaint is that most of them still only come with a single classic sling loop and no QD cups.

Simplicity also lends itself to affordability. This is the cheapest stock on the list, and it includes the entire buffer tube assembly.

How to Choose the Best AR-10 Stock

Use Case

When it comes to choosing the right AR-10 stock for you, the first thing you need to do is identify what the gun is going to be used for.

Are you planning to shoot at extreme distances, like in PRS, or punch out tiny groups at the range? Then you will want to look into something with a ton of adjustability, the ability to interface well with a shooting bag or rest, and you don’t really have to worry too much about weight.

Wanting to upgrade your hunting rig? Consider grabbing something lightweight that still has a nice, wide cheekweld for that all-important shot.

If you are considering running an AR-10 with a plate carrier, you will want to look for a stock with plenty of length-of-pull adjustment. A thin butt pad profile will also help minimize interference between the stock and your plate carrier.

Buffer Tube Length

You may have noticed that some stocks on this list require rifle buffer tube extensions, while some require carbine-length extensions. Be sure to double-check what kind of buffer tube extension your rifle has before making a purchase.

Final Thoughts

Everyone is built a little differently, and there is no reason your AR-10 shouldn’t be built to fit you.

Luckily, it is one of the most modular platforms on the planet. There are a ton of great stocks, and even if none of the ones on this list speak to you, there is likely one out there that is just right.

Do you have any experience with any of these stocks? Are there any of your favorites we missed? Let us know in the comments below! Looking for stocks for AR-10s' smaller brother? We got you covered in our article on the 12 Best AR-15 Stocks!

Latest Updates

December 2025: Removed Magpul STR and MFT Minamalist stocks. Added B5 Systems Enhanced SOPMOD, Magpul DT-PR, and A2 stocks. Added stock comparison chart.