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SSGMWP wrote:Nice setup. I have been thinking of modifying my standard M1a but as an old Viet Nam Vet it just seems a little sacrilegious to do it. What did this conversion set you back if you don't mind answering. I use mine for deer hunting and target range. 350-500 yard.

I can totally understand wanting to keep it all "wood and steel". I do like though that the Sage EBR is being used by our soldiers downrange. Clyde Armory had a sale on the Mod 0 stock for $770. It should definitely improve the accuracy of the M1A platform over the original stock.

For those that are curious, the rifle weighs in at 13.4 lbs with an unloaded 20 round magazine.

The Troy stock was sold. I'm sure the new owner will enjoy it.

It's probably right in that range. I'm not too concerned about the weight though for my intended uses for the rifle and I definitely won't be running any carbine courses with it.

TheDude wrote: What does it weigh in that configuration?

I still need to weight it. I will say it is "substantial".

After dropping my SAI Scout into Troy MCS stock about 2 years ago, I just never warmed up to it. I hated having to lose my iron sights but liked the ability to easily mount optics and being used to the ergos of an AR, it felt familiar. And while it was heavy, I never felt it was really a deal breaker - these guns are just heavy. I decided it was time for something different and have always like the Sage stock. In fact, I bought the Troy in 2012 when there were no Sage stocks to be found (at least at "reasonable" prices). So I purchased a Sage Mod 0 in FDE. I went with an ARMS 18 mount and it worked out perfectly on my SAI receiver. The PA 4-14 FFP scope and vortex rings are not permanent and my next purchase will probably be another piece of glass and some good QD rings.

I will say that while the Troy stock is nice, this stock is in a different league of fit, finish and functionality. It made me very happy to be able to reinstall the iron sights, and while optics mounting is a bit more of a challenge, the ARMS mount should work out fine.

Once I have an opportunity to get it to the range, I am curious to see how this stock performs compared to the Troy.