KY NIGHT HUNTING: Best Budget Stock of 2025

Released in July 2023, the MDT Field Stock might just be the best budget stock available. But don’t believe me—listen to what KY Night hunting says about it in his latest video.

The Field Stock was designed to provide an affordable option for shooters looking to enhance their rifle’s performance. Its polymer and aluminum hybrid construction offers greater stiffness compared to factory stocks while simplifying the manufacturing process, allowing MDT to offer more inlets (18 as of this writing). With an adjustable length of pull—via spacers—and comb height, any shooter can get the proper fit, even when running tall rings or thermal optics. Increasing the modularity of the Field Stock are four M-Lok slots located on the bottom and both sides; the only complaint from KY Night Hunting is the need for a fifth slot closer to the magazine to create a better balance point when adding an Arca rail underneath. KY Night Hunting selected a Field Stock for the Ruger American Gen II, creating a perfect budget long-range and predator gun.

Overall, the Field Stock is an outstanding choice for upgrading your rifle. Its price point and features make it alluring. For more information on the rifle and some epic thermal hunting footage, check out KY Night hunting on YouTube.