Cronen Strand-BG Stock attachment in MW4
The Cronen Strand-BG Stock is a stock attachment (“Heavy Stock”) that community sites list for one weapon: Astaroth .57. CODMunity lists a stat change on 1 of them; the largest is ADS movement speed −7% on the Astaroth .57 (worse). It is in 3 popular builds that CODMunity lists.
Community-reportedDMZ Radar, ggranked, and CODMunity, read . Unverified, not Activision data.
Weapons that can equip the Cronen Strand-BG Stock
Activision publishes no compatibility list; 3 community sources report this weapon. No weapon level is reported.
| Weapon | Class | Weapon level | Stats with a listed change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astaroth .57 | Sniper Rifle | ADS idle sway (large, better), ADS gun bob (large, better), flinch received (moderate, better), and ADS movement speed (small, worse) |
What the Cronen Strand-BG Stock changes
Percent changes are relative to the base value with nothing attached (CODMunity, read November 4, 2026).
| Weapon | Stat | Base | With it | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astaroth .57 | ADS movement speed | 1.04 m/s | 0.97 m/s | −7% (worse) |
Smaller changes are left out of the table: 3 other stats on the Astaroth .57.
How it ranks among stock attachments
Its largest change on each weapon, compared with the other stock attachments the source lists that stat for.
- Astaroth .57: its small ADS movement speed change (worse) is the only one listed.
Pros and cons the sources list
None reported, which is different from having none.
Popular builds that use the Cronen Strand-BG Stock
CODMunity lists 3 popular builds that use it: 1 for Multiplayer and 2 for DMZ. The styles are Apex Attachment and Sniper. The same builds also use muzzle, barrel, rear grip, and ammunition attachments.
| Weapon | Mode and style | Tier | Other attachments | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astaroth .57 | Multiplayer, Apex Attachment with Apex Attachment | Viable | Muzzle: Usenko 900 BL-X, Barrel: FTAC Harbinger 45", Rear Grip: FJX S-TAC Grip, and Ammunition: .57 Cal High Velocity | Open in the builder: Astaroth .57, Apex Attachment |
| Astaroth .57 | DMZ, Sniper | Not tiered | Muzzle: Usenko 900 BL-X, Barrel: FTAC Harbinger 45", Rear Grip: FJX S-TAC Grip, and Ammunition: .57 Cal High Velocity | Open in the builder: Astaroth .57, Sniper |
| Astaroth .57 | DMZ, Apex Attachment with Apex Attachment | Not tiered | Muzzle: Usenko 900 BL-X, Barrel: FTAC Harbinger 45", Rear Grip: FJX S-TAC Grip, and Ammunition: .57 Cal High Velocity | Open in the builder: Astaroth .57, Apex Attachment |
Builds are community-reported and unverified.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Cronen Strand-BG Stock do in MW4?
CODMunity lists 4 stat changes for it across 1 weapon: 3 better and 1 worse. The largest is ADS movement speed −7% on the Astaroth .57 (worse).
Which weapons can use the Cronen Strand-BG Stock?
Community sites list Astaroth .57. Activision has not published a compatibility list.
Is the Cronen Strand-BG Stock in a popular build?
Yes. CODMunity lists it in 3 popular builds, on Astaroth .57.