Boyd's stocks - stippling/checkering/scales and recoil pads

[SuperCub]

I just bought a used RAR in 270 on the EE. Came with a Prairie Hunter with scales. I didnt know about the checkering when I bought it. Was very pleased with the stock overall. I think these rifles are worth the stock upgrade.

 

[Buster95]

Everything over $30 from the US is subject to tax & handling fee ($10)... but in my experience, more than half come through without have taxes levied... something like 55/45... the fees will come on a customs form attached to the parcel and are payable when you pick up the parcel at the P.O.

$10 to handle a box and check the customs form (for the cost of the content) is very expensive, I have received many many items from USA in the past year but most without a customs form, and the ones with forms only a few were opened by customs employees.

 

[Buster95]

I put a boyds stock on my axis and I haven't looked back its a 243 and I went with a bit of a custom checkering but worth every penny

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Now you have a very classy rifle. it's unbelievable how a stock can change a rifle!!!

 

[Buster95]

Also... the standard honeycomb Boyd's pad does a pretty good job with recoil... I am not a Limbsaver fan, they work but are too "floppy and sloppy" aesthetically speaking for my taste... I have order a number of stocks with the Decelerator for heavier recoiling rifles and was happy with them (@ + $30).... but for the most part, I syick with the Boyd's factory pad.

Good enough for big boomer like a 458 win mag?

 

[SuperCub]

Here's that Boyds Prairie Hunter I got yesterday on the RAR 270. I like it.

 

[adancingmonkey]

I really like the fish scale checkering on that stock.

 

[nomad 68]

What are the differences between the prairie hunter and classic stocks?

 

[SuperCub]

What are the differences between the prairie hunter and classic stocks?

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/design-gallery

 

[nomad 68]

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/design-gallery

Thanks

 

[45ACPKING]

SUPERCUB ---->>>> thanx for posting those pics, you just sold me on that scale pattern and glad because I am placing my order today and was going to just get checkering.
sweet looking rig by the way

 

[BwanaDave]

Hey what's that white stuff in the background?

 

[SuperCub]

Hey what's that white stuff in the background?

We still have lots in our yard. Saint John got 14' (FOURTEEN) of snow this winter. <barf>

This is me standing beside the woodpile in snowshoes in early March. This is not a drift and the wood is piled up 4'.

 

[nomad 68]

I just bought a used RAR in 270 on the EE. Came with a Prairie Hunter with scales. I didnt know about the checkering when I bought it. Was very pleased with the stock overall. I think these rifles are worth the stock upgrade.

Does the boyd's make it feel very heavy? I have one in ..243 and the fact that it only weighs 6.25 lbs, is one of the reasons i bought it.

 

[mbogo3]

Which model of Boyd's stock is on your Axis? Looks very nice.Harold

 

[dthunter]

They sure make a nice looking, and functional stock dont they!?

I have 5, and more will find a home in my Gunsafes in the future!

 

[SuperCub]

Does the boyd's make it feel very heavy? I have one in ..243 and the fact that it only weighs 6.25 lbs, is one of the reasons i bought it.

That 270 weighs 7.5 lbs with the Boyds.

 

[WeatherdoG]

SuperCub that's a nice looking rifle, I'm thinking of picking up a RAR and that stock is convincing me I should.

 

[AaronGer]

We still have lots in our yard. Saint John got 14' (FOURTEEN) of snow this winter. <barf>

This is me standing beside the woodpile in snowshoes in early March. This is not a drift and the wood is piled up 4'.

Wow. I think we got 1.4mm of snow this year. Some fell from the sky this year and then melted when it hit the ground

 

[SuperCub]

SuperCub that's a nice looking rifle, I'm thinking of picking up a RAR and that stock is convincing me I should.

I have another one on the EE, NIB RAR that is.

 

[zackstab]

Im going to order a boyds stock shortly and am trying to figure out exactly what I want.

I have a few questions:

1) Looking for info on stippling/checkering/scales. Which did you pick and why? I know I want to get one of these but I can't decide which one.

2) How is the Boyds recoil pad? Are they any good or is $30 extra for a Limbsaver or Decelerator money well spent?

3) With regards to length of pull, when it says standard length is 13.75" that is with the recoil pad attached right?

Thanks.

I have a vanguard in .270 and because the wood is heavier then the synthetic stock it had before, the recoil went way down. I dont even notice the crappy recoil pad. It is easier to manage the recoil as well. My father tried the rifle and he doesnt mind the recoil, my mother on the other hand couldnt shoot it more then 4 times before she had to stop.