I have a Remington 783 that I'm quite happy with except of the factory stock. I'm looking at putting it in either a Boyd's pro varmint or an Oryx chassis. Does anyone have any experience with the 783 in either of these? Any recommendations
783 in a Boyd's stock or Oryx
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Never had either but I've had a couple LSS chassis on different rifles and they are made by MDT as is the Oryx. I was considering both options as well as a Boyd's for my 783. The oryx had the edge because it's easily acquired in Canada, and does not require aftermarket bottom metal to run AICS magazines and comes with everything. No but stock or grip to purchase separately.
If you wanted to go with Boyd's it will likely ship from USA unless you can find one already in Canada. Pacific Tool and Gauge makes an AICS style bottom metal for about $150 usd. It's supposed to drop in with minimal or no modifications.
That combo would cost as much or maybe a bit more than a chassis by the time you get it. But I can definitely see the appeal of a classic stock and that's what had me torn on my decision. I ended up trading the rifle lol.
If you wanted to go with Boyd's it will likely ship from USA unless you can find one already in Canada. Pacific Tool and Gauge makes an AICS style bottom metal for about $150 usd. It's supposed to drop in with minimal or no modifications.
That combo would cost as much or maybe a bit more than a chassis by the time you get it. But I can definitely see the appeal of a classic stock and that's what had me torn on my decision. I ended up trading the rifle lol.
Mystic Precision
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I have a savage 10 in the oryx. I am happy with it for the price. I also have a krg bravo which is in the same price category. Out of the 2 I prefer the feel of the krg and will be buying an MDT xrs when it's available this month for my other savage build.
Depends on what you are going to do with it and the look you want. The oryx is heavy but comfortable. I added the MDT vertical grip and it's amazing. Accepts polymer and steel aics mags without issue. I have no experience with Boyd's stocks.
Depends on what you are going to do with it and the look you want. The oryx is heavy but comfortable. I added the MDT vertical grip and it's amazing. Accepts polymer and steel aics mags without issue. I have no experience with Boyd's stocks.
You've got to decide if you want a wood stock, or a metal/polymer/plastic stock?
If you want a wooden stock, then Boyds is certainly a good option; although other manufacturers are out there.
If you want metal/polymer/plastic, then Oryx or another manufacturer would be where to look.
If you want a wooden stock, then Boyds is certainly a good option; although other manufacturers are out there.
If you want metal/polymer/plastic, then Oryx or another manufacturer would be where to look.
Hollow Point
CGN Regular
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- New Brunswick
Do you have to remove the action from the oryx stock to clean it from the receiver end? I watched one youtube video that said the butt of the stock sits above the line of the bore. the only way he was able to clean it was to use a cleaning rod with enough flex it could be bent down far enough.
I can remove my bolt without issue. I have a savage though, I cannot speak to a 783
Hollow Point
CGN Regular
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- New Brunswick
the issue wasn't with removing the bolt. the issue was with the little raised piece to the rear of the cheek piece. the high spot prevented inserting a full length cleaning rod without bending the rod.
Gen 1 lss on a 783 in 223 and quite like it...just switched it from a Boyds AT-one. Zero regrets, despite me liking that AT-One quite a bit. Hopefully you get a chance to hold and maybe shoot before you commit. Unfortunately, either option is a bit of cash.
I think the biggest decision to make is whether you want a chassis-style stock with a vertical pistol-grip or a more traditional stock. I've had a few chassis-types on a few bolt action rifles, including an Oryx on a 783, and I just don't care for the whole swing-your-thumb-under-and-around-the-stock thing if you like using your thumb to operate the safety. Just personal preference; the shooting position is fine, but I use every gun I own for at least some hunting and I would find this maneuver awkward in the field. I see some of the TV and YouTube experts seem to like completely releasing the rifle with their shooting hand and operating the safety with thumb and forefinger. I think it's ridiculous, but if you like that method then the pistol grip would be fine.
The traditional stock lets you move your thumb to the safety quickly, comfortably and with minimal motion. I prefer it for that reason alone.
I have also used the Magpul Hunter and the KRG Bravo; they're the best of both worlds. They have the nice vertical pistol grip, which is very comfortable if you are on the gun for extended periods, but your thumb still has unimpeded access to the safety. I haven't tried one, but the XRS looks good in this regard as well.
Finally, if you do much shooting in cold weather...think "coyotes"...then stocks like the MDT's, Oryx and many others have a lot of metal that becomes very cold and very uncomfortable...very quickly.
The traditional stock lets you move your thumb to the safety quickly, comfortably and with minimal motion. I prefer it for that reason alone.
I have also used the Magpul Hunter and the KRG Bravo; they're the best of both worlds. They have the nice vertical pistol grip, which is very comfortable if you are on the gun for extended periods, but your thumb still has unimpeded access to the safety. I haven't tried one, but the XRS looks good in this regard as well.
Finally, if you do much shooting in cold weather...think "coyotes"...then stocks like the MDT's, Oryx and many others have a lot of metal that becomes very cold and very uncomfortable...very quickly.
