Anyone order a Boyds stock shipped to Canada?

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I have a CZ 455 thumbhole .22 that I enjoy target shooting with and want to take it a bit further for accuracy. I'm considering having it bedded and have done the trigger kit but the stock itself is small for me as I'm pretty tall with long arms and have priced out a Boyds At One stock with adjustable LOP and cheekpiece that is shippable to Canada, the price however will be 214 USD with an additional 66 USD shipping charge plus then applicable HST which brings it to about 450 CDN. Has anyone out there ordered the stock, any issues with it or delivery and been happy/not with it?


Another option is go right to an Anschutz tactical 22 and not go so far down the expensive road with the CZ. I shoot indoor 50 yard as that's all that's available locally although I have an outdoor 100 yard range an hours drive away I can use.
 
I bought one for a Remington 783 last year and had to do a lot of sanding to get the barrel and magazine to fit properly. Even if I didn't have to do that I still would regret buying it. The stock is very blocky to keep costs down and even with the overmold target grip, it's still very uncomfortable to hold. If you do a quick Google search you can see the grip is cut almost on a 90 degree angle.

It looks like they're releasing a thumbhole version of the AT-One, that should solve the grip issue. I also own a CZ 455 and for a similar cost was able to put it in an MDT chassis. Depending on what buttstock and grip you use it can get rather pricey, but I would still suggest taking a look at that over an AT one stock.
 
Boyd's have been at the game for a long time... usually if a stock does not fit, it is because the buyer did not read all of the "fitting notes" properly and ordered incorrectly... most stocks will be 100% drop in, the ones that were not, usually only required minor fitting and this was usually in the notes, so I knew in advance that it would be a possibility, sanding out a barrel channel is a five minute job with a dowel and 60/120/200 grit paper, and then three swabs of Tru-oil, which matches the Boyd's satin finish nicely... when in doubt call them directly. I have ordered well over a hundred stocks from Boyd's, my last one was an At-One for a Browning T-Bolt... I like the stock a lot, it is angular, but that is purposeful not a design flaw, it helps with consistent repeatability, the stock adjustments are smooth and lock solidly, the design rides the bags very well... I might have preferred the grip to be a little more rounded on the front edges, but once I got used to the feel, I had to admit that it was more repeatable... all in all, I like it alot... a big improvement over the factory stock. Shipping is $50-$55 USD per stock, they always ship postal (USPS/CP). Only about half the stocks are processed for taxes and fees at the border, it is a random crap shoot whether or not you will get dinged, my last order came through with no import fees. I just checked my Visa account and the stock cost me exactly $345.32 to my door.
 
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I have ordered two in the last year. The At one I got for my 783 fit perfectly, as did the At one for my Axis II. I've been quite happy with them.
 
The one I received must have been a lemon. I ordered correctly and was very disappointed when the magwell was way too small for the bottom of the magazine to fit into it. I spent a lot more time than I would have liked sanding it for mag fitment. My lop adjustment and comb adjustment also take a considerable amount of force to move in and out. From watching reviews it seems like that's also something that varies on each stock. McMillan, MDT, MPA and KRG all make vastly superior stocks for your CZ if your budget allows for it.
 
hoytcanon said:
What rifle did you fit the At-One to?

The above stocks are 2X & 3X the price of the Boyd's.
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It was for a Remington 783 synthetic and I bought the non-bull barrel option Boyds stock. This was back when Remington only made the one 783 model. If I had've bought one of the newer 783's that come with a bull barrel and I had ordered the standard stock then it would have been 100% my fault that the barrel channel was too small. The MPA and McMillan stocks are quite expensive yes, but the KRG is $450 plus tax, while an MDT would be $500-600 depending on the parts you use. Your paid $345 while mine was $400ish since I got hit with duties so they're not too far off in price.
 
Rodder said:
It was for a Remington 783 synthetic and I bought the non-bull barrel option Boyds stock. This was back when Remington only made the one 783 model. If I had've bought one of the newer 783's that come with a bull barrel and I had ordered the standard stock then it would have been 100% my fault that the barrel channel was too small. The MPA and McMillan stocks are quite expensive yes, but the KRG is $450 plus tax, while an MDT would be $500-600 depending on the parts you use. Your paid $345 while mine was $400ish since I got hit with duties so they're not too far off in price.
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So... not a rimfire rifle... much of what you are saying does not translate to a rimfire rifle...

Was your 783 a long or short action? Chambered for what cartridge?
 
hoytcanon said:
So... not a rimfire rifle... much of what you are saying does not translate to a rimfire rifle...

Was your 783 a long or short action? Chambered for what cartridge?
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I don't understand how it wouldn't translate. The cost is the same, so is the potential barrel fitment and overall ergonomics. The only difference is I would assume with the CZ you would have to use your bottom metal like I had to with my MDT chassis. If that's the case the OP may have fitment issues with the bottom metal just like the mag issues I had. Mine is a .243 but regardless of caliber or action length I shouldn't have experienced the issues that I did. Like I already said mine must have been a lemon. You're very happy with yours and so is lowburb. I very well could order 5 more of that stock and have them all be drop in fit. The poor ergonomics on their own are enough for me to personally not recommend it.The OP asked for people's experiences with them and we've both given it. I'm not going to continue to derail this thread.
 
I got a Pro Varmint with adjustable comb for $423 to my door. I had to do some fitment for the fly trigger, otherwise it fit fine. I ordered a varmint profile barrel channel then ended up going with a straight bull barrel so had to sand the barrel channel but that's on me. With pillar and bedding, you're inletting the stock anyway to give space for the bedding compound so it will end up being a perfect fit after bedding anyway.

I'll tell you though, a Boyd's stock alone isn't going to make your CZ more accurate... are you also going to get a match barrel for it, like a Lilja? You can spend like $2G on a CZ, and it will shoot great. Or.. maybe just get the Anschütz.
 
Rodder said:
I don't understand how it wouldn't translate. The cost is the same, so is the potential barrel fitment and overall ergonomics. The only difference is I would assume with the CZ you would have to use your bottom metal like I had to with my MDT chassis. If that's the case the OP may have fitment issues with the bottom metal just like the mag issues I had. Mine is a .243 but regardless of caliber or action length I shouldn't have experienced the issues that I did. Like I already said mine must have been a lemon. You're very happy with yours and so is lowburb. I very well could order 5 more of that stock and have them all be drop in fit. The poor ergonomics on their own are enough for me to personally not recommend it.The OP asked for people's experiences with them and we've both given it. I'm not going to continue to derail this thread.
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I am not derailing the thread... just trying to gather enough info to see if the Boyd's notes would explain the fitment issues... don't take it personally. With regard to the info not crossing over to rimfire, the stock options are significantly different.
 
I have no experience with the At One's, don't really appeal to me, but I have bought numerous Pro Varmints and have been happy with all. The rimfire stocks dropped right in, couple of center fires had the barrel channel opened to fit. Couple of pics posted in the rimfire WTS if interested.

PS. Where is "Rodder" getting KRG stocks for $450? At that price I will buy another!
 
Thanks for all the good inputs, I really appreciate the shared knowledge. I shot the CZ today at my 50 yard indoor range and after I got the barrel warmed up I got my last 2 out of 3 groups about a third inch for 5 shots with one each CCI target and Eley club so am going to check out a bedding job cost in Ottawa next. I’m getting a few flyers with over half my groups taking them to an inch or a bit over with different ammos, I spent a lot of time on the torque screws trying to find a good setting after I had the stock off to do the trigger job. Still have the Boyd’s in my cart but plan on trying the CZ a couple more times this week before I decide to jump back in with the At one stock.
 
hoytcanon said:
Boyd's have been at the game for a long time... usually if a stock does not fit, it is because the buyer did not read all of the "fitting notes" properly and ordered incorrectly... most stocks will be 100% drop in, the ones that were not, usually only required minor fitting and this was usually in the notes, so I knew in advance that it would be a possibility, sanding out a barrel channel is a five minute job with a dowel and 60/120/200 grit paper, and then three swabs of Tru-oil, which matches the Boyd's satin finish nicely... when in doubt call them directly. I have ordered well over a hundred stocks from Boyd's, my last one was an At-One for a Browning T-Bolt... I like the stock a lot, it is angular, but that is purposeful not a design flaw, it helps with consistent repeatability, the stock adjustments are smooth and lock solidly, the design rides the bags very well... I might have preferred the grip to be a little more rounded on the front edges, but once I got used to the feel, I had to admit that it was more repeatable... all in all, I like it alot... a big improvement over the factory stock. Shipping is $50-$55 USD per stock, they always ship postal (USPS/CP). Only about half the stocks are processed for taxes and fees at the border, it is a random crap shoot whether or not you will get dinged, my last order came through with no import fees. I just checked my Visa account and the stock cost me exactly $345.32 to my door.
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That's a pretty good endorsement for Boyd's. I've seen some of your builds in the past, and they always look good. I ordered one Boyd's thumbhole stock, but didn't end up using it. I had been thinking about the Pro Varmint ever since they renamed it, but now interested in the At-One for a couple rifles. One is a 10/22 build that I've never put together, the other a Rem700 XCR.
 
Just got mine in the mail a few days ago. Anschutz for a CIL 310. Barrel channel will need to be opened up. Looks beautiful.
 
I have four stocks from Boyds, two ordered direct and two through other means. (2x pro varmint 2x Prairie Hunter). They all needed a bit of sanding, mostly along the barrel channel to ensure a free float. The last one I got was very tight so needed a little sand to get the action to fit in. That all said, I prefer getting a tight stock that needs a bit of material removed than a stock that is loose.
 
I ordered a Boyd's at one for my Savage Axis II XP and like a few others have said, you might need to do some light sanding here or there. I had to sand down a couple millimeters near the end of the stock to ensure the free-floating barrel but other than that it fit like a glove and I couldn't be happier.
 
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