Boyds stocks?

Thats along the lines of what I was thinking. Not very many pics online to give you an idea of what you can expect. Thanks for
The heads up
 
MartyT said:
Thats along the lines of what I was thinking. Not very many pics online to give you an idea of what you can expect. Thanks for
The heads up
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Savage uses boyds stocks on their guns. I had an American classic in stainless that was walnut and the forend tip. I liked the look and though it looked almost as good as my m70 supergrade does. Like a 7 of 10 compared to a 10 of 10.
 
thanks for that interesting piece of info HTH! looked at a bunch of pics online and it looks like its luck of the draw with what you get hey
 
hawk-i said:
On my Boyds stock until I pillar bedded it, the action would always end up loose in the stock after a couple of trips slung to my back when riding a sled or quad. The action screws where torqued with a torque wrench and would still loosen.

Once pillar bedded the problem is no longer there....with my laminate Boyds stock, pillar bedding was a must. :) YMMV
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Normal stress free glass bedding in a laminated stock has always worked for me. Pillars in thin compressible light fiberglass stocks are required.

A little blue Loctite on the action threads works well... especially on the middle screw when there are three.
 
I have a Boyd's pro varmint stock on my rifle, I really like it. Took very little work to open up the barrel channel for my slightly larger diameter barrel, and very minor sanding to get the action fitting perfect. I then had it bedded and did my own paint.
 
What did you folks use to pillar bed your Boyd stocks? I picked up a prairie hunter laminate for my savage 111, in 300WM. I have not bedded the action, or pillars. Thinking I should at least bed pillars.
 
I want to replace the plastic noodle on my 783 with either the Pro Varmint or the Thumbhole.
Anyone have pros/cons for either?
Most of my shooting will be targets, but I also want it coyote/deer capable.
 
Bubba Yugga said:
I want to replace the plastic noodle on my 783 with either the Pro Varmint or the Thumbhole.
Anyone have pros/cons for either?
Most of my shooting will be targets, but I also want it coyote/deer capable.
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Speaking from experience, I would not put a thumbhole on a bolt action hunting rifle. Been there done that. My recommendation would be the classic or prairie hunter. Thumbhole so are awkward for follow up shots on a bolt gun. Some may or may not share my sentiment.
 
They are probably the best bang for your buck when it comes to stocks. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one, most need a minute or two of fitting, but most replacement stocks do. Even the mcmillans need a touch here or there usually with a file or dremel to fit like a glove.
 
Just received this a couple hours ago, fit like a glove, fit and finish is excellent, my son loved it so much he wants a nutmeg one for his large barrel 10/22

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I got a walnut Boyds for a buddy down the road...he added a bit of custom stuff...checkering, deer head...shorter LOP....I was impressed how nice the walnut actually was !! Looked pretty high end for basic stuff. He was over the moon about it !
I've done a dozen or more laminated stocks for myself and friends...couple of Bell and Carlsons etc...gotta say, never one single issue with the boyds stocks !
 
Curtis264 said:
Just received this a couple hours ago, fit like a glove, fit and finish is excellent, my son loved it so much he wants a nutmeg one for his large barrel 10/22
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Is it now free floated? Let us know how it shoots. Weatherby says that on the light contour barrels they need a pressure point to achieve best accuracy.
 
All I did was a bit of sanding to free float the barrel and sprayed with automotive clear coat. It dropped right in.
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[/URL][/IMG] I honestly wasn't real big on the forest camo color at first but it's kinda grown on me. That was what the grandson picked out as much as I tried persuading him for pepper or nutmeg
 
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