Boyd's stock opinions

[TXbowman]

I already searched this and found a mix of reviews.
I'm wanting to replace my Savage Axis 223 factory stock with something better. I dont want to spend more on a stock than the rifle originally cost. Especially for a rifle a dont use very often. Can I expect the barreled action to fit right in the stock and shoot well without extra fitting or bedding? Thanks.

[xman59]

many stocks will require minor fitting,,, having said that i did about 5 min work on my barrel channel and it was a perfect fit

[175gr7.62]

You will have to do a little work. A dremel tool kit, a Saturday of college games on tv, some beer and you’ll be happy. I love Boyd’s stocks.


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[Pullersboy]

I've got one of my Ruger Americans in Boyd's. It did need a little fitting from me. I also bedded mine. It made a nice improvement to the rifle. I really like the stock.

[TexaRican]

Boyd's stock opinions

I bought a Boyd's this year for a Mossberg 100ATR that costs roughly half the original rifle cost. It required a new trigger guard since the mossberg original plastic stock had one molded in and also a couple of new bolts. I'd say there was a bit more than minor fitting required but I'm used to woodworking and it was less than an hour to get it all fitting great. The original stock was flexing badly but now I have one that is rock solid, light weight and my cheap rifle is a tack driver!

[jaspermac]

I've got one of my Ruger Americans in Boyd's. It did need a little fitting from me. I also bedded mine. It made a nice improvement to the rifle. I really like the stock.

I’m thinking of doing the same...can you post some pics?

[Hendo]

Both my savages I did fit like a glove! I guess it was luck. I love the heavier thumb hole stocks!


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[Tejas Wildlife]

Both mine fit fine

One on a Rem 700 in 22-250

Photo is of a Ruger 10/22 with bull barrel

Perfect fit on both

[TXbowman]

Hendo, I haven't seen a heavy thumb hole stock, only the featherweight. Do you know if they still make them?

[Huntindad]

I have a couple of the thumbhole stocks on mine and my son's savages. They fit well.

Mine...is fairly unique...It is a left handed stock on a right handed action. I shoot a bow right handed and a rifle left handed.

[stickemhard3]

I have a Remington 700 with a thumbhole stock and it fit perfect. Took all of 20 min. to change over from the old stock. I love the stock and will be buying more in the future.

[Pullersboy]

I’m thinking of doing the same...can you post some pics?

This is the only pic I could find. I'm not in a position to get more pics until tomorrow night.

[jaspermac]

This is the only pic I could find. I'm not in a position to get more pics until tomorrow night.

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That is very nice! Did you have to bed the barrel?

I’m between the exact stock you have and a bell and carlson

[Pullersboy]

That is very nice! Did you have to bed the barrel?

I’m between the exact stock you have and a bell and carlson

No. The barrel is floated. I did bed the whole action though.

[Tony Pic]

I put a Boyds on my SS Axis in .223. Changed the whole feel of the gun. Bought the replacement trigger guard also. Topped it with a Leupold Rifleman. The gun is a looker now and is VERY accurate for such a economy priced gun. I would have never bought one, won it in a raffle and I am impressed. I have another Boyds on my AAC Handi Rifle and again. Love the way it feels and shoots compared to factory stock sets.
Savage is on top. Mossberg MVP below.

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