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boyds gunstocks opinion
varian
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anyone have one of these? being laminate are they fairly resistant to weather and warpage? have been looking at their website and like the looks of them, but have never held one in hand. anyone with any actual experience you would care to share?
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I replaced the gray plastic abomination that came on the Stevens 200 series years ago with a Boyd's laminate stock. Whatever the "directions" might indicate prepare for what is likely to be a fair amount of final touches for a good fit. I changed out the plastic because I felt it flexed too much to realize the full potential of the Stevens (Savage 110) platform. There was little to no immediate improvement but as I tweaked and whittled, and procured a new front action screw of the correct length for the new stock, things gradually came together and I'm happy with the result.
Pretty decent fitting of a nicely functional recoil pad. The stock gets wet every time it rains during the Texas deer season 'cause that's why I have it - to use in the wet. The rifle gets used as a loaner for ranch guests who travel light so it has a few dings that look better on Boyds laminate than they would on most other stocks in the inventory. It's holding up well and still looks nice I think. Repeated coats of water seal in the barrel channel was probably a good utilization of my time. The last time it hunted all day in the rain it shot on the money the next morning on the range - I've never noted the zero changing after wetting. They are not lightweight but I'd rate mine as durable, of good quality, and not bad looking. Hope that helps.
While I have Richard's rather than Boyds, I have seen both of their displays at the Shot Show a couple of times. The both look good in terms of finish and fit options. I've found very little fitting necessary but quite a bit of sanding required if you want a glass-like final finish. I tried to do my first one myself and it turned out OK with a lacquer finish. My 3 others I sent to a guy in TX along with the barreled actions. They were glass beaded and an oil finish applied. They put my work to shame. I'm sure you will be happy with either brands. If used in the rain just dry and oil if you feel necessary. You will also take care of the metal naturally. I've had no problem with warpage.
The only Boyd's I have is on a 10/22 that I did 2 years ago. No complaints and it was a good fit. I do have a laminate factory stock on a Win70 that I bought 15 years ago and it has held up well, both here in Michigan and a half dozen trips to Montana over the years. Bob
thanks all. dont mind doing some fitting. going on a 338 win mag so a little extra weight might be appreciated. thanks again
Put three Boyds stocks on three Savage 110 rifles. Two were drop-ins. The third was from a 110 from the 80s. Before I bought the stock I talked to a guy at Boyds, told him it was a 110E and when I bought it new. He had me measure some dimensions on the action, then told me what would be involved in fitting one of their stocks so I could get an idea what would have to be done - and if I could do it. Turns out back in the 80s Savage made a number of 110 action lengths and configurations. He sent a stock that was close; needed done just what he said it would require. The 110 is an accurate rifle and they still are with those Boyds stocks.