Boyd Stocks for Long Gun yeah or nay?

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I been looking at the AT-ONE stocks for a rifle or two of mine. Looking for yeah or nay to whether are they simple to fit and also functionality?
 
"Simple to fit" is relative to the one doing the work. I've installed dozens of Boyd's stocks and have found them to all be simple to fit, but I also expect to do a little final inletting, blocking, and bedding to make that happen.

I'm not a big fan of the aesthetic of the At-One, but it's a functional stock. I'm a bigger fan of the older ProVarmint (formerly "Tacticool") stock from Boyds, and I use them on a few of my current rifles. I liked them a LOT better when the base stocks were sub-$100, and the up-featured adjustable comb and checkering only brought them to $150-75. Kinda feels dumb in 2025 to think about $300+ for a Boyd's Laminate - but EVERYTHING else is also much higher.
 
I’ve installed three Boyd’s stocks without any problems and happy with the results. One was almost drop in and go. The out two took a little extra work because they went on a couple old sporterized mausers. I’d buy another without batting an eye. Never tried the At-One but maybe in the future.
 
My concern is LOP and I have talked to them concerning it. I also have looked at Richards stocks too, nice but not sure how his pricing goes and also have finish it.

On the Boyd is it recommended to get the bedding with the stock?
 
I have 3 Boyd's stocks, all went in well and were about at the level of OEM fitment. Drops in fine, and tightens up well.

Just like OEM stocks, bedding will most likely tighten up groups a little-especially in higher-recoil rifles. I bedded my 30-06 RAR, the .223 R700 and .22 are un-bedded.
 
On my 4th. 2 At-One Thumbhole, 1 Spike Camp and 1 Varmint Thumbhole. All for Savage actions. I've posted pictures of all of them at one time or another.

I also had a Richards Microfit Field Trekker stock that I spent al lot of time on. Unfortunately it was dropped from a deck onto a concrete pad and broken. I am now looking at doing another to replace one of the At-One's.
 
The AT-1 looks functional but it's hard to look at for me. I suppose someone makes an uglier stock but so far I haven't seen it.

I quit after my fourth Boyd's stock. I got tired of having to finish what Boyd's left undone or was just plain wrong. At least they include enough excess wood that you can turn one into a pretty nice stock. I never ordered seconds but always felt as if that is what I received. I went to making my stocks from scratch and it's been years since I bought a Boyd's stock. Maybe they have improved their product by now.
 
View attachment 1246842 Like mine well enough. Pillar bedding was done well. Did have about 30 seconds with a dremel to wiggle the tang over a fraction.
Is the Stock ambidexterious? I am left hand shooter (In my right mind) shooting with a right handed rifle. I was thinking of replacing my Ruger American Standard GEN2 stock with the Boyd stock. One cause I really like laminate and Boyd has some fantastic color choices. I am guessing it is best to order their stock with the bedding in it also for another 65.00. I like the thumbhole versions but worried that they are not ambidexterious as it is assumed ( I know i used that word) that all are shooting right handed. By the way that looks nice too your stock.
 
On my 4th. 2 At-One Thumbhole, 1 Spike Camp and 1 Varmint Thumbhole. All for Savage actions. I've posted pictures of all of them at one time or another.

I also had a Richards Microfit Field Trekker stock that I spent al lot of time on. Unfortunately it was dropped from a deck onto a concrete pad and broken. I am now looking at doing another to replace one of the At-One's.
I looked at Richards chassis, and some are quite unique in color for laminates. But, you have to finish the chassis and finalize sanding their chassis at the same cost of a finished chassis on else. But then each their own. I have thought about making my own since I am master cabinet maker and though about challenge accepted, but haven't gone that far yet....
 
I have the at-one on a rimfire 10-22, I like it but really don't know how it would hold up on a center fire rifle.
 
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I have the at-one on , but it is on a rimfire 10-22, I like it but really don't know how it would hold up on a center fire rifle.
Yeah that is one thing buggy me will a centerfire rifle do ok in those stocks. I suppose they should but then. I have a ruger 10/22 carbine and enjoy shooting it. I have thought long about buying a Boyd for it and then for the Ruger American going with a MDT Oryx chassis.
 
Is the Stock ambidexterious? I am left hand shooter (In my right mind) shooting with a right handed rifle. I was thinking of replacing my Ruger American Standard GEN2 stock with the Boyd stock. One cause I really like laminate and Boyd has some fantastic color choices. I am guessing it is best to order their stock with the bedding in it also for another 65.00. I like the thumbhole versions but worried that they are not ambidexterious as it is assumed ( I know i used that word) that all are shooting right handed. By the way that looks nice too your stock.
I’m not sure about the thumb hole(I personally never cared for them) but it seems that some aspects otherwise would be… I know they did have some LH options…
I’m thinking of doing another with the agility with the wood cheek piece, but haven’t made up my mind…

ETA mine is in 308, and I’ve run it good… nary am issue.
 
I’m not sure about the thumb hole(I personally never cared for them) but it seems that some aspects otherwise would be… I know they did have some LH options…
I’m thinking of doing another with the agility with the wood cheek piece, but haven’t made up my mind…

ETA mine is in 308, and I’ve run it good… nary am issue.
So i have been nosing at 308's and figuring I may end up replacing the chassis to something more stable than the factory synthetic ones with Boyd or MDT. I do know of anyone local to me that has a Boyd that I could be quite nosey at in person, looking at dressed photos from the manufacturers dont sell me. I personally like to hear from experienced person that owns it and either likes or dislikes so why I asked the questions.
 
"Simple to fit" is relative to the one doing the work. I've installed dozens of Boyd's stocks and have found them to all be simple to fit, but I also expect to do a little final inletting, blocking, and bedding to make that happen.

I'm not a big fan of the aesthetic of the At-One, but it's a functional stock. I'm a bigger fan of the older ProVarmint (formerly "Tacticool") stock from Boyds, and I use them on a few of my current rifles. I liked them a LOT better when the base stocks were sub-$100, and the up-featured adjustable comb and checkering only brought them to $150-75. Kinda feels dumb in 2025 to think about $300+ for a Boyd's Laminate - but EVERYTHING else is also much higher.
I completely agree on the price and the Tacticool.

The At-One that I have was purchased for a simple 6mm build but found it to be kinda flimsy for that. Then it was on a 223 for a while, and finally a 22LR. It works well on the 22LR, and the adjustable stock works great for when my wife wants to shoot it.
 
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This is the one I an shooting right now. It is in 6ARC and carrying a Shilen 28" Bull barrel. I have no regrets with it. This is actually the second round with this stock. Last year it was under a Model 11 Savage with a Varmint barrel in 223 that I had shot for 2 years.
 
I have two AT-ONE stocks. Both fit just fine, but I did end up bedding both..because the whole point of the stock is to improve comfort..thus leading to better shooting. Bedding improved the precision of my groups...but both still worked beyond acceptable for most shooters without the bedding.

They are not the best looking stock...look kinda Sci-fi IMO..but form follows function.
 
I have a Boyd's At-one on a Rem 700 left hand .22-250 and I like it. I shoot this rifle exclusively from a rest but I think the stock would be great for a carry rifle. There are a lot of different stocks available but for the price point the Boyd's stock is worthwhile. Like the color options also. I will be putting another At-one on my Savage mod 110 .204 Ruger soon.
 
Guess I'm a fudd, laminated stocks never appealed to me. If using something besides wood then composites are my thang'.
But to each their own.

They are laminated hardwood stocks.


Think plywood but using hardwoods, you can alter the grain direction and make it stronger than normal as well as more resistant to warping/splitting.
 
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