Boyds Laminated Stocks opinions

[CApighunter]

I am looking to replace the synthetic stock on my 90s Remington 700 ADL stainless in .30-06. I am wanting to get either Boyds Classic or Prairie Hunter. Any experience with either of these stocks or any Boyds stocks in general?
Thanks, CApighunter

 

[StrutStopper]

I'm happy with the Boyd's Rimfire Varmint Thumbhole stock I put on my Marlin 60. That style stock is heavy though but it made the gun a real shooter on the bench. The shape rides the front rest nicely and the weight helps as well.

 

[SGW42]

I enjoy the laminate Classic I put on my Stevens 200. Drop in fit, well finished, good price.

 

[Birdhunter1]

I put Sport thumbhole on a Savage .223 sporter back in 2008 and it didn't do much to help it shoot. However once I pillar and steel bedded the action it is the best shooting rifle I have.
I have a Thumbhole Varmint in the mail for a 7 mm Rem mag Savage 116. I also have a steel bed kit in the mail from Brownell's, in a few weeks or a month once I get it done I'll post results but I don't see why I will have an issue.

Boyd's laminate stocks are quite awesome, very good products. They do point out on their website in several places that even their 'finished' stocks require minor inletting/bedding/free floating work. Bedding a Remington 700 won't be too bad, there are 20 million video's on it and I think Brownell's even has a how-to on their website.

 

[viking499]

Boyd's make a decent stock for the money. I currently have 2 Boyd's stocks.

 

[cat_IT_guy]

I just put my 10/22 in a Boyd's Blaster. The stock is finished very nicely and sure is pretty to look at. I did, however, have to do some sanding to float the barrel, as I guess the receiver/action area is not 100% straight (ok, its proabably 99.5% straight and I'm anal) and the stock was applying some upward pressure. A little sanding though, and I can slide a business card nearly down to the Vblock (I intentionally left about 1" of support in the barrel channel forward of the Vblock).

For the $100, would I complain that I had to do a bit of fitting? Nah. I like it and cant wait to go shoot it.

 

[MmmDieselFumes]

What kind of shooting do you do? I've had a boyd featherweight thumbhole and a rimfire varmint thumbhole. Loved em both, especially for the money. Another cost effective brand is the Revolution (their tundra, yukon, and extreme are all really cool).

 

[mookiie]

Boyd's stocks are great I have them on several rifles.

 

[rbernie]

I use the Prairie Hunter on most of my field guns, although in walnut instead of laminate. The walnut is lighter by a noticable amount.

I also get mine with the #1 checkering pattern.

 

[richie]

If you go to this post and scan down to #24, you will see pics of my 700 ADLs with Boyd thumbhole stocks. I really really like 'em.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=689376&highlight=boyds+stocks

 

[CApighunter]

Quote:
MmmDieselFumes
What kind of shooting do you do? I've had a boyd featherweight thumbhole and a rimfire varmint thumbhole. Loved em both, especially for the money. Another cost effective brand is the Revolution (their tundra, yukon, and extreme are all really cool).

The 700 is my hunting rifle. I cant stand thumbhole stocks, so those aren't an option.
CApighunter

 

[CApighunter]

Richie-
That bottom ADL looks good. That is the color I like the most. I think it's called "Nutmeg" but I could be wrong.
CApighunter

 

[a-sheepdog]

I put one on a Remington 798 (98 mauser) and was very happy with it. I think that they are well worth the money.

 

[nosmr2]

I've got 2 10/22s with Boyd stocks Snd a Mauser with one. Great stocks, fast shipping and fit well. I've got 1 on their testimonial page. I wouldn't hesitate.

 

[tahoe2]

Boyd's = A good deal for a quality stock, I have two, 98 & 95 mausers , 1-laminate, 1-walnut, very satisfied

 

[petrey10]

i got a boyds walnut stock and its great.... i went ahead and threw some pillars and bedding in it and its a great stock.


I don't have any pics of groups yet but its a shooter

 

[greyling22]

I heard some reports that boyds laminates were kind of soft. Can anybody confirm or deny? I take internet rumor with lots of salt. I've been looking at a boyds thumbhole for my savage.

 

[Al Thompson]

The two I have are not soft unless you compare them to metal. I just happen to have one handy and the edges are quite rigid.

 

[CApighunter]

I see they come without checkering. I tend to like checkering, but after the $55 I might well get a nicer B&C Carbelite for just a bit more. How are they without the checkering and do you feel they need it?
CApighunter

 

[rbernie]

B&C only offers a straight comb for many actions; if you want a raised comb with cheek swell then your options become much more limited.....

 

[Rusty Luck]

I got a Boyds Thumbhole and I love it, I always get compliments on its looks as well as performance.