Boyds stock comments

[Lafitte]

I am about to push the go button on getting a Boyds stock for my Winchester 70, .30-06. Will be replacing the factory plastic $11 stock. Any comments or recommendations?
Thanks, Lafitte

 

[bikemutt]

I have a couple Boyd's stocks, one on a Ruger 10-22, the other on a Savage 93. I really like them, fit and finish are perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to shop at Boyd's if I were looking around.

 

[loose noose]

It's hard to beat Boyds stocks for quality and looks, I do like there gray laminated stocks, especially the one I've got on my Savage Model 93.

 

[gulogulo1970]

I like mine, I put one on a Savage Hog Hunter.

One thing I didn't anticipate was, it is really heavy vs the original synthetic stock.

 

[tjs45d]

I have a thumbhole on a Savage 12, and like a previous poster said, it's heavy. But they are a very nice, well finished stock. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them, quality and delivery has been good in my experiences.

 

[MountainBear]

I have had all kinds of issues with fit and finish on their two piece stocks, but have had good luck with their one piece stocks...

 

[jmr40]

I don't care for plywood stocks. They are HEAVY and far less durable than even cheap plastic and don't look a bit better. The plastic stock that came on your rifle is a better stock. If you want to upgrade there are far better options.

 

[The Big D]

I agree with jmr40 - there's really no problem for which a plywood stock is the solution.

What's wrong with the current stock? Understanding that problem seems like the place to start.

 

[Clark]

Boyds is the walmart of stock suppliers.

You will pay more elsewhere if you are after some generic stock.

I think I have bought (6) of the Boyds pro varmint stocks in the last year.
Rem700, Mauser, Sav110, and Mosin Nagant

My brother just got a quote from a smaller outfit that does very nice work. They want $500 for fitting.... but they have the choice wood.

 

[HankC]

I have several Boyds stocks, Tteir earlier laminated stocks would develop cracks along the laminate if used on large caliper rifles. Boyds added enforcement inserts to address that. Their solid wood stocks are nice and I use for couple rifles. They used to offer many cheaper unfinished stocks and I always buy unfinished since minor fitting and bedding are typical anyway. Now seems like they prefer selling finished stocks with higher price tags but not so much unfinished. No more Factory Second an Crazy Deals either!

 

[DougW]

I put a Boyds stock on my 700 VTR. Straightened out the groups from 3-4" to <1" at 100 yards. The laminated works for me.

 

[Lafitte]

Not planning on getting a laminated stock, just solid wood. The issue with the plastic is that it is somewhat flexible and seems to be slapping the barrel when fired, besides being ugly. I don't mind plastic if it is stable, in fact I have one on a Rem 700 sps stainless that works well.
Lafitte

 

[CraigC]

I don't care for plywood stocks. They are HEAVY and far less durable than even cheap plastic and don't look a bit better. The plastic stock that came on your rifle is a better stock. If you want to upgrade there are far better options.

I agree with jmr40 - there's really no problem for which a plywood stock is the solution.

What's wrong with the current stock? Understanding that problem seems like the place to start.

Pure nonsense. Firstly, they look 1000% better for those like myself who prefer wood over synthetics. With the advantage of being more stable and water resistant than walnut. Secondly, they are far more rigid than the cheap plastic stocks that many new rifles come with. Most factory plastic stocks are flimsy and allow way too much movement, which can affect accuracy and consistency. I don't know why anyone wold say they're not more durable because they're much more durable than wood and wood has been used for only a few hundred years. Lastly, they're much less expensive than a high quality synthetic.

That said, I've had very positive experience with Boyds stocks. The factory Savage laminates are also made by them. I was planning on getting a Ruger Rimfire American .17HMR and immediately ordering a Boyds stock for it.

 

[Nature Boy]

They look better than a black piece of plastic, that's for sure.

 

[Clark]

Here are 4 rifles i painted with Aluma-hyde II

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...re-aerosol-paints/aluma-hyde-ii-prod1117.aspx

The top rifle is a 223 Sav110 with a Boyd's laminate stock.

It was made for a different Sav110 [1972 Sav110 223 hole spacing is very obscure]. But I made it fit.

 

[rbernie]

Boyds offers a walnut option for most stocks, and they're far lighter than the laminate. I like 'em, and have used probably a dozen or more for various rifle builds.

 

[Lafitte]

I am planning to get the stock in walnut but I do appreciate the comments on both solid wood and laminated stocks.

Lafitte

 

[rbernie]

Pay the extra for the checkering; I like their 'traditional' pattern myself.

 

[minutemen1776]

I bought a Boyd's stock for a Remington 700. It looked nice, but there was a lot more hand fitting required than I'd bargained for. Out of the box, my "finished" stock did not fit well at all. As others have noted, the laminate material was also very heavy. The recoil pad was very stiff as well. Other than it looking nice, I was not very impressed.