Boyd's stocks for Ruger american

[MidRoad]

Hey folks wondering if anyone has put a Boyd's laminate stocks on their Ruger American?

Just bought all weather .308 American compact and much prefer a laminate stock over synthetic. A Boyd's stock fits the bill and it would dress it up a bit. And can get in a 13.25" LOP which will work out perfect.Iknow the American has v blocks so not sure how the new stock would affect it. So if it's a lateral move accuracy wise(doesn't need to improve) that would be great. If it would hinder accuracy I won't bother. Don't plan on bedding it. This is my timber rifle,not a paper puncher. The added weight of the stock I don't consider a down side ,as the rifle will still be light. So to me as long as it doesn't mess with the accuracy it's a win,win,win No speculations please, just looking for actual experiences with Boyd's being installed on a Ruger American.

 

[Dr T]

I put one on a Ruger American 22-250. The V-blocks need to be epoxied into place for the action to fit the stock properly (You will need some epoxy release agent for the action). Also, I had to put some shims on the action screws to make the magazine release work properly. It looks good and the stock is a lot stiffer than the standard stock. However, I passed it on to my son-in-law before shooting it, and I am not sure if he has taken it out.

 

[FL-NC]

I put one on a RAR predator in 308. It dropped right in, and my groups improved slightly.

 

[MidRoad]

I put one on a RAR predator in 308. It dropped right in, and my groups improved slightly.

Did you do any bedding or did it seem to fit nice and snug?

 

[FL-NC]

Did you do any bedding or did it seem to fit nice and snug?

No, just dropped in. Torqued it to the recommended setting it all.

 

[roo_ster]

Put a Boyds on a Ruger American Compact.

You will need to bed the loose V-blocks, so going from that to bedding from the rear of the action up to the bbl is little more work. Might as well, since you're already paying the time/$$$ cost on the V-blocks. I would not just screw it all together dry and go, that would be courting trouble.

As for accuracy, it was already an accurate rifle...if you did everything perfect at the bench such as front sand bag snug up under magazine, nothing touching forearm, and the like. If not, the forearm came into contact with the bbl and ruined your group.

What changed with the Boyds is that now it is accurate with less-perfect benchrest technique and off the bench. It went from range toy to useful hunting tool.

The factory RAR stock is a sloppy travesty. A Boyd's stock makes a RAR a real rifle.

 

[MidRoad]

Put a Boyds on a Ruger American Compact.

You will need to bed the loose V-blocks, so going from that to bedding from the rear of the action up to the bbl is little more work. Might as well, since you're already paying the time/$$$ cost on the V-blocks. I would not just screw it all together dry and go, that would be courting trouble.

As for accuracy, it was already an accurate rifle...if you did everything perfect at the bench such as front sand bag snug up under magazine, nothing touching forearm, and the like. If not, the forearm came into contact with the bbl and ruined your group.

What changed with the Boyds is that now it is accurate with less-perfect benchrest technique and off the bench. It went from range toy to useful hunting tool.

The factory RAR stock is a sloppy travesty. A Boyd's stock makes a RAR a real rifle.

Did some digging on bedding the blocks the last few days and seems pretty easy. I have jv weld,plumbers putty ,masking tape and neutral wax sitting around the house. I think I'll shoot it and see what I think than go from there.

I was figuring a setting it up with a wrap or two of electrical tape around the barrel to ensure it floats good. Think tang under the safety be shimmed with a piece of tape too?

This guy did an excellent write up.

https://m.imgur.com/gallery/iBArW

 

[roo_ster]

Bones741,

Your approach should work and the linked photos cover most of it. I was just as tapey. I wrapped the bbl in several thicknesses of masking tape. I also removed the trigger works to get them out of the way. Just a couple pins.

When you dry fit make sure it cinches together with equal distances on each side of the bbl. Bbl and forearm fit. If not work the stock or blocks or whatnot. Then duplicate after it is epoxied up and ready to join. I would suggest microballoons to thicken up the epoxy mix and help keep from wandering. A radio control airplane store should have them or order online. You can use other thickening agents. Be careful around the bolt holes. I cleared them with q tips before tightening. I did not wholly trust the release agent there.

Good luck.

 

[MidRoad]

Bones741,

Your approach should work and the linked photos cover most of it. I was just as tapey. I wrapped the bbl in several thicknesses of masking tape. I also removed the trigger works to get them out of the way. Just a couple pins.

When you dry fit make sure it cinches together with equal distances on each side of the bbl. Bbl and forearm fit. If not work the stock or blocks or whatnot. Then duplicate after it is epoxied up and ready to join. I would suggest microballoons to thicken up the epoxy mix and help keep from wandering. A radio control airplane store should have them or order online. You can use other thickening agents. Be careful around the bolt holes. I cleared them with q tips before tightening. I did not wholly trust the release agent there.

Good luck.

Thanks.appreciate the insight

 

[TIMC]

I put this Boyd’s stock on a Ruger American Ranch in .300 B/O. Very nice stock

 

[MidRoad]

View attachment 775132 I put this Boyd’s stock on a Ruger American Ranch in .300 B/O. Very nice stock

Looks very nice. Did you bed it?