Boyds stocks

[jmr40]

Just be aware. Savage has changed their specs for stocks multiple times over the years. Depending on when it was made and the type of magazine it has there are at least 3 different stock patterns and they are not interchangeable. Where the action screws are located and the cutout for the mag box are different. You need to be very careful when ordering to make sure you get one that fits your rifle.

Most of the aftermarket stocks out there are designed for the newest configuration so you may have trouble finding one for an older rifle.

If it were mine, I'd buy 2-3 cans of Krylon in colors I liked and just paint over the dipped stock with a DIY camo paint job. While I have nothing against Boyd's, a new stock will probably cost more than you paid for the rifle. It won't make it any more accurate and you can't make a Savage look good. No reason to double the weight of the stock. The one you have works fine. A laminated wood stock is a step in the wrong direction IMO.

 

[conan32120]

Just be aware. Savage has changed their specs for stocks multiple times over the years. Depending on when it was made and the type of magazine it has there are at least 3 different stock patterns and they are not interchangeable. Where the action screws are located and the cutout for the mag box are different. You need to be very careful when ordering to make sure you get one that fits your rifle.

Most of the aftermarket stocks out there are designed for the newest configuration so you may have trouble finding one for an older rifle.

If it were mine, I'd buy 2-3 cans of Krylon in colors I liked and just paint over the dipped stock with a DIY camo paint job. While I have nothing against Boyd's, a new stock will probably cost more than you paid for the rifle. It won't make it any more accurate and you can't make a Savage look good. No reason to double the weight of the stock. The one you have works fine. A laminated wood stock is a step in the wrong direction IMO.

Have you ever tried a Boyds? I have 2, both replaced plastic stocks, both improved accuracy substantially and neither cost more than my rifles.

 

[hso]

I recently asked my local gunshop if they could remove paint, and they said they would. I would replace it with a boyds laminate stock

Yes, they are excellent stocks, but why remove the cammo if you're replacing the stock (and why replace the stock instead of just getting it cleaned up or recoated).

 

[TSchwab25]

It's because of how the top of the factory Boyds thumbhole stock is shaped. Here are a few photos showing the difference. The factory Boyds thumbhole stock is on top in all photos. Now the Beartooth will work on the Boyds thumbhole stock because I have had one on it. But it is not very stable due to the shape of the stock.

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I was planning on getting a sporter style stock, If I had a thumbhole stock it would be hard to get to the safety when hunting. But thats good to know for the future if I wanted one on another rifle.

 

[TSchwab25]

Yes, they are excellent stocks, but why remove the cammo if you're replacing the stock (and why replace the stock instead of just getting it cleaned up or recoated).

I want to remove the paint on the barrel and action, take it back to the stainless look.

 

[12Bravo20]

@jmr40 is correct. You need to pay attention to the spacing of the action screws and also magazine types. Instead of doing a bunch of typing I will post a link that does an excellent job at describing the differences in Savage rifles over the years.

https://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?128-Savage-Action-Lengths

 

[P89DCSS]

I have 2 Boyd's stocks that replaced Tupperware Remington 700 stocks made after 2010. Talk about no sole...I'll take a Boyd's over cheap factory plastic stocks every time. Boyds 700 stocks fit very well with minor chisel paring for aftermarket triggers.

 

[FL-NC]

I have a Boyds stock on my wal mart 700 that came with the plastic trash stock. I'm happy with it.

 

[TSchwab25]

@jmr40 is correct. You need to pay attention to the spacing of the action screws and also magazine types. Instead of doing a bunch of typing I will post a link that does an excellent job at describing the differences in Savage rifles over the years.

https://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?128-Savage-Action-Lengths

I believe mine to be a 3rd gen short action, I will have to check when I get back home, but that would be the current generation which should be what boyds is selling currently I would think.

 

[12Bravo20]

Boyds makes stocks for both the staggered feed and center feed short action Savage rifles. And there is also a difference between top bolt release and bottom bolt release.

 

[doubleh]

I have purchased three of their stocks and two would have worked OK but not great as they came. One required some work as the inletting for the action wasn't finished and one side of the fore end was much wider than the other side. One was a thumb hole stock and had very little wood left in the hole. My thumb just floated around in it. The other fit Ok but was just a blah stock. Nothing about it fit me very well. Someone else might have been fine with it. The last two mentioned have been sitting in a cabinet for quite few years now replaced by stocks I built from scratch. The first after being turned into decent stock got traded off.

This is strictly my opinion so take it for what it is. Boyd's builds some butt ugly stocks of which the AT-1 is about the worst. Otherwise I consider the others to be the basis to build a nice fitting, good looking, and durable stock from inexpensively. If you are the least bit competent with rasps, files, and sandpaper the job is not difficult to do. Sometimes a little chisel or dremel work might be required in the action. Glass bedding the action and just a little bit of the barrel helps with accuracy. Of course refinishing will be required.

 

[kimberkid]

Im happy with my Boyd's stocks. Im thinking about getting one for Ruger American 17HMR.

I was looking at the Ruger American but I bought a Savage 93 in 17HMR at Walmart and it came with a Boyd’s stock on it, heavy barrel, accu-trigger, threaded barrel, and Weaver 3-9x40 and the stock has an integrated cheek piece and adjustable length of pull … I think it was $458.

Shot 5 rounds at 50 yards, right out of the box without adjusting the scope with CCI Varmint.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

My Savage 93 has one too. Just a walnut stock from them.

 

[12Bravo20]

Boyds At-one stocks have an adjustable cheek rest and adjustable length of pull. I have heard both good and bad on the At-one on several different forums. It seems that some really like the At-one and others dislike it.

My only experience with Boyds stocks is the factory thumbhole stock that came on my MkII BTVLSS. While fit and finish is good, I just didn't like the low comb height. I prefer a good cheek weld over a chin weld when shooting with high power scopes.

 

[Riomouse911]

They are fine, just have no soul.

I agree full walnut is the best.,I’d say poly stocks have zero soul, laminate stocks are a bit better since they are wooden-ish. Boyds also make all walnut stocks if those are your choice.

I have Boyd’s laminate stocks on a Ruger American Rimfire .22WMR and a Win Model 70 7mm Rem Mag. They look good but are a bit heavy.

I also have a Boyd’s walnut stock on my 5,300,000 series M1 Garand, as that gun had very good metal, but the wood was pretty beat.

I recommend Boys stocks, each has dropped in easily and the guns shoot well once it’s all dialed in.

 

[CptnAwesome]

I have heard both good and bad on the At-one on several different forums. It seems that some really like the At-one and others dislike it.

Exactly. I have rarely seen in between.
. I have the thumbhole model and love it.

I own 4 Boyds stocks total (At-1, Featherweight thumbhole, Spike Camp, and I think Varmint is the name). I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Especially since they now offer pillar bedding.

 

[conan32120]

Exactly. I have rarely seen in between.
. I have the thumbhole model and love it.

I own 4 Boyds stocks total (At-1, Featherweight thumbhole, Spike Camp, and I think Varmint is the name). I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Especially since they now offer pillar bedding.

how do you like that spike camp? I have 2 neither is a thumbhole, kinda worried about its strength.

 

[CptnAwesome]

how do you like that spike camp? I have 2 neither is a thumbhole, kinda worried about its strength.

How do I like it? It's okay but not great. I like the feel of it, it's better than the flimsy plastic stock.
It's on a rifle I won't hunt with much, if at all. If it was I would have went with something a little better. But it should hold up to use if it is used quite a bit.