Lennyjoe
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I’m gonna swap the factory plastic stock off of a Savage Axis ii to a Boyd’s and would appreciate any lessons learned on free floating and glass bedding a new stock. The factory stock isn’t my favorite and made a lot of noise walking thru the woods during deer season so an upgrade was in the making. If all goes well, I’m going to do the same to my Savage 110 30-06 as it’s factory stock is pretty beat up from years of hunting abuse.
FWIW, right before deer season, I actually swapped stocks on the 110 and the new stock caused my groups to open up quite a bit so I know the new stock needs work. Put the old stock back on and groups tightened back to what it was over the years. Great lesson learned on how a stock can effect groups if not properly fitted.
So for those who’ve worked in new stocks in the past, care to share lessons learned up front? I’m in the read and take notes phase before I begin.
FWIW, right before deer season, I actually swapped stocks on the 110 and the new stock caused my groups to open up quite a bit so I know the new stock needs work. Put the old stock back on and groups tightened back to what it was over the years. Great lesson learned on how a stock can effect groups if not properly fitted.
So for those who’ve worked in new stocks in the past, care to share lessons learned up front? I’m in the read and take notes phase before I begin.