show me your boyds stocks. :)
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Typed in "Axis" on the Boyds search and got a list of items, some of them stocks.
Clicked a stock and got some specs, plus an embedded video (also on YT).
How sucky is that?
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Prod...n-factory-barrel-channel-forest-camo-finished
Now all Axis rifles are long action, but within that there are short and long magazines........so you must go by what your mag is (some folks have ordered "long action" for short action magazine versions and it is then that some ire comes with policy/other. They screwed up, not Boyds.
There are reminders on making sure the purchaser orders exactly what they want.
Clicked a stock and got some specs, plus an embedded video (also on YT).
How sucky is that?
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Prod...n-factory-barrel-channel-forest-camo-finished
Now all Axis rifles are long action, but within that there are short and long magazines........so you must go by what your mag is (some folks have ordered "long action" for short action magazine versions and it is then that some ire comes with policy/other. They screwed up, not Boyds.
There are reminders on making sure the purchaser orders exactly what they want.
Woodworker74
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Here's my Ruger American in a Boyd's stock. It's the "Prairie Hunter" with a few of their options added. The finish was great, the inletting and fit were ok. A bit snug, but ok.
The only thing that I wasn't super thrilled with was the Limbsaver pad being a grind to fit. It didn't have what I would call a "custom" finished look to it. It looked like they belt sanded the crap out of it and called it good.
I've since bedded the action and it shoots really nice little groups now. I also love the feel of the cheek piece. In my opinion it was well worth the money. I didn't have this upgrade in mind when I originally purchased the rifle in 2013, but I love the way it looks and shoots, so I'm happy.
The only thing that I wasn't super thrilled with was the Limbsaver pad being a grind to fit. It didn't have what I would call a "custom" finished look to it. It looked like they belt sanded the crap out of it and called it good.
I've since bedded the action and it shoots really nice little groups now. I also love the feel of the cheek piece. In my opinion it was well worth the money. I didn't have this upgrade in mind when I originally purchased the rifle in 2013, but I love the way it looks and shoots, so I'm happy.
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CarJunkieLS1
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I'll post pics of mine later today when I get to a computer. I have 2 on different guns
OpticsPlanet
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I have one for my Savage Bmag. I got the pepper finish/color. I really like it.
If I can find the picture, I will post it. I think its on an old phone...
I would buy from Boyds again.
-Matt S.
If I can find the picture, I will post it. I think its on an old phone...
I would buy from Boyds again.
-Matt S.
I have seen the stocks in real life (for Axis and other firearms).
The pics of the site IMHO are reflective of what stuff looks like.
Variation can be had, and lighting does affect how stuff appears.
I dislike the comb on some of their stocks, think it doesn't have the best of lines.
Other stuff they make looks better and might be worthy of purchase. Over a dozen stocks seen firsthand, all snug fit (that a good thing). Too much wood is better than not enough!
The pics of the site IMHO are reflective of what stuff looks like.
Variation can be had, and lighting does affect how stuff appears.
I dislike the comb on some of their stocks, think it doesn't have the best of lines.
Other stuff they make looks better and might be worthy of purchase. Over a dozen stocks seen firsthand, all snug fit (that a good thing). Too much wood is better than not enough!
rduchateau2954
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Nutmeg thumbhole on my Marlin 60. I wouldn't recommend a thumbhole, this thing is heavy.
Sorry about the yellow, of you want better pictures I'll take it outside.
Sorry about the yellow, of you want better pictures I'll take it outside.
Nature Boy
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I wonder why the thumbholes would be so heavy, it looks like a lot of wood is taken out. the yellows fine and that's an awesome looking stock. thanks for the pic.
I really like the pepper in the post above, its different. I wonder If that comes with the cheek comb.
woodworker, that stock is a beauty but I have a heavy barrel and don't think it would look good like that, but I would like my pencil barrel in that stock.
I wonder why the thumbholes would be so heavy, it looks like a lot of wood is taken out. the yellows fine and that's an awesome looking stock. thanks for the pic.
I really like the pepper in the post above, its different. I wonder If that comes with the cheek comb.
woodworker, that stock is a beauty but I have a heavy barrel and don't think it would look good like that, but I would like my pencil barrel in that stock.
rduchateau2954
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They make a standard and raised comb stock. I think the thumbhole weighs so much because they had to add wood around the hole.
That pepper is purdy.
That pepper is purdy.
onegunred
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I need to contact Boyds and see if they will do a walnut stock for a Howa 1500 #2 barrel without a rollover cheek piece. I shoot right handed and my son shoots left handed.
Nature Boy
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ohihunter, I'll take a picture of the other side when I get home.
This stock is for a 1903 A3. Requires you to relieve the stock to clear the bolt handle. I also had to dremel some room for the Timney trigger assembly. Other than that, it locks right up and is not touching the barrel. My first Boyd. Impressed with the quality and looks. No sure how they do it for $100 bucks.
This stock is for a 1903 A3. Requires you to relieve the stock to clear the bolt handle. I also had to dremel some room for the Timney trigger assembly. Other than that, it locks right up and is not touching the barrel. My first Boyd. Impressed with the quality and looks. No sure how they do it for $100 bucks.
dusty14u
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This pic is not the best but here is my Savage 93FVSS in 22mag. It is extremely accurate and comfortable to shoot
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richie
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Here's a pic of my mod.700 adl's, all with Boyds feather weight thumbhole stocks. The stock that's not a thumbhole, came from Remington like that, but I would bet it was made by Boyds for Remington.
Txhillbilly
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I have several Boyd's stocks,and have put a few on friends rifles.Boyd's does make laminate stocks for a lot of factory rifles.If it's a laminate stock,chances are Boyd's made it.
I don't like the finishes that Boyd's uses on their stocks,so I always order mine unfinished and finish them myself.
Factory Savage/Boyd's stock-
LH Thumbhole that I finished-
Another one that I finished-
Blue/Black/Grey Tacticool stock.The colors don't look like the picture,the camera made the blue a lot lighter than it really is.-
I don't like the finishes that Boyd's uses on their stocks,so I always order mine unfinished and finish them myself.
Factory Savage/Boyd's stock-
LH Thumbhole that I finished-
Another one that I finished-
Blue/Black/Grey Tacticool stock.The colors don't look like the picture,the camera made the blue a lot lighter than it really is.-
I've always had to do a lot of planing and sanding on the Boyds stocks I've bought, but I like the wood to be flush with the metal parts. I sold a new M1 Garand set once because it was just way too fat all over. But the buyer wanted exactly that for a match rifle. I wanted the slimmer WWII profile.
I recently put one on my Winchester 94AE, it also needed a lot of fitting to slim down properly. I think a lot depends on the taste of the buyer, and Boyd's has a "easier to make them smaller, can't make 'em bigger" approach to manufacturing.
Quality products though, IMO. But they charge extra if you want raw, unfinished wood.
I recently put one on my Winchester 94AE, it also needed a lot of fitting to slim down properly. I think a lot depends on the taste of the buyer, and Boyd's has a "easier to make them smaller, can't make 'em bigger" approach to manufacturing.
Quality products though, IMO. But they charge extra if you want raw, unfinished wood.
rduchateau2954
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You can also get a slew of custom options, which I like.
awesome guys, I want to swap the cheapo savage axis stocks to something nicer and tighter. im thinking the pepper color and maybe just the regular style stock. thumbholes look cool but for a bench/hunting gun I don't think it would be comfortable.
rduchateau2954
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The thumbhole is great for the range, but it's a lot of weight to lug around the woods.
cat_IT_guy
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What do I think of it? Its a very good looking stock. A couple complaints though... 1) I had to remove a bit of material from the front of the stock, as the bull barrel (.920, nothing crazy huge) was pressing on it. 2) I wish it came with sling studs (maybe an option? not sure.). I ended up installing my own, but getting them centered was tougher than I imagined.
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