Boyd's stocks question

[Airborneguy]

Boyd's has that awesome pepper stock that I've wanted for awhile now. I missed out when they offerred it for the Camp 9, but am now considering doing my Remington 700 instead.

How much work should I expect? They describe it as being "minor", but I've never done this before. Also, is the stock already "polished/finished" or do I have to do that afterwards also?

Mine is a 1972-production ADL. No floorplate. On Boyd's website I'm assuming that means the "blind" magazine?

 

[nortatoga]

I got a thumbhole stock for my Ruger 77/22 I think they called it semi inlett meaning I had to sand and put a finish on it ( used Tru-Oil ) I also had to open the barrel channel some! I sat and drank some beer and actually enjoyed doing it. Also got a Varmint/Tactical stock for the Mini 14 Target model haven't put that on yet may need a little dremel work?

 

[togmaster]

Let us know how the Mini turns out. I've been thinking of adding a Boyds stock to my stainless mini.

 

[GUNSICK]

On a 700 the action should drop right in with minimal fitting. They sell both finished and unfinished stocks. I have 2 and they fit 100%. I had to open up the channel on one for a bull barrel because it was only available in a regular barrel profile. I also pillar bedded them both when I got them. Solid quality stocks, worth every dollar.

 

[Airborneguy]

Can you tell me something about pillar bedding? I don't know anything about this at all.

 

[GUNSICK]

Can you tell me something about pillar bedding? I don't know anything about this at all.

Pillar bedding is when you drill the takedown screw holes in the stock larger and epoxy a steel or aluminum tubes in them. This way the action and trigger assembly are metal to metal when assembled instead of metal to wood. You get a consisted torque when assembled because it won't flex like the wood.

I use these guys pillars for all my builds http://www.raveneyecustom.com/Pages/BeddingPillars.aspx

 

[Snappo]

I took my Remington 700 XHR and put it in a Boyd's Left Hand Thumbhole and added a Timney 510 trigger. Overall I am happy, but I would never ruin an already pillar'ed weapon to add a $150 Boyd. Example - I would never change the build of either of my 700 Police, or my 700 Classic from 1986. But a modern weapon that's not pillar'ed - sure, why not. I think Boyd did a great job.

 

[Snappo]

Boyd's has that awesome pepper stock that I've wanted for awhile now. I missed out when they offerred it for the Camp 9, but am now considering doing my Remington 700 instead.

How much work should I expect? They describe it as being "minor", but I've never done this before. Also, is the stock already "polished/finished" or do I have to do that afterwards also?

Mine is a 1972-production ADL. No floorplate. On Boyd's website I'm assuming that means the "blind" magazine?

The "minor" work they talk about may be non-existent. I did have to do some sanding to get my M1 Garand set the way I needed with regard to the trigger guard movement, but the Remington 700 dropped right in with zero touching. You can see the quality and beauty of the Boyd stock on this photo - second from the top. I have been REALLY impressed with the quality of the workmanship and the wood. I have to assume they have a very expensive 4 axis CNC and a great wood supplier.