Laminate replacement for AXIS - BOYDS

[Trigger Man]

I am interested in ordering a stock from Boyds, but have a question.
I am a short shooter, standing 5'6" and have shorter, sausage fingers. Will the FT Thumbhole stock be too long of a reach to the trigger for someone with short fingers?

[sales@boydsgunstocks]

The FT may have too long of a trigger pull for you as some customers have experienced this issue and they claim to have small hands as well. I would hate to say one way or another though as it all boils down to customer preference and what they are willing to tolerate. There are a couple other options such as the Classic and Prairie Hunter. I hope this helps and if you have any other questions feel free to send me a PM!!

~ Jen

[NVBighorn]

Just received the email notifying me stock has shipped. I ordered 1/13/14. Can't wait to get it! I ordered the classic in pepper.

Thank you boyd!

[palerider338]

I am interested in ordering a stock from Boyds, but have a question.
I am a short shooter, standing 5'6" and have shorter, sausage fingers. Will the FT Thumbhole stock be too long of a reach to the trigger for someone with short fingers?

I have the same problem......Savage Adjustment Tool (aka Dremel ) with a 1 " sanding drum usually solves the problem. Open up the thumbhole on the side closest to the trigger until it fits your hand comfortably.

[Jay24bal]

All backorders and current orders for the Axis/Edge will ship this week. All orders have been made stock wise - just have been waiting on outside vendors for the trigger components, which we have now received an ample supply of. We apologize for any and all inconveniences and will be getting stocks in your hands very soon!

Looks to be true as I just received shipping notification of the stock I ordered on 1/7 (nutmeg prairie hunter with some custom options). After putting one on my .223 and being very pleased with it, I can not wait to dress up the 308!

[Swissfan]

Mine should ship soon, I ordered a FT in pepper on 1/8.

[Trigger Man]

Thanks! You wouldn't happen to have any pics of the modified stock, do you?

I have the same problem......Savage Adjustment Tool (aka Dremel ) with a 1 " sanding drum usually solves the problem. Open up the thumbhole on the side closest to the trigger until it fits your hand comfortably.

[palerider338]

Here's the link : http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?24417-Stevens-200-Diamond-in-the-rough

Not sure how well you can see the modifications

[Trigger Man]

Thanks!!

Here's the link : http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?24417-Stevens-200-Diamond-in-the-rough

Not sure how well you can see the modifications

[lotusboyrulz]

My stock should be here on 2/4/14. I will make a vid on how to replace the stock. post it on YouTube and also post some pics on here.

[danjurista]

Got my boyds stock today, took about 5 minutes to change 2 screws and fit like a glove. I got the classic in forest camo, it looks great on the 308 stainless!

[Trigger Man]

Has anybody found the need to bed (pillar and/or glass) these Boyd stocks?

[shoalwater]

Has anybody found the need to bed (pillar and/or glass) these Boyd stocks?

I too would like to know if anyone has pillar bed one of these stocks. I am getting ready to order one for a build I have going on and wondering if I should have pillars installed.

[lopeha]

I have a RH Axis but shoot lefty. Called Boyd's & asked if they would consider building a stock with a raised cheekpiece on both sides. Here's to hoping!

[PDX1953]

Am I correct in assuming the .223 Axis uses a short action stock?

[LoneWolf]

Yes

[Trigger Man]

I too would like to know if anyone has pillar bed one of these stocks. I am getting ready to order one for a build I have going on and wondering if I should have pillars installed.
I guess nobody has any suggestions... :(

[jlnft]

I have 3 Boyd's stocks on my Axis' rifles. I've pillar bedded all three. I use 1/8" brass pipe. I really don't know if it was necessary but I enjoy working on them. I shot about 50 rounds(223) today. All 5 round groups were under 1" MOA at 100 yds. My best load(3 groups) came in around 1/2" @ 100yds.

[PDX1953]

I have 3 Boyd's stocks on my Axis' rifles. I've pillar bedded all three. I use 1/8" brass pipe. I really don't know if it was necessary but I enjoy working on them. I shot about 50 rounds(223) today. All 5 round groups were under 1" MOA at 100 yds. My best load(3 groups) came in around 1/2" @ 100yds.

Could you explain how you pillar bedded them? Photos would be appreciated as well.

Thanks

[jlnft]

I don't bed the barrel at all with exception of the area around the pillars. The front pillar is bedded in about a 1 1/2" square around the pillar and barrel. I use a dremel tool to remove about 1/16" to 1/8" around the pillar. The back pillar is a little harder. I only remove about 1/4" around the pillar itself so I have a good base around the pillar.

The front works out to be about .520" long and the back about .980"-1.020", depending how deep the trigger guard pocket cut. For the front pillar make sure the bolt can be threaded into the barrel about 3 threads before it locks down on the pillar. If you make the pillar too short and get too many threads it will lock up the action bolt. I cut the brass pipe with a drill press and hacksaw(be very careful), then sand them to a final length. I also rough up the pillars with a stone in the dremel.

I use JB Weld(NOT the 5 minute stuff) to bed the pillars. I'm sure there are better bedding materials, but I've had very good success with it.

I watched a bunch of YouTube videos and they really helped give me ideas. If I can take some pictures I'll try and post them.