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bchunter
12-10-2014, 05:54 PM
This isn't really a question but more of an answer or review. If this post is in the wrong section please move it admin.

I had a number of questions about the Boyd's stock fit on the Axis as well as how I was going to go about bedding it. There has been a great post on bedding elsewhere so I will just post a number of pictures of the stock and how it fits my long mag Axis. I have not modified the stock in any way. The stock was ordered in forest camo with a 14-1/4" LOP. Both of my Boyd's stocks are forest camo. (Scope was a freebee :rolleyes:)

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141208_190627.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_164931.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_164843.jpg

In the picture below notice that the sleeve on the mounting hole as well as the tab are both plastic.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_164758.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_164815.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_164855.jpg

Unlike my previous Boyd's FL Thumbhole the barrel is centered in this one.
http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_164910.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_165021.jpg

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_164947.jpg

Not sure what happened here.
http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww167/christiecookies64/IMG_20141209_193241.jpg
ohihunter2014
12-10-2014, 08:09 PM
do you like the varmint stock? i was thinking about getting one for my 223 coyote gun but it looks bulky. how was fitting it? any issues?
bchunter
12-10-2014, 09:57 PM
I've put 10 rounds through it on two occasions now so this isn't a definitive opinion but I think it. The grip is a bit wide to get good traction but it's perfect for pulling back into your shoulder. I would say compared to my thumbhole it's less awkward to grab. The thumbhole is very comfortable once you're in place but it's not a grab and go. I won't describe it as bulky but it isn't a sporter.

I'll give an update after more use but as of right now I would buy another one.
bchunter
12-12-2014, 11:26 PM
<30 rounds and the piece behind the front lug has cracked trough for what it's worth.
abinok
12-12-2014, 11:33 PM
The wood between the front action screw and the magwell?
bchunter
12-13-2014, 01:47 AM
The wood between the front action screw and the magwell?

That's the spot yup
CarolinaShooter
12-13-2014, 02:47 AM
How many rounds with your thumbhole stock? Hopefully you just got a lemon.
bchunter
12-14-2014, 03:19 AM
Thumbhole has to many to count through it. It is much meatier around the screws and I'd have to check but I believe they have metallic inserts/pillars.
CarolinaShooter
12-19-2014, 11:48 PM
Have you contacted boyds yet? I just got my pro varmit today and the wood is cracked at the place you described.
Mitchbcs
01-18-2015, 10:58 PM
Have you contacted boyds yet? I just got my pro varmit today and the wood is cracked at the place you described.

So did they replace you guys stocks? I'm looking to buy a heavy barrel take off to cut down if anyone has one for sale. Pm me if so please...

What the boyd's run you with pillar bedding?