Question on Boyds Pro Varmint

[Jay24bal]

Hey All -

I am working on a build, and was hoping to get input if anyone has encountered the same situation.

I have a 1" bull barrel on order for an Axis action. Rather than waiting on MDT to release the HS3 chassis for the Axis (it has been listed as "coming soon" for 6 months now and when I contacted them they said they had no date set yet, but were hoping for "fall of 2015"), I may just order the Pro Varmint stock from Boyds.

My question is this: Is there enough meat on the forend of the Pro Varmint to remove material to fit a 1" bull barrel and still have a stiff forend? It appears that the Pro Varmint is the thickest forend that Boyds offers, so I figured if there was a stock they make to do it with, the Pro Varmint would be it.

I have 3 Boyds stocks, but none are the Pro Varmint model, so I can not see for myself. I am hoping someone has experience doing this and can lend some guidance.

If it works, I will just order it and see how it does, and if need be, order the HS3 from MDT at a later time once it is available and the kinks are worked out if The Pro Varmint does not work. I like the Boyds stocks I have, and if all I have to do is remove material and pillar bed it, I will just order it.

Thanks.

[BlueDog]

Jay, there is plenty of meat in the Pro Varmint. My barrel is 1.25", and the remaining stock is plenty stiff/sturdy.

Check my post here for pics:
http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?45363-Axis-Barrel-Mod-range-results

[Jay24bal]

Wow, thanks for the quick reply BlueDog, and very impressive project you have there.

That is good to know that your massive 1.25" barrel fit and left plenty of room. Also, I am thinking of going with their new adjustable comb option as you did, so it was nice to see it in action. How well does the adjustable comb stay locked in place?

[BlueDog]

It locks very well. I thought it would lock via the side like the KMW Loggerhead, but instead adjusts through the top.
http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u390/ThirstyDogBlue/8C5B9BC2-8322-44E6-BBE5-93A071BABF3C_zpsopkafmou.jpg (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/ThirstyDogBlue/media/8C5B9BC2-8322-44E6-BBE5-93A071BABF3C_zpsopkafmou.jpg.html)

[Jay24bal]

Thanks again. Knowing my 1" barrel will fit with plenty of room, that the comb locks up well, and the fact that CDI now has the DBM, I am fairly certain I am going to go this route. Now, just the pain to wait 12-14 more weeks on my barrel...

[BlueDog]

Awesome. I think you'll enjoy the setup. (I did)