BSEV and mounting a bipod

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09-15-2012, 11:38 PM
rob_k

BSEV and mounting a bipod

Hi, I'm a new BSEV owner. Anyone have any experience putting a bipod on one of these? Mine came without a swivel stud, and I'm a little hesitant to disassemble it as it is just came to me straight from the gunsmith. I don't want to have a less accurate rifle when I'm done. If I disassemble this to drill it myself (I am a decent woodworker, but know little about the fine art of gunsmithing beyond normal cleaning and field stripping) can I get it back together shooting as well as when I pulled it apart? Does anyone have a better suggestions that doesn't involve disassembly? I am willing to mount a lower rail too and use an atlas bipod, as I love the one on my XCR.
09-15-2012, 11:50 PM
M.O.A.

Harris bipods mount to the stud
09-15-2012, 11:52 PM
rob_k

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Originally Posted by M.O.A.

Harris bipods mount to the stud

Not to be ungrateful, but I don't have a stud. That is what the first part of my post states.
09-16-2012, 12:00 AM
M.O.A.

Oh sorry. Taking the stock off won't hurt it just torque it back down to the right specs.
09-16-2012, 12:04 AM
rob_k

Great, can you tell me where to get those specs? I guess I could look in the manual. :rolleyes:
09-16-2012, 12:36 AM
rob_k

One last question, does anyone know if I significantly risk the glass bedding job that was done by disassembling?
09-16-2012, 07:44 AM
thomae

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Originally Posted by rob_k

One last question, does anyone know if I significantly risk the glass bedding job that was done by disassembling?

If it the bedding job was done well, that should not be a problem.
09-16-2012, 08:02 AM
M.O.A.

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Originally Posted by rob_k

Great, can you tell me where to get those specs? I guess I could look in the manual. :rolleyes:

Bingo ;-)
10-08-2012, 07:40 PM
Richard Giguere

Boyd's Laminate Stock

I received today from Boyds Gunstocks this Channel Forest Laminate Stock. I took it out of the box, and was very pleased that it fit perfectly in every way. All I had to do was simply drill a hole for the holdown screw for the Bipod. I have not yet shot the rifle with this stock. I will tomorrow and will follow up with any comments for anyone interested.

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a36cf6a.jpg

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps36987d20.jpg

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps829425c5.jpg
10-08-2012, 07:45 PM
Richard Giguere

Rob you may want to check out the pics I just posted.

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Originally Posted by rob_k

Not to be ungrateful, but I don't have a stud. That is what the first part of my post states.
10-08-2012, 08:16 PM
fgw_in_fla

Interesting looking stock.

Kinda reminds me of being back in the 60's....

Very abstact, if you catch my drift..

Otherwise, definitely cool looking.

And I didn't know Savage made a bolt action rimfire rifle. Come to think of it, I didn't know they made a rimfire. Maybe I need to look at the catalog a little further.... perhaps get out more.

Frank in Fla
10-08-2012, 08:56 PM
Richard Giguere

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Originally Posted by fgw_in_fla

Interesting looking stock.

Kinda reminds me of being back in the 60's....

Very abstact, if you catch my drift..

Otherwise, definitely cool looking.

And I didn't know Savage made a bolt action rimfire rifle. Come to think of it, I didn't know they made a rimfire. Maybe I need to look at the catalog a little further.... perhaps get out more.

Frank in Fla

Well Frank I will shoot again tomorrow, I will let you know how it feels, and if I do a decent group I will post a pic.
10-19-2012, 09:59 AM
fsr402

That is an absolutely beautiful stock.. Now I want one like that.
10-19-2012, 01:29 PM
Richard Giguere

I am absolutely happy with it in every respect.

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Originally Posted by fsr402

That is an absolutely beautiful stock.. Now I want one like that.
10-20-2012, 08:28 AM
waltt7420

My Savages in Boyds Evo stocks, with bipods mounted on studs I installed...
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/a...ar-1/010-9.jpg
10-20-2012, 08:48 AM
Richard Giguere

Wow two very nice looking rifles. How do you like the feel of them...? I have the Camo stock and if you don't mind I will post a picture in my reply.

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Originally Posted by waltt7420

My Savages in Boyds Evo stocks, with bipods mounted on studs I installed...
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/a...ar-1/010-9.jpg

[IMG]http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a36cf6a.jpg[/IMG]
10-20-2012, 07:51 PM
waltt7420

I love them. They work on the bipods, bags, and freehand very well. I have a Boyds Rimfire Hunter on my Marlin XT22, and it's a great stock as well...
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/a...r-1/001-29.jpg
I'm considering picking one up to try on the Savages, but not before spring.
10-20-2012, 08:34 PM
Richard Giguere

Walt I feel quite confident you won't regret it.....

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Originally Posted by waltt7420

I love them. They work on the bipods, bags, and freehand very well. I have a Boyds Rimfire Hunter on my Marlin XT22, and it's a great stock as well...
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/a...r-1/001-29.jpg
I'm considering picking one up to try on the Savages, but not before spring.
10-27-2012, 08:42 PM
rob_k

Can you tell me more about the studs, where you got them, which ones they are, and what it took to install them?
11-22-2012, 11:44 PM
SlimySquirrel

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-...show=18&page=2

I used a small pilot drill bit first then used a size smaller than the stud thread. I wanted mine in there properly so I used a resin to keep it in place.... it takes time to cure but a day or two will have it pretty solid depending on the brand.

Put some tape on the drill bit the same depth as the thread of the stud so you know how far to go in.