Boyds stocks for 11/111 XP Hunter models With bottom bolt release

I had recently ordered a Boyds for a 111 XP Hunter with the bottom bolt release/DBM.

Fit like a glove, but what I noticed is that they had also cut out a slot on the upper right hand side for the bolt release on on the top. This left a gaping hole, and looked like crap. Plus it opened up an area for junk to get into and mess with things...

I took a piece of Ebony and fitted it to the cut out, and glued it in. Worked like a champ.

Is any one else getting stocks with this cut out that is not needed? Or... Has Boyds corrected this and no longer machines this out?

I just picked up a Mod #11 in 7MM-08 and will order another Boyds for it.

Bill

I just ordered a boyds stock for my 111 bbr. If there is a hole I'll let you know. I'm getting it tomorrow via ups.

I just got one for my 11 xp. It did not have a slot for the top release.

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Originally Posted by cjfish

I just got one for my 11 xp. It did not have a slot for the top release.

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Thats great to hear. Will be ordering one in a few days.

I just need a long action screw

I got my stock in. It bolted right up! No problems! And there was no slot!!
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Did you have to order bottom metal or did the plastic bottom components mount up ok? I am looking at the Featherweight Thumbhole and on the Boyds site it says I need to order bottom metal from Savage to make the swap work, did you have this issue? Thanks for any help!

When choosing the model on Boyd's website there is a difference between the top and bottom bolt release. That is the difference between the "gap" and not having one.

Lankee- I bought a tacticool for my xp and the bottom plastic fit fine and was good enough to get me the range. I plan on ordering new metal just have not got there yet.