Trying to decide on a Boyds stock will it help?

[Bearguide444]

I have a 110 LA with the Tupperware stock and I dont like the flex in the forearm I have plenty of barrel float but when I add on the Bi pod there is plenty of flex. Has anyone went to a Boyds stock because of this problem if so did it help with the flex.

[Ben Hadd]

I own five Boyd's stocked rifles. 4 of the 5 were 'finished' when they arrived and none needed anything but to screw in and shoot. I did, of course, bed the tang and chamber on each. The fifth one was 'unfinished'. I will not do that again. First of all it had to have 3/8ths of an inch of wood removed forward of the floor plate. The barrel channel had to be enlarged for the action to 'seat'. Not being a stock maker, or even having proper tools, this was a beast of a job, but once done, the 1891 Argentine Mauser with the new .257 Roberts barrel slowly burned it way from 1.50 inch to a .44 five shot group. Go 'finished' if at all possible.

[daddyusmaximus]

Just called them today to check on my first order with them. It's due in tomorrow. I'm stoked!

[Bearguide444]

Ben hadd do you still have the forearm flex with the boyds stock?

[Frank V]

That's great to hear about Boyd's stocks.
I'm thinking about one to replace the factory synthetic (plastic) stock. The rifle shoots litty bitty groups all day & deserves a good stock.

[Ben Hadd]

Ah, another retired 'doggie'! We have to stick together. 1962-1983 ASA/MI

[Ben Hadd]

I have not noticed any forend flex at all. (30-06; 270; 308; 7x57 mau and 1891 Arg) When I glass bed I also do about 1.5 inches at the end of the stock, making sure that it also free floats. I use electrical tape to wrap the barrel to achieve this. One layer. I used to bed the entire inletted stock from tang to muzzle, but quickly learned that I was just wasting good glass. Now I only do those stress areas, plus the last bit of forend. I've had great success with "Boyds" stocks and you cannot beat the price.

[daddyusmaximus]

Ah, another retired 'doggie'! We have to stick together. 1962-1983 ASA/MI

Our times overlapped... 1981-2009. Thanks for all you did brother.

[jonbearman]

I am curious why you would bed the barrel channel? Don't you want the barrel to freefloat?

[daddyusmaximus]

I was sent the wrong stock by Boyd's. I ordered "short action" and they sent me a "long action" for my Axis. They are making it right, good people... Lady I spoke to was going to e-mail me a pre-paid UPS shipping label for the return, but I live in a dinky little town, no UPS, plus I don't have a printer. I told her I would ship it USPS on my dime if they upgrade the recoil pad to the next one up, she said it was a deal. Cool. I will say this, if the right one is a nice as the wrong one was, I will be pleased. The one I just sent back was gorgeous.

[rtchambers]

Our times overlapped... 1981-2009. Thanks for all you did brother.

Thank you both for your service!

I have the same problem with forearm flex. I plan on getting Boyd's pro varmint after the holidays.

[Frank V]

I am saving for a Boyd's stock, I think it'll dress up the rifle considerably.
I'm from the blue steel/walnut generation, but have learned to tollerate laminated stocks!

[foxx]

I am saving for a Boyd's stock, I think it'll dress up the rifle considerably.
I'm from the blue steel/walnut generation, but have learned to tollerate laminated stocks!

That's cool. They do make Walnut as well, though.

[Frank V]

That's cool. They do make Walnut as well, though.

You are right they do, I will have to look at their web again.
Thanks.

[daddyusmaximus]

Got mine in today. Tested the barrel channel with some currency of the realm... it's free floated all the way to the chamber.

[foxx]

Nice. Very nice.

[drybean]

Looks great!!!

[savage2014]

Is it still spraying after changing stock? Thanks

[Frank V]

Daddy

That's a nice looking stock, how's it shooting now?

[daddyusmaximus]

Who knows? It may be a while before I get it to the range. I can tell you that I'm going nuts looking at it....

[Bearguide444]

daddyusmaximus looks very nice what stock did you get- classic -heritage I cant remember them all but just courious what you got.

[daddyusmaximus]

Heritage with the 90 degree finish.