I do like Boyds stocks, but some things from experience to keep in mind.
I typically don't bed stocks, haven't every come across one that actually "needed" to be bedded. I understand the virtues, and why you would, but don't think it to be as "necessary" as many think. One of the rifles I shoot to a mile with, sits in an un-bedded Boyds stock.
Boyds stocks may not be the best choice if you are one who likes to take your guns out of the stock constantly. As you cinch down the action screws the wood tends to compress with repeated tightening. Not the end of the world, but changes things. In theory if you bed it, this can be eliminated, but it seems fanciful to skim bed things. I personally don't think a thin layer of a brittle material will prevent this. YMMV
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