Boyds barrel dimension oddity.

[BBQ365]

Like many, I have a 12FV. And, like many, I'm thinking of swapping the factory stock for a Boyds. I've noticed the dimension listed for the model 12 is smaller than for the model 10 or 11. Even the Axis is listed as having a bigger barrel channel.

This is what comes up when I compare the Pro Varmint ( I'd actually prefer the Heritage, but just using the Pro Varmint to keep it the same ).

12 top bolt release, blind mag, center feed, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/16" and Point B = 3/4"

10 top bolt release, blind mag, center feed, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/16" and Point B = 1 1/16"

11 top bolt release, blind mag, center feed, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/16" and Point B = 1 1/16"

Axis, detachable mag, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 1/3" and Point B = 59/64"


Am I missing something? What is everyone getting for their 12FV's?

[Txhillbilly]

Buy whatever stock you like,if the barrel channel needs to be opened up for your barrel it only takes a few minutes with a piece of pvc pipe and sandpaper wrapped around it to open the barrel channel up.
I've had to do it on every Boyds stock I've ever bought because they never offer a LH stock with a Varmint barrel inlet.

[Robinhood]

What is the dimension of your barrel at point B?

[SageRat Shooter]

I bot the Prairie hunter for one of my rifles. -- The forend doesn't have enough extra "meat" around it to be able to open it up far enough for a bull or Heavy Varmint barrel without losing the flats. It will accommodate up to a Heavy Sporter but that's about it. Heritage would be similar.

The Pro Varmint-- Has way more available meat around the forend. Bull barrel is no problem for that stock.

[audix99]

I too am planning on getting a new stock for a Savage 12FV and considering Boyds as one of the options.

But for 12FV, isn't it better to just get the stock for 10 Short Action, blind mag, center feed & bull-barrel rather than getting the stock for a 12 with narrower barrel channel?

I thought Boyds stocks for 10 and 12FV are pretty much identical except the barrel channel?
Can someone with experience/knowledge please confirm this?

[rmeyerwy]

Dang, I cant find it, but I bought a 12FV 223 and put a boyds AT One and it was pretty much a dropin. I had to trim a bit around the trigger guard but other than that I dont remember doing in any other until
I went ahead and glass bedded it. But, I did not have to do anything for the barrel channel I do know that.

I just went in on boyds and selected the AT one, 12 Top bolt release, short action, center feed blind mag and bull barrel.. I believe this is the one I purchased,
and i have a bit of room around the barrel on the sides.

BTW, I love the stock and the gun

[BBQ365]

I too am planning on getting a new stock for a Savage 12FV and considering Boyds as one of the options.

But for 12FV, isn't it better to just get the stock for 10 Short Action, blind mag, center feed & bull-barrel rather than getting the stock for a 12 with narrower barrel channel?

I thought Boyds stocks for 10 and 12FV are pretty much identical except the barrel channel?
Can someone with experience/knowledge please confirm this?

This is the question I'm also trying to get answered, but so far everyone is commenting on other things.

[olddav]

Well that was fun to read!

[Robinhood]

Like many, I have a 12FV. And, like many, I'm thinking of swapping the factory stock for a Boyds. I've noticed the dimension listed for the model 12 is smaller than for the model 10 or 11. Even the Axis is listed as having a bigger barrel channel.

This is what comes up when I compare the Pro Varmint ( I'd actually prefer the Heritage, but just using the Pro Varmint to keep it the same ).

12 top bolt release, blind mag, center feed, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/16" and Point B = 3/4"

10 top bolt release, blind mag, center feed, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/16" and Point B = 1 1/16"

11 top bolt release, blind mag, center feed, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 5/16" and Point B = 1 1/16"

Axis, detachable mag, bull barrel:
Barrel Dimensions: Point A = 1 1/3" and Point B = 59/64"


Am I missing something? What is everyone getting for their 12FV's?

That is a lot to unpack to focus on just the very last sentence. I guess I thought you wanted to know what barrel channel was best for your 12FV. Not a huge jump if you look at the Original Post.