I have 2 Boyd's stocks. The first is a thumbhole varmint Long action. I had the stock pillared and bedded by a local LGS. The front stock screws needed it because Boyd's uses a plastic insert for the escutcheon which sucks. The rear screw pillar is a real problem because it is in a tight space between the mag and the trigger. Half the pillar must be relieved to clear the trigger The rifle is a 6 mm BR with a Shilen target/varmint and now shoots consistently Well. The second is a classic walnut with a 110 long action used for hunting. It seems to be a very good stock I can't really comment regarding weight except that they seem to be in line with other wood stocks. Overall Boyd's stocks are a good buy when you look at others in the field.