boyds laminated stocks

22 September 2013, 20:29

thecanadian

I have 2 of them. A boyds blaster on my 10/22 and a classic on my Ruger Hawkeye. The Blaster was a drop in and the classic did require a small bit of fitting. I am very happy with both of them.

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22 September 2013, 20:37

z1r

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Dale,

Don't waste your money, they need more accraglas to fill the action area than you can afford.

For once Jim and I are in total agreement.

They are called drop in for a reason. Of course you get what you pay for.

22 September 2013, 21:22

dave wesbrook

Terrible inletting and design

22 September 2013, 22:59

butchlambert

You will never see one on my rifles.

22 September 2013, 23:17

Woodhits

Get a semi-inlet from Shane Thompson and do the finishing yourself, you'll learn a ton and end up with a far superior result.

23 September 2013, 01:54

df06

Jim, check ur PMs.

23 September 2013, 05:22

Grizzly Adams

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Dale,

Don't waste your money, they need more accraglas to fill the action area than you can afford.

Considering getting one for my Sako AV.

Rifle would be bedded anyway, so where's the problem ? Have had good reports from other sources.

Grizz

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23 September 2013, 06:34

Bobby Bailey

We have done several for customers. They do require some inletting for proper fit. But with good pillar bedding, barrel, etc. they do make up into very good hunting rifles (3 shots in less than 1/2"). Customers pick them for price and it is not hard at all to bed them to be good shooters.
Bobby

23 September 2013, 10:10

z1r

They're certainly not to be purchased for their looks or by those who expect nice wood to metal fit. For those that like good acraglas to metal fit, have at it.

Bobby, you are right, their main selling point is price.

25 September 2013, 05:19

Big Wonderful Wyoming

quote:
Originally posted by z1r:
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Dale,

Don't waste your money, they need more accraglas to fill the action area than you can afford.

For once Jim and I are in total agreement.

They are called drop in for a reason. Of course you get what you pay for.

I don't mind them, they are nice enough for the price.

Are they the same as a custom gunsmiths $3500 stock? Of course not. Are they better than a factory wood stock, I would say they are about the same, and will be tougher.

Day and night better than an injection molded stock especially when bedded.

As tough as fiberglass when bedded, but the finish will wear and they "might" warp.

You can split hairs and say that a fiberglass stock is tougher, but neither one will survive a horse rolling on it.

25 September 2013, 07:52

z1r

quote:
Originally posted by Big Wonderful Wyoming:
quote:
Originally posted by z1r:
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Dale,

Don't waste your money, they need more accraglas to fill the action area than you can afford.

For once Jim and I are in total agreement.

They are called drop in for a reason. Of course you get what you pay for.

I don't mind them, they are nice enough for the price.

Are they the same as a custom gunsmiths $3500 stock? Of course not. Are they better than a factory wood stock, I would say they are about the same, and will be tougher.

Day and night better than an injection molded stock especially when bedded.

As tough as fiberglass when bedded, but the finish will wear and they "might" warp.

You can split hairs and say that a fiberglass stock is tougher, but neither one will survive a horse rolling on it.

Better than a 2x4, I'll give you that. But not by much.

Honestly, with but a few exceptions, I can't think of any Factory stocks that I would voluntarily replace with a Boyds.

25 September 2013, 20:40

df06

Thanks guys
Ordered a McMillan

25 September 2013, 20:51

z1r

I think you will be much happier.

26 September 2013, 02:04

Big Wonderful Wyoming

Worst part about a McMillan is the 3-14 month wait.

Beyond that they are priceless.

29 September 2013, 03:41

jpl

I've worked with two of them and I don't see how they are any worse than than the laminated factory pieces I've seen. I think it's the same material, and you get a lot more options with the boyds. Easy to sand/shape/glue and screw then apply whatever finish you want. Did oil on one and paint on another.

For me they were a fine option. Depending what you want to do, it was better than paying at least 2x the price for something I'd just have to modify anyway. You can cut and glue fiberglass too I suppose, it's just more work.