Posted By: Bbear
Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/06/16 09:30 PM
As the title says, is the upgrade to the better grain wood worth it? Anybody have pictures of one? I'd like to see what they think 'upgraded wood' is.
Thanks in advance.
Posted By: colt45-90
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/06/16 09:37 PM
depends on what you are looking for, looks? durable? more weight?
Posted By: Bbear
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/06/16 09:46 PM
Thinking of their prairie hunter style. But I like nice looking wood on a rifle. Just wondered for the 'upgrade' to their XX level, what they looked like. The picture they show of ONE isn't good enough to tempt me. Just was wondering if anyone had bought the XX level and what they looked like.
Posted By: Buzzsaw
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/06/16 10:40 PM
I agree, if you want to spend some bucks, you can find a nice hunk o wood for your m70 already with the proper inlet just some minor fitting and bedding.
Posted By: chalet
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/06/16 11:00 PM
If it is a model 70 CDNN had factory super grade stocks in their last ad for around $250.
Posted By: Bbear
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 02:24 AM
It's a Model 70 Black Shadow from the early 2000's. Wondering if all I'd need to do to make the Super Grade Featherweight stock is sand out the barrel channel? Could that leave the forend too flimsy?
Posted By: caddokiller
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 02:33 AM
Yes some of the wood boyds puts out is awesome. I don't personally have one but have seen several really nice stocks
Posted By: scottfromdallas
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 02:46 AM
I always wanted a maple stocked rifle so I ordered a Boyds for my 6.8 Ranch. I love the proportions. I had a custom LOP down to 13" to keep it the same dimensions as the original. This is the lesser Maple.
Posted By: Bbear
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 03:37 AM
That's a very unique look to that ranch rifle! I like that!
Posted By: booradley
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 03:53 AM
Most of my rifles have wood stocks. I do have a Remington 700 ADL .270 with a cheesy synthetic stock. I've almost pulled the trigger on a Boyd's wood stock a couple of times. The reason I haven't is the rifle shoots sub-moa with factory ammo. I'm afraid if I get another stock it will take a bit of work to get it shooting as accurately as before.
Posted By: scottfromdallas
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 03:54 AM
Now if I can just get it to shoot.
Posted By: charlesb
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 01:10 PM
The maple looks good with the stainless.
Posted By: scottfromdallas
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 01:20 PM
I will add that Boyds service was very impressive. I ordered a custom stock on their website and it was at my door in 5 business days.
Posted By: TFF Caribou
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/07/16 04:08 PM
I always wanted a maple stocked rifle so I ordered a Boyds for my 6.8 Ranch. I love the proportions. I had a custom LOP down to 13" to keep it the same dimensions as the original. This is the lesser Maple.
Very nice. I'd bet somebody makes the barrel cover (I don't remember what they call it) in stainless too. That would really make it the prettiest mini I've ever seen.
Posted By: charlesb
Re: Boyd's Stocks - wood stocks - upgraded wood worth it? - 01/08/16 01:54 AM
I will add that Boyds service was very impressive. I ordered a custom stock on their website and it was at my door in 5 business days.
I've had good luck with them, too.