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09-09-2008, 02:50 PM
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Boyd stock jobs
Some of you may remember that I won a 204 Ruger earlier this year and debated keeping it since I already have a 22-250. I decided to keep it but I didn't like the black plastic stock it came with so I did a bit of shopping. I had heard good things about the Boyd stocks so I ordered one for the 204 and one for a 7mm-08 I have that I don't use much. They come requiring sanding, finishing and some fitting. The 7mm-08 required a fair bit of fitting as the stock was not designed for a detachable magazine. I did all of the work myself and it was alot of fun and I am pretty happy with the result. I haven't shot the 7mm-08 since I finished but the 204 shoots really well with the new stock.... glad i kept it!
Chet
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09-09-2008, 04:38 PM
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That looks great Chet. What kind of tools did you use to do the fitting? I've never done any stock fitting work but it's always something I've been interested in.
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09-09-2008, 08:12 PM
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Looks like you did a fine job, Chet.
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09-09-2008, 08:30 PM
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Chet
Do you know if they offer that stock in a lefty? Also do they have a web page
They both look great!!
Gramps
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09-09-2008, 11:06 PM
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Looks great Chet. What did it set ya back for one of those stocks?
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09-10-2008, 12:22 AM
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Great job...they both look like nice rifles....
Not really a fan of the thumb-hole stuff myself...but they sure show off that laminate nicely!!!
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09-10-2008, 07:27 AM
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For fitting I used a rotary tool, flat file and round file. It was minimal on the 204. I believe that they offer several lefty models... google Boyd stocks for their website. Those stocks unfinished are about $100 each by the time they get to your door.
I have never been a huge thumbhole fan either but I have never owned one before and since neither of those guns are primary hunting rifles for me, I thought I would give the thumbholes a try and I must admit that they are kind of growing on me.
Thanks for the comments .
Chet
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09-10-2008, 08:04 AM
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They look great. I've been debating a Boyd's stock for my .22 for about a year. I think my mind is made up now.
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09-10-2008, 08:46 AM
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Hey Chet did you order them right from boydsgunstocks.com or did you go through a dealer/distributor? The reason I ask is I was checking out the website and according to their help section, they don't ship up here.
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09-10-2008, 08:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hunt_and_fish
Hey Chet did you order them right from boydsgunstocks.com or did you go through a dealer/distributor? The reason I ask is I was checking out the website and according to their help section, they don't ship up here.
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I ordered right from Boyds. Call them directly. They will ship orders under $100 (who knows why) to Canada. I had to order each stock separately to fit under the $100 limit, and of course only the unfinished stocks will be price under $100.
Chet
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09-10-2008, 08:53 AM
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Thanks Chet. That's good news.
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09-10-2008, 09:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chet
Those stocks unfinished are about $100 each by the time they get to your door.
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Wow that's a great price for such a nice piece of wood. What can you really get for $100 now of days?
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