Boyd's Thumbhole Stock

[mattroth54]

I know this has been discussed in many older threads, but it appears they didn't used to make a stock specific to the ML. I searched around, but am seeing a bunch of threads that may be discussing older Boyds stocks.



I'm looking at this:

www.boydsgunstocks.com/product.htm?pid=103284&cat=1220

It says the spacing is "4 17/64". Will this fit the 4.275 spacing on my rifle? I'm a little confused here. Also, it says the following:

ATTENTION CUSTOMERS: OUR STOCK WILL ONLY WORK FOR THE PLASTIC TO WOOD CONVERSION. You will need to use the ram-rod keeper spring, action screws, and trigger guard from the existing stock.


I currently have a Savage laminate stock. Not sure what the above means. It seems this stock does have a ram rod cutout.


At the end of the day, I would prefer a factory Savage TH stock, but it's looking like that's d**n near impossible to find. I'd be good with something like the Boyd's, but would like to avoid doing any gun smithing, bedding, etc., if possible. Any thoughts or direction?

Thanks!

[rossman40]

If you were using a ruler the "staggerfeed" SA spacing would come closer to 4 17/64 (17/64=.266).

It looks like they based the inlet off a synthetic stock. The action screws on a synthetic stock are .100" shorter then on a laminate/wood stock. The tad longer front screw will still work since the 10ML-II has no bolt lugs but you will have to order a new or cut down the rear screw.

On the "staggerfeeds" the front action screw goes in the action at the area of the bolt lugs so Savage normally makes that screw a bit on the short side so that it only catches like 3 threads and doesn't interfere with the bolt lugs on CFs, a tad longer screw is actually a plus there on a 10ML-II. Too long though and it will catch the bolt.

The rear screw length is based on the geometry of the trigger guard to the receiver and with the 10ML-II you have the little "nub" to guide the bolt so length is critical. I may have an extra "short" rear screw lying around.

With the Boyds you can just drop it in and go but pillared and bedded is probly the biggest performance gain you can do. You can easily cut your group size in half.

Also when ordering look at the custom options. It is cheaper to get them done at the factory. The 1" Pachmeyer pad is a great addition and if you like a other then stock Length Of Pull (LOP) now is the time to get them.

[mattroth54]

So the spacing of 4 17/64 is close enough? If so, I would consider pillaring and bedding a Boyd's. I tried to follow the link from the tips section, but it's leading me to a bad site. (Old dougs) Does anyone have a link to a good tutorial on the pillar and bedding process?

[10ga]

This is about the best info on bedding available. I adapt and customize as necessary but it gives the details. Mostly use JB Industro Weld and get it from auto parts supply places. Devcon is probably top notch but I can't tell the difference.
www.6mmbr.com/pillarbedding.html

I can't do smith work but can do a passable job on bedding. It is part of building your own rifle. Enjoy it! 10 ga

[mattroth54]

Yikes! After reading that, I'd like to give it a try, but for sure not on my Savage. I'm guessing this is something most gunsmiths could tackle for me...I think I'll shop around for one. Thanks for the info!

[30calrifle]

Hi everyone,

I took a gamble on these stocks and it paid off.


These will fit only guns issued with the plastic stocks with that particular bolt spacing.

It comes with the ramrod channel. My gun was purchased in 2008 with a serial # MO37XXX.

See pictures