bigfellascott wrote:Just loosen the front action screw, wedge something down the LHS of the barrel and do the screw up again and that should help keep it more centred (remove whatever it was you wedged down the side of the barrel of course after doing the screws up) I also recommend opening the barrel channels up on the Boyds (done it too about 8 or so now) I just use a sockets of varying sizes wrapped in sandpaper, doesn't take long and is easy as piss to do and just remember to seal it back up with some sort of clear coat to prevent moisture from getting in. None of mine have had any issues since doing the above and never beaded any of them and all shoot very well indeed for the most part (when I can be bothered even worrying about 5c size groups these days.
SCJ429 wrote:I am surprised to hear of issues with a Boyds stock, I was amazed at the quality of mine for the price. Well designed and perfectly inletted. Best $150 I have spent.
Sawyers wrote:SCJ429 wrote:I am surprised to hear of issues with a Boyds stock, I was amazed at the quality of mine for the price. Well designed and perfectly inletted. Best $150 I have spent.
Where did you pick up a boyds stock f9r $150
Supaduke wrote:Take the action out and have a look in the stock for machining burrs etc. They often need a tiny bit of final fitting to get just right. Get a small chisel/file and make sure nothing is poking out.
Gwion wrote:Boyds stcks are 'semi-inletted'. They need a little final finishing.
Bed it...