Need a cool drop-in stock for my Savage MKII

[dansjeep2000]

Yup Midway just got some, Their site said end of Febuary.

[BoilerUP]

Yup Midway just got some, Their site said end of Febuary.

I bought one of those unfinished Tacticools from Midway today after seeing they were in-stock in this thread and canceled a backorder I had with Boyd's; using the TacRep110 promotion code ($10 off $50+ order) the stock was <$85 shipped.

I got to handle a MKII-TR today and was pleased with the Tacticool's ergonomics; depending on how the stock from Midway finishes out I very well may cancel the Manners T4 I have ordered for my FV-SR.

[BoilerUP]

Yup Midway just got some, Their site said end of Febuary.

I bought one of those unfinished Tacticools from Midway today after seeing they were in-stock in this thread and canceled a backorder I had with Boyd's; using the TacRep110 promotion code ($10 off $50+ order) the stock was <$85 shipped.

I got to handle a MKII-TR today and was pleased with the Tacticool's ergonomics; depending on how the stock from Midway finishes out I very well may cancel the Manners T4 I have ordered for my FV-SR.

My unfinished Tacticool arrived today...looks good but unfortunately didn't include swivel studs like in the item's photo or item description.

Called MidwayUSA and they credited $10 back on the AMEX I used to purchase the stock, so that I could get any studs I wanted, anywhere, at my convenience.

Great customer service IMO!

[shootertom]

This is awesome, please post some pictures of your stocks when they are finished! Any ideas what type of finishes you go with?

[chromedome82]

I spoke with a Boyd's rep today and she said that they are coating Tacticool today and tomorrow. Shouldn't be much longer on the ones that are back ordered.

[BoilerUP]

Turned out pretty good for an unfinished stock completed by a guy with no artistic ability...

Colors are Krylon Ultra Flat Khaki & OD, finished with Krylon Matte Clear.

[Wahnsinn]

That's pretty f'in nice

Any issues with the fit?

[BoilerUP]

That's pretty f'in nice

Any issues with the fit?

Nope - barreled action & DIP bottom metal/trigger guard went together quite nicely. Barrel channel is "tight" but still free floated; might end up relieving it a bit but don't think I *need* to.

The bottom metal inlet is a little shallow for the DIP product leading to a little "proud metal", but I don't care about that.

I hope to shoot it soon, and depending how it does I may or may not bed it.

[shootertom]

Fantastic work on the paint job! Is that first photo showing texture in the gripping areas?

[BoilerUP]

Fantastic work on the paint job! Is that first photo showing texture in the gripping areas?

Yeah, the first picture is after I shot some Rustoleum "stone" textured paint on the grip & forearm. That was the most time-consuming part of the job; took my time taping it up just right and then the textured paint took 6 full hours to dry (mid 40s and rainy).

VERY happy with how it feels though!

[shootertom]

Thats a great idea! Now I want to paint my own.

[Baffled]

VERY nice! Midway is apparently already out of stock, though, damn it.

[btb601]

That turned out really great, nice job.
And thanks for sharing.

[MrFixIt7]

Received my Boyd's stock Friday and promptly installed it on my MK ii. Only issue I had was the stock rear bolt is not long enough. I went to Ace today but it seems like the thread pitch is some proprietary one. Anyone else have this issue?

[blues addict]

DIP has them along with heavy bottom metal plates or I believe You can just order the bolts/screws in a seperate pack.

[MrFixIt7]

DIP has them along with heavy bottom metal plates or I believe You can just order the bolts/screws in a seperate pack.

Thanks. Found that a few days ago actually and ordered them. Unfortunately they are on back-order so who knows when they will actually ship.

[Baffled]

It took me FOREVER, but I finally bought a Boyd's stock. My next step is to modify my rifle so I can mount my cheap Gen 1 NV scope, and deal with the zombie armadillo invasion that takes place every night!

[Baffle Stack]

expensive but cool

http://www.easternsierraarmory.com/blog/

[Baffled]

That IS cool. I like the way extra mags are carried in those routed areas.

My Tacticool stock assembly went fine. The forward takedown bolt - the large bolt that goes through the magazine floorplate into the lug on the barrel - was too long, but that was an easy fix.

I like the appearance and ergonomics of this stock. It's an inexpensive way to really dress up a modestly priced but overperforming bolt .22 rifle.

[Baffled]

Some pics of the Boyd's stock with my Savage installed... Ergonomics are outstanding. Well worth the money. And it sets it apart, a bit, from all the standard bolt .22's out there.





The suppressor is a Bowers' CAC-22, all stainless. This setup is quieter than my spring air rifle with target or subsonic loads. While not worth the money and/or hassle, it would have been interesting to SBR it and cut it down to about 12". I'd lose some accuracy, but gain in handling, and in reduced velocity.