I recently upgraded my 2017 regular sporting barrel $229.00 ‘Savage Arms' Axis XL Bolt/Short Action WIN .308 Rifle. My rifle build...
I created this thread specifically to share my experience for anyone who may also consider much the same in the future. Considering all the different investments and time that I put into this rifle, my impression of the final product is that I'm absolutely thrilled with it. I have no regrets in taking this budget rifle and making it into a sharp shooting firearm.
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While online back in April, a Coyote colored Boyds ‘At-One’ stock was up for auction on Ebay.com. I placed a single bid and won that auction. The purchase for the stock was considerably less than what it was through Boyds at the time.
Finial Build Configuration:
The rifle is now pillared with a full action glass bed within the new Boyds stock. I also went ahead and glass bedded the new Boyds steel trigger guard to make it perfectly flush with the stock surface rather than recessed.
Through the entire project, I documented each process that I took. I've made that document available online. A complete tutorial in what I did to pillar and glass bed my 'Savage Arms' rifle action into my new Boyds stock, including bedding the trigger guard.
Anyone interested in a copy of my document and use it as a guide for most any kind of wooden stock upgrade, then click the following link below.
First, there is no guarantee of success implied by following these steps or using these products. This is not meant to be a product endorsement, or recommendation – nor should it replace the manufacturer's instructions on any products used. Always fully read, understand and follow the manufacturer's instructions on any products used prior to starting any project. If you choose to complete this project, using this document, you are doing so at your own risk. Do your own research prior to taking on this project.
With that in mind, I will also make myself available to answer any questions to try to help in anyway possible regarding any of the information that I am providing.
'Pulled the Trigger' - https://view.publitas.com/wildlifeoh...d-the-trigger/
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RANGE DATA:
Wife shooting steel target @300 yards.
Me shooting steel targets @300, 400 & 500 yards.
10 shots @ 100 yard paper target.
Different day, similar weather conditions: 8 shots w/ synthetic stock vs. 10 shots w/ Boyds stock that's pillared & glass bedded.
By no means do I consider myself any type of a sharp shooter, however you can distinctly tell that there is a significant and a more consistent improvement over the original synthetic stock configuration.
The rifle performed flawlessly each time I've taken it out.
Thanks and good luck!
I created this thread specifically to share my experience for anyone who may also consider much the same in the future. Considering all the different investments and time that I put into this rifle, my impression of the final product is that I'm absolutely thrilled with it. I have no regrets in taking this budget rifle and making it into a sharp shooting firearm.
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While online back in April, a Coyote colored Boyds ‘At-One’ stock was up for auction on Ebay.com. I placed a single bid and won that auction. The purchase for the stock was considerably less than what it was through Boyds at the time.
Finial Build Configuration:
- SightMark Core SX 10-40x56 Riflescope w/ 4" Sunshade & Butler Creek Scope Covers
- Weaver Tactical 6 Hole Low Profile 30mm Rings attached to Weaver 20 MOA Base Rail
- Timney Trigger polished and set to a crisp 2lbs.
- 10 Round Extended Capacity Magazine
- Glades Armory Bolt Handle
- Witt Machine Slip-on Muzzle Break
- STNGR 5-Slot M-Lok Aluminum Picatinny Rail
- 2 - TipTop Tactical Rifle Bipod Quicklock EZ Pivot & PAN 9" - 13" & 13.5" - 27" Picatinny Mount Quick Action, Extendable, Folding, with Sling-attached Hole
- Wicked Lights W403iC & ScanPro iC Red Night Hunting Light and Headlamp Combo Pack for Predator, Varmint & Hog Hunting
- Blend-in Ultimate Grip Anti-Slip Quick detach Rifle Gun Sling (Black)
- To improve the accuracy and consistency of the rifle over the original synthetic stock.
- To be able to shoot longer range, 500 yards or better
- To adjust stock setting with ease for a different shooter
- Oversized ‘Target Palm Handle & Forearm Grip’
- ‘Steel Black Matte Trigger Guard’ (to replace the standard plastic trigger guard, which is known to break when the action screws are torqued to the recommended rifle manufacture specifications or used over time in colder conditions)
The rifle is now pillared with a full action glass bed within the new Boyds stock. I also went ahead and glass bedded the new Boyds steel trigger guard to make it perfectly flush with the stock surface rather than recessed.
Through the entire project, I documented each process that I took. I've made that document available online. A complete tutorial in what I did to pillar and glass bed my 'Savage Arms' rifle action into my new Boyds stock, including bedding the trigger guard.
Anyone interested in a copy of my document and use it as a guide for most any kind of wooden stock upgrade, then click the following link below.
First, there is no guarantee of success implied by following these steps or using these products. This is not meant to be a product endorsement, or recommendation – nor should it replace the manufacturer's instructions on any products used. Always fully read, understand and follow the manufacturer's instructions on any products used prior to starting any project. If you choose to complete this project, using this document, you are doing so at your own risk. Do your own research prior to taking on this project.
With that in mind, I will also make myself available to answer any questions to try to help in anyway possible regarding any of the information that I am providing.
'Pulled the Trigger' - https://view.publitas.com/wildlifeoh...d-the-trigger/
_____________________________________________
RANGE DATA:
Wife shooting steel target @300 yards.
Me shooting steel targets @300, 400 & 500 yards.
10 shots @ 100 yard paper target.
Different day, similar weather conditions: 8 shots w/ synthetic stock vs. 10 shots w/ Boyds stock that's pillared & glass bedded.
By no means do I consider myself any type of a sharp shooter, however you can distinctly tell that there is a significant and a more consistent improvement over the original synthetic stock configuration.
The rifle performed flawlessly each time I've taken it out.
Thanks and good luck!
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