Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

[Tanman]

For what I can spend, and the type of stock that is comfortable for the type of shooting I will be doing, I've narrowed it down to the Bell & Carlson target/varmint, and Boyd's tacticool.
Being a composite stock, do you guys think the B&C has any advantage over Boyd's laminate as far as stiffness and helping accuracy?
I have a Weaver 3-10x in TPS low rings on an EGW 20 MOA base, and can't get a good cheek weld with the factory stock. Is the comb height about the same for both stocks?
Thanks guys.

 

[i_rep]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

When it comes to the 10/22 I don't think that there is anything negative about a laminated stock. Its not like you will have it out in all weather, and recoil isn't a factor.

It all just comes down to personal preference and comfort.

 

[Sportin Wood]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

If price is an issue go with the Boyds. I don't know if the B&C is worth the extra dough. There are a lot of guys on here who have the Boyds and absolutely love it. I am in the process of getting one in the OD for a Ruger 10/22 that I will be building.

 

[Tanman]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

I can't afford McMillan or Manners right now, but the B&C is doable. I just didn't know if it's worth $85 more than the boyd's or not.
Boyd's is also out of stock right now.

 

[Erik.300ultra]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

I would get the more rigid of the two and bed it with MarineTex or similar product. If cheek weld is an issue, add a Karsten cheek rest/riser or build your own.

 

[AK10mm]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

The Tacticool will require sanding if it is anything like the one I got,the stock was about 3/16" higher than the back of the receiver and the bottom metal and mag area were the same.Also,the barrel channel needed to be opened up a bit as it was way too tight for the bbl.After an hour or so with sandpaper and a can of Krylon I had a decent looking stock.BTW,the green one I got was not OD,but more of a bright Mint Green.

 

[J_Roger]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

Boyd's, all the way. I just got mine yesterday, and I absolutely love. Completely changed the feel of the rifle, for the better. I do agree with sandrat, plan on painting it. But as far as fit, mine dropped right in with no mods needed. But I have a MK II. It might be different for the 10/22

 

[Aries64]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tan Man</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> For what I can spend, and the type of stock that is comfortable for the type of shooting I will be doing, I've narrowed it down to the Bell & Carlson target/varmint, and Boyd's tacticool.
Being a composite stock, do you guys think the B&C has any advantage over Boyd's laminate as far as stiffness and helping accuracy?</div></div>
While I don't know how much stiffer the B & C Target/Varmint is compared to the Boyd's Tacticool, a composite will not absorb moisture while a laminate still can. I don't have experience with the Boyd's, but I do have experience with the B& C Target/Varmint. The B & C Target/Varmint is well-designed - the barrel is well-supported by multiple "platforms" in the barrel channel, the stock is comfortable shoulder or shoot prone or off the bench, and it is very stiff.

My brother has an older 10/22T that shoots extremely well in the B & C Target/Varmint stock he bolted the 10/22T barreled action into. He and I take turns dusting 1 MOA pieces of clay pidgeons at 200 yards - he with his 10/22T and me with either my custom MOA 10/22 or one of my Kimber Model 82s'.

If my MOA 10/22 wasn't sitting in a McMillan 10/22 Sporter I wouldn't hesitate to get a B & C Target/Varmint. The B & C Target/Varmint stock is defintely my second choice for a 10/22.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tan Man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Weaver 3-10x in TPS low rings on an EGW 20 MOA base, and can't get a good cheek weld with the factory stock. Is the comb height about the same for both stocks?
Thanks guys. </div></div>
Again, I have no experience with the Boyd's Tacticool, but I know that the B & C Target/Varmint's comb works really well on my brother's 10/22T. He has a SH IOR 3-18X 42mm FFP mounted in Seekins LOW (35mm) rings on an EGW 20 MOA Extended Picatinny Base.

Keith

 

[George63]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

I build the cheek weld with foam pipe insulation stuck with spray glue and moleskin on top, costs 2$ takes 10 minutes - works well and feels nice

 

[Tanman]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

Went by a local gun shop today and they had a used .17hmr Savage in a Boyd's tacticool. It felt pretty damn good, but I think I might spring for the B&C.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

I would think the laminate is stiffer than the composite. The laminate is made by compressing the layers of wood in epoxy. If the composite stock doesn't have an aluminum bedding block, it will flex more than the laminate. As far as the wood swelling with moisture, in my experience living in a rainforest climate, the laminates are really stable. Either way, bed your action and get whatever feels the best to you.

 

[Tanman]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

I was gonna get some devcon to bed my 700P with, why not try on the 10/22 as well, huh? Maybe the .22 first, since i've never done that before..

 

[maladat]

Re: Looking to replace 10/22 stock..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mnshortdraw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would think the laminate is stiffer than the composite. The laminate is made by compressing the layers of wood in epoxy. If the composite stock doesn't have an aluminum bedding block, it will flex more than the laminate. As far as the wood swelling with moisture, in my experience living in a rainforest climate, the laminates are really stable. Either way, bed your action and get whatever feels the best to you. </div></div>

Fiberglass is approximately 5 times stiffer than laminated wood. Carbon fiber is about 10 times stiffer. But wood is stiffer than some of the plastic used in inexpensive synthetic stocks (which often are just injection molded plastic and not composite materials at all).

That said, I agree that there's nothing wrong with laminated stocks. They are usually "stabilized" with epoxy or resin under high pressure which totally seals the wood and makes rain and humidity not a big problem. I have several laminated stocks in a swampy climate and they've been great.