Boyd’s stock cracked

[Kev]

Could the inlet be slightly smaller than the action? May have been the action forcing the sides apart when fully torqued. Better a little oversize on the inlet and bedding the action or least recoil lug and tang area to fill any gaps.

I just know I shot it and the stock cracked.

 

[Kev]

Any stock "should" slide on with ease with "No Forcing". I'm not saying it should be sloppy loose, but it should not have to be forced. That is what causes them to split/break. Proper fit is a must along with not overtightening it.

It wasn’t over tightened that’s for sure.

 

[Kev]

That's an easy fix if they don't replace it.

Did you use a torque wrench when mounting the stock?

Yes I did.

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

I’ve got an unfinished wooden .44 carbine stock from Boyd’s that I bought around 20 years ago. Can’t find them now. Y’all reckon I should strengthen it before I ever use it ? Them carbines always crack there too. It’s still in the box, I haven’t needed it yet.

 

[rosewood]

I’ve got an unfinished wooden .44 carbine stock from Boyd’s that I bought around 20 years ago. Can’t find them now. Y’all reckon I should strengthen it before I ever use it ? Them carbines always crack there too. It’s still in the box, I haven’t needed it yet.

You could bed it around the radius where it meets the action. Could also pillar bed the bolt holes.

Rosewood

 

[bighonkinjeep]

I’ve got an unfinished wooden .44 carbine stock from Boyd’s that I bought around 20 years ago. Can’t find them now. Y’all reckon I should strengthen it before I ever use it ? Them carbines always crack there too. It’s still in the box, I haven’t needed it yet.

Theres a pretty big difference in the materials they used 20 years ago and what they use now. In my experience the laminate in the older Boyds is much harder material.