Recent content by TxHillCountry

Just bought the rifle less than an hour ago. It's a 700 SPS in .243, when I got home to clean it I noticed that when the rifle is fired and the bolt handle is lifted the firing pin is cocked but if you do not pull the bolt back and just close the bolt the firing pin will drop. However, if you...

I have a stock that has brass threaded inserts in the holes where the sling swivels go. In looking for machine threaded swivel studs I have only been able to find sets/kits with one machine and one wood screw. I checked my local gun shop and they did carry machine threaded studs. Does anybody...

You want venison or duck?

I have a 10/22 built in 1974 given to me by my grandfather, the only problem with the rifle is that the trigger group rattles in the stock/receiver. I have checked the pins and they seem to fit normally and I have changed stocks in an attempt to support the trigger a little better. Has anybody...

I picked this stock up at a gun show today for $20. It's quite a bit more rigid that the factory original that came on the rifle (Rem 700 ADL), and it also allows the barrel to free float unlike the factory original. Any idea on how old the stock is?

I picked this stock up today at a gun show for $20. It appears to be an old factory synthetic stock and seems to be significantly more ridged than the injection molded stock that came on my rifle (Rem 700 ADL), and it also allows the barrel to free float unlike the original. Does anybody have...

I live in east Texas with no closed season for coyotes. I have only hunted them from late fall until early spring, but what about the summer? Have anybody of you had luck in the summer or is it a waste of time?

Has anybody done modifications to this model? Looking to change mine up a little bit.

Weight won't be an issue for me since I will be still hunting. I also would like to jewel the bolt, but I don't have a drill press and necessary equipment, or know anyone who does. What is the typical cost to have this done by a gun smith?

Thanks for the info I will look into the Devcon. Nice rifle by the way.

As far as a bedding compound, which one is best Acraglass, Devcon, Marinetex, I've even heard guys using JB Weld. I have also been told that the material used for reinforcement is what is the most important. Any guidance on what will work best for the laminated stock?

Thanks for the information. My only other concern is the laminate splitting. Most of the stocks come with swivel studs already installed; as long as there isn't undo stress from incorrectly installing more studs (which I don't see a reason for) is the chance of the stock splitting very slim?

Can you please recommend a different brand you have found to be better than boyd's?

Looking to replace the factory plastic stock on my Remington 700 ADL. Thinking strongly about a laminated stock from Boyd's and then glass/pillar bedding the action, any experience with the durability of these stocks? I know they are not as strong as a fiberglass stock, but are they better...

Here is a link to the Timney model I am referring to: Remington 700 w/Safe When it comes to stocks, I know synthetic/fiberglass stocks are better for weather resistance when compared to a conventional wood stock, but they tend to cost a good bit of money. Are laminate wood stocks from a...