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    First long range gun

    [ QUOTE ] The thumbhole should suit your hand so you may need to shape it a little differently. My hands are not very big but I wanted my thumb to be in a particular position so I worked on the opening until it was the way that felt good to me. [/ QUOTE ] The back ordered, can't get it till...
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    First long range gun

    buffalobob, The stock that I bought is listed as F (fit and finished). I'm sure that I will want to tweak the stock for my personal preference. Do you guys have any tips on re-working a finished laminate stock? Also, I'm not familiar with the flush cups you mentioned. Can you share some info...
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    First long range gun

    Bought a Boyds (Ross Thumbhole) stock in pepper laminate today ($168 shipped). Should be here in a reasonable timeframe according to the really helpful folks at Boyds. I've studied up on trigger adjustment and plan to spend some time with my smith next week. I'll post pics as soon as the...
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    First long range gun

    This is good info. I know I can have the trigger ready quickly and buying the stock or the barrel is alright but both would be too much too soon for the wallet. What is the best order to re-work the gun? Should I focus on changing the barrel before having any stock work done, etc.? ATT
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    First long range gun

    I have admired the boyd stocks online for a few days only to find out they are out of stock until Nov. I've handled a really solid HS this past week on a savage action and plan to investigate their thumbhole options. I'm really holding out for a thumbhole if I don't sacrfice accuracy...
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    First long range gun

    Thanks for the quick reply. The rifle is in 300 win mag and the action is at the suggestion of my smith. I would like to see some suggestions on weight and size as I've never hunted in the west and primarly hunt from a stand or blind in the southeast and midwest. I am looking for a very...
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    First long range gun

    Newbie here. I'm looking to customize my first long range weapon. I have a Winchester M 70 classic stainless with the BOSS brake. It is topped with a leupold vx3 6.5-20x50 LR. I hunt midwest deer (500yds to 800yds is reasonable on my land) and will also be traveling to Colorado to hunt deer...
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