Boyds At-One stock vs ?

[P89DCSS]

I'm replacing the Remington factory synthetic stock with adjustable pull and comb so friends and family can enjoy 1000yard shots with 6.5cm. I've always liked Boyds laminate stocks for the price and stiffness. I don't have any trouble bedding a 700 action into a Boyds laminate stock. The Boyds At-One looks to be a good choice for my needs.

Use is range only. 6.5cm with 24" varmint barrel. Must have adjustable pull and comb. By the time I've decked out a Boyds At-One I'm at $300 but that includes provisions for a Magpul box mag conversion. Weigh isn't an issue.

Are there other options in this price range with adjustable pull and comb? Box mag is desirable.

 

[rbernie]

As far as I know, there is nothing in the sub-$500 range that will give you full adjustability and will also be robust.

I've used a couple of AT-Ones, and I still have one. If you get the Boyds, get the factory pillar option; I've had the laminate compress significantly in the fake escutcheons at less than 35 in/lb of torque on the action screws. I will also advise you that this past Friday I was a bit careless in setting an AT-One down in a rack butt-down (slipped / dropped 6", hitting at an angle), and the aluminum guide rods on the buttplate snapped right off. I'm gonna have to spend $40 to get Boyds to send another one along... <sigh>

If I had to choose between spending $300 on an AT-One or $500 on the MDT LSS XL - I'd take the MDT any day of the week, and use the adjustable AR stock of choice on it. (Mine are carbine versions, with a CTR and 3/4" riser, because I don't need to adjust comb height for different folk - just LOP). If you take the adjustable LOP off the table, I'm actually kinda partial to the B&C for a basic but solid conventional stock that provides comb height adjustment.

None of these options are as inexpensive as the Boyds, but when you factor in the cost of getting rid of the Boyds when you decide that it didn't meet expectations, you'll be ahead by just getting something better to start with.

 

[rabid wombat]

MDT is a solid bunch....

 

[Dale Alan]

As far as I know, there is nothing in the sub-$500 range that will give you full adjustability and will also be robust.

I've used a couple of AT-Ones, and I still have one. If you get the Boyds, get the factory pillar option; I've had the laminate compress significantly in the fake escutcheons at less than 35 in/lb of torque on the action screws. I will also advise you that this past Friday I was a bit careless in setting an AT-One down in a rack butt-down (slipped / dropped 6", hitting at an angle), and the aluminum guide rods on the buttplate snapped right off. I'm gonna have to spend $40 to get Boyds to send another one along... <sigh>

If I had to choose between spending $300 on an AT-One or $500 on the MDT LSS XL - I'd take the MDT any day of the week, and use the adjustable AR stock of choice on it. (Mine are carbine versions, with a CTR and 3/4" riser, because I don't need to adjust comb height for different folk - just LOP). If you take the adjustable LOP off the table, I'm actually kinda partial to the B&C for a basic but solid conventional stock that provides comb height adjustment.

None of these options are as inexpensive as the Boyds, but when you factor in the cost of getting rid of the Boyds when you decide that it didn't meet expectations, you'll be ahead by just getting something better to start with.

I agree with this thinking. I have experience with the Boyds and the B&C that is linked . The B&C is worth the extra money , Fit and finish is very good , pretty much drop it in and go . The Boyds seems good for the money I guess , you just have to realize you get what you pay for . Shooting from a rest I find the Boyds is harder to settle than the B & C.

 

[gotboostvr]

I really like the look of the AT-ONE. But, I've been heavily considering a KRG Bravo for just a touch more. They've got provisions for LOP and comb adjustments built in, and are very upgradeable if you want more add ons in the future.

Plus I think they look real nice too.

 

[LoonWulf]

I wish they would offer rhe adjustment of the @one on the provarmint. I really dont care for the forends or grips of either @ones.

Im thinking ill eventually buy a GRS Stock for my X-bolt because the only other options that mostly do what i want are the Mcmillan game scout and Boyds @one variants.

 

[doubleh]

I had a provarmint from Boyd's. It is one big, heavy chunk of wood and didn't feel all that good out of the box. After considerable work with various devices that remove and shape wood it was OK but the build never did pan out to what I wanted so I sold the rifle. The decision to sell was the rifle part not living up to what I thought it should be capable as I was fairly satisfied with the stock after modification. I never considered the AT-1 because it appears to be bigger and heavier plus it's an ugly critter to my eyes

 

[LoonWulf]

I had a provarmint from Boyd's. It is one big, heavy chunk of wood and didn't feel all that good out of the box. After considerable work with various devices that remove and shape wood it was OK but the build never did pan out to what I wanted so I sold the rifle. The decision to sell was the rifle part not living up to what I thought it should be capable as I was fairly satisfied with the stock after modification. I never considered the AT-1 because it appears to be bigger and heavier plus it's an ugly critter to my eyes

The Pro-V is actually the largest, heaviest option boyds offers. The Varmint Thumbhole is pretty close tho. Ive used both and they work well from a solid fixed position, but lugging em around can be a pain.

The @1s are similar in width at except for the forend and grip pannels being replaceable. Its also a couple inches shorter at the front.

 

[P89DCSS]

I love my Pro Varmint aka Tacticool when I bought it. I'm a bigger guy so it doesn't bother me. If fact thats why I like it. But I'm range only and weight is good.

Place my order this am. I suppose I'm a Boyds fanboi as this is my third stock from them. I wish I had bought an At One for my 10/22 instead of the Magpul Flexi-Hunter.

 

[Txhillbilly]

I'd go with a KRG Bravo. It's a much better platform for a long range gun, IMO. I like Boyds stocks, and have 5 of them, but I prefer to use chassis style stocks with aluminum backbones for a good stable shooting platform for a long range application.

 

[BigBL87]

Place my order this am. I suppose I'm a Boyds fanboi as this is my third stock from them.

Nothing wrong with that! I'm on stock #2, I have a Rimfire Hunter on my Savage Mark II (it was a rapid fire closeout, awesome deal) and a Spike Camp for a Savage Axis. IMO, they're hard to beat as far as bang for your buck.

I do have a Choate Tactical for my Savage 10, and you can get that with adjustable LOP and adjustable cheek rest (I didn't because I'm cheap!), but its a bit more than the AT ONE.