Boyd's or Stocky's Stocks

[RkyMtnELK]

I am getting back into a set aside project, my Howa 1500 in 270 Win. I want to re-stock with a thumbhole. Boyd's and Stocky's both have thumbhole stocks but I like the Stocky's a bit more. I do not care for the cooling vents on the Boyd's and last contact with them is they will not produce it without the vents, Stocky's has a color I much prefer. So, does anyone have an opinion of Stocky's thumbhole stocks, the laminated ones. Price is about the same. Thanks, Jerry

 

[HighDesertSage]

FWIW, I had a bad experience with Stocky's. Customers service was terrible, and the rep was very rude. Basically sold me a damaged product and told me to deal with it. I would not recommend them to anyone.

Can't comment on Boyd's.

 

[RkyMtnELK]

That customer service will not get you the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

 

[marksjeep]

I've ordered several Boyds. Fit has been 98% out of the box. Very minor fitting needed to get it just right. Never ordered from Stockys.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I’ve never ordered a Boyd’s or Stocky’s brand stock. I have made several stock orders with Stocky’s with zero issues.

 

[VikingsGuy]

No experience with Stocky's, but 4 or 5 good ones with Boyd's.

 

[TN2shot07]

I haven’t had any experience with a laminated stock, but picked up a walnut for my 700 from stockys earlier this year. Wood was way softer than normal and ended up pillar bedding. Needed way more fitting than the Boyd’s on my 30-06.

 

[ridn9high]

I bought one of Stockys accublock stocks. No issues with purchase. Fit was perfect and it closed up my groups to well under MOA.

 

[RkyMtnELK]

Thanks for the replies. I ordered a Boyds Varmint Thumbhole in Coyote color.

 

[Rkc0053]

I've ordered from both and had good experiences with both. Boyds was a bit slow to get but it was also near the holidays. I also needed to mod the boyds a bit due to some barrel contact. It was easy work that took about 10 minutes. I would still order from either again.