Project Appleseed

i have attended 2 events so far with my M&P 15-22. i also have a couple 10/22;s and one was purchased specifically for appleseed. i really like the boyds thumbhole stock (or similar thumbhole design). the only problem i see with this is i can see myself getting yelled at on the line for "dragging wood" with my trigger finger.

so my question is, does this stock promote the wood dragging tendencies that i already have - or are you still supposed to change the grip to have a better form with the trigger?

thanks in advance

It depends on the stock and your hand. If you can reach the trigger without dragging wood than the stock is for you. If not, you can try a diferent model or you can opt to not use the thumb hole and move your grip further around.

The thing I like about the thumb hole stocks is that they (usually) have very little if any drop at the comb giving your good cheek weld for a scope.

2cl

i really like the feel of a friends with the boyds evolution (iirc)... and now that i think about it - i wonder if i can hold it well in the prone position. hmmm why dont i think of this while i have the time to play around with the gun...

i have big hands, and i think the boyds stock just has a good finger weld with my hands

Quote from: Some Guy on February 01, 2012, 11:07:12 PM
i really like the feel of a friends with the boyds evolution (iirc)... and now that i think about it - i wonder if i can hold it well in the prone position. hmmm why dont i think of this while i have the time to play around with the gun...

Your friend has one. Why don't you go out and put a few hundred rounds thru it? Try it in all positions. See how it feels and fits.

2cl

Quote from: 2 clicks low on February 02, 2012, 12:23:36 AM

Your friend has one. Why don't you go out and put a few hundred rounds thru it? Try it in all positions. See how it feels and fits.

2cl

i need a more local range to shoot from more than a standing or bench rest position.  i would also need to pull some gear off the rifle as he has a monster scope and bi pod that feel like they add 20 pounds to the rifle. i also need less excuses

  No excuses 
BRING YOUR FRIEND TO AN AS. SWAP RIFLES FOR A FEW AQT'S.
Don't worry about the extra junk, you are just checking for fit.
Once again:
No excuses 

I've got a heavily-modified 10/22 with the evolution stock.  It's fabulous.

I've found that it is easier to get a good C-shape with any stock that simulates more of a pistol grip.  I find myself having to modify my grip on the more traditional rifle stocks - having to move my trigger thumb on top of the stock near my nose to prevent stressing my wrist.

Nice added feature of the Boyd Evolution is that it's ambidextrous, unlike most thumb-hole stocks.  My daughter's a lefty, and we can both use the rifle.

very nice setup - the problem i have now is how far to go with the build.. geesh, i thought car modifications were endless...

If its primary use will be Appleseed as few as possible.  Rack grade rifle with surplus ball ammunition is what the course is designed for.

But it is your rifle and there are a lot of cool toys.

If you haven't bought the rifle yet and you want the do a bunch of accuracy upgrades consider starting with a target modle to start with.  There was an article at Pyrmid air on the AirForce Talon I think.  For accuracy the writer put it up againts his 10/22 thet he had put about $800 into and the target 10/22 $400.  The Talon had the smallest group, then the factory target rifle then his custom 10/22.

I found the article it is by B.B. Pelletier:

http://airgun-academy.pyramydair.com/blog/2011/07/what-would-b-b-do-part-3/