Not Happy
Well, the pictures will have to wait. I installed the stock, and it needs to be returned to Boyds.
The action fit on the stock and looked great, but the gun does not function. I encountered two problems:
1. The magazine catch is not cut out properly and the magazine will not lock into place. Every time you cycle the bolt, the magazine falls out.
2. The bolt release will not engage when the action is installed on the stock.
According to my research on a dedicated Savage Forum, it appears that I received a prototype stock. Several other people encountered the same problems I am having. According to their posts, Boyds will need me to return the stock and they will ship me another one ASAP. I thought about attempting to correct the issues myself as it is not uncommon for an aftermarket stock to need adjustment and final fitting, but after seeing the info on the prototypes, I will be returning it to Boyds.
So for now, no pictures and it looks like I will not be shooting it this weekend. I will report back when I receive the replacement stock.