I'm a fan. We have boyds on both of my fiancee's heavy barrel savages, .223 model 12, and a .22lr Mark II. Great fit and comfortable feel. I also have a boyd revolution ambidexterous laminate on one of my 10/22 race guns, and I'm building another 10/22 into a boyd stock right now.

The "recoil pads" on the boyd stocks are really NOT recoil pads, but are really just grip pads. The rubber helps grip on your shoulder to keep the rifle secure and keep your shooting position constant.

I'm 5'10" and a muscular 185lbs, and my fiance is 5'4" and a lean 120lbs, and the stocks are comfortable for both of us to use each rifle interchangeably.

The only fitting I've had to do with any of the boyd stocks I've installed is a little light hand sanding. Never enough work to break out the dremmel, but a little polishing in mag wells, or along the side of the action to relieve a potential pressure point. Literally a drop in installation.