Boyds' Rapid fire screw up

I thought I'd scored the deal of the month with a Vanguard short action stock for my Howa @ $ 192.50NZ at my door.
After wondering how it took the same time to get from one side of Auckland airport to my door as it did to get from South Dakota to NZ I happily unwrapped my new pressie. Bummer was they've sent me a long action not a short so my 1500 needs to stretch 1/2 an inch.
Does anyone know how long you have before you contact them regarding returns?
I'm loathe to put a saw through it and have to wait longer so my options are to flick it on or find a long action Howa (30 06 preferred) to put in it.

Good luck! Post up pictures and see if none on here wants it, otherwise it's out with the saw and send them a picture, had no problems after I did that.

Had 1/3 that I've ordered that worked out, one incoming so see what happens

I've had 2/3 so far. I'm still toying with the "need" I may have for a spare 30 06 for my spare 30 06. So they sort their mistakes ok then?

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Originally Posted by Steve123

So they sort their mistakes ok then?

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Yeah its a pain though as they only have one of each stock on their close out sales.

Don't worry cutting it in half only hurts for a few moments till you find a drink!

This was a close out stock. So no refund?

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This was a close out stock. So no refund?

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I got one for mine as it was wrong brand not even wrong model... No debate they screwed up. Unsure for you

I'll send them a photo with a ruler on the action screws. A quick search of Tardme didn't bring much joy

they must stuff things up a bit I got a stock off them and they forgot to send the fukn trigger guard and mag retaining tap so I'm waiting how easy is it to join it back together once you've cut it in half

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Originally Posted by northdude

they must stuff things up a bit I got a stock off them and they forgot to send the fukn trigger guard and mag retaining tap so I'm waiting how easy is it to join it back together once you've cut it in half

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Depends where you cut it I guess. Not the smartest way to do business since they end up paying for the frieght

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they must stuff things up a bit I got a stock off them and they forgot to send the fukn trigger guard and mag retaining tap so I'm waiting how easy is it to join it back together once you've cut it in half

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I suppose it depends where you cut it. Be easy if you cut it through the fore end. Through the action not so easy.

Through the mag section @Savage1

SUrely theres someone out there who needs a long action stock for a vanguard/howa willing to cover your costs?

If its a left hand thumbhole stock for a right hand action I'll take it.

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If its a left hand thumbhole stock for a right hand action I'll take it.

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There's one of those for a tikka that's been up for ages.

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SUrely theres someone out there who needs a long action stock for a vanguard/howa willing to cover your costs?

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We'll see,that's why I've posted. Seems a shame to cut a perfectly good stock.
Then a gain there may be some one wanting to get rid of an old Howa 30 06

Cut it in half long ways so you could take a mold off it

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Cut it in half long ways so you could take a mold off it

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hmmm could work. went for through the magazine well, figured that would be where the least amount of force is generated when firing as the join is always going to be weak. could try cutting the forend off and see if they accept that

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hmmm could work. went for through the magazine well, figured that would be where the least amount of force is generated when firing as the join is always going to be weak. could try cutting the forend off and see if they accept that

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Dunno. I'll see what they say.
Maybe it's 'MuRiCa'$ way of saying I need a modern 30 06.

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I have some Howa long actions here for sale. Brand new blued for $660 in 270 and 6.5x55 from memory. If anyone is looking to build something up. I have some SS actions but they are dearer than a whole rifle now.

I dont really need stocks at this point as I have nowhere to store them.

So far the deal is 1/ keep the stock and be refunded shipping,
2/ Cut it in half for a full refund.
I've asked for a replacement and I'll cut it in half but looks like some time somehow 30-06 #3 could be a thing.

Just purchased a Howa LA... Do you have pics of this stock?

My missing part turned up yesterday put it together last night and put a PIC in gun porn thread :)