marlin 917 vrx heavy barrel with boyds stock

blackbird · Jun 1, 2013

i have a new marlin 917 vrx heavy barrel and want to put a boyds stock (2Z99220-1A-116) on it.

what is done for a trigger guard??

how do they fit??

are the stocks very heavy??

DrifterFisher · Jun 1, 2013

Not sure how it fits, Boyds site says it weighs 2.85LBS If you get it let us know...I have the 917V heavy barrel.

blackbird · Jun 1, 2013

i want to get all the info and parts first so if anyone knows please post up

when its all said and done i will post info and pics.

barebones1 · Jun 2, 2013

I just picked up a 917v also. I have the savage at home ( pa) real disapointed in the marlin trigger, as compared to the savage. I did find a trigger that had good reviews attached to it, just under $100 with shipping. should be here his week. Standard "BSA sweet 17 scope" on top. I will let you know how it comes out.

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

The factory trigger wasn't the best in the world. I changed out the spring with a spring from a papermate ink pen, about $1.00 at the local Office Max. It made all the difference in the world. This works on all of the Marlin bolt guns.

Take the lower screw out of the trigger, slip the trigger out, and the spring on the back side of the trigger is the one that you change out. Takes it from 6+ pounds to a nice ~3 to 3.5 lb trigger.

After you do this, be sure to check it over and over to make sure it is safe. Bump it with your hand, bump it on the floor, and check it over and over again.

This is from RimfireCentral.com been on that site for years. Very helpful with anything rimfire. I did the pen spring and heavier sear spring on mine,made a huge difference. And a damn site cheaper than 100$ it did cost me a working pen...

blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

i have adjustable trigger. i havnt missed with it yet since im trying to fine what guard i need for when i go with the boyds stock but it seems like no one knows out of 3 diff forums iv posted on, i know im not the only one to do this.

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

The one on my 917V was already metal, if it had been plastic I would have replaced it with something metal anyway. Marlin part number for my black 917V aluminum trigger guard is 320758. I think the silver trigger guard is 305058.

Again copied from RimFireCentral.com in regards to the Boyds stocks.

This should work its from Numrich
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/405970C.htm

blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

thank you very much

i did find that number but no real info if it would work for my rifle. thanks again.

still looking at scopes....

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

I just edited to add a part from Numrich...

And the boyds is inletted for the trigger guard,according to them..

blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

DrifterFisher said:
I just edited to add a part from Numrich...

pic on there site doesnt load for me, is that one metal and black as well?

im guessing im going to need a Magazine Guard Plate as well? other then these 2 parts are there any other hard parts i need for the swap?

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

Just the screws to hold it together.
I could not get the pic to load either.

blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

what screws are you referring to? link if you have

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

The 2 that hold the mag plate in and the other one in the trigger guard.
The mag plate screws... You need 2 of these.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/173310AS.htm
The trigger group screw...You need one of these.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/1227830B.htm
Does yours have 2 take down screws? One mid forearm and one close to the trigger group? If so and you get the mag plate,trigger guard,and the 3 screws you should be set.

blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

my take down screws are one right infront of the trigger guard and one about 1-1 1/2inchs infront the mag.

i just looked at my gun better and it has a mag plate and 2 screws holding that plate there.

blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

im guessing one of the take down screws will be used to hold the front of the trigger guard. i need a screw of the rear of the trigger guard tho. does anyone know what screw that might be? a part number or link?

wow never thought it would be this PITA to swap stocks lol

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

What town are you in? I'll bring mine by one afternoon and we can see exactly what ya need :thumb: If you have the mag plate already,then all you would need is a T G and one screw for it. And for the scope, I would look very hard at the Mueller scopes. Like said before if you want to see the holes at 100 you would need 20+ mag. Those .17 holes are VERY small out there.

blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

im in melbourne right off 95.

thats what im understanding. you by any chance know what screw is needed?

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

The trigger group screw...You need one of these.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/1227830B.htm

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blackbird · Jun 2, 2013

oh ok thanks, i most have gotten my links mixed up before.

thanks for your help Drifter.

DrifterFisher · Jun 2, 2013

Not a problem man, hope ya get that thing looking good. I would highly recommend using one RFC's bedding techniques once you get the new stock.

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