Improving the stock on a Benjamin Maximus

[Krawdad48]

Hi,

First time posting, so hopefully this goes well. I am looking to improve the stock on my Maximus.

I have searched through all the forums here and other airgun forum websites.  So I have a  seen posts from people who have done this and I have a pretty good idea about some of my options. Just wondering if anyone minds giving their thoughts on these ideas?

First thing I am considering is just removing the butt plate on the factory stock and filling it with something like expanding foam to reduce the reverb/echo when firing.  Just not sure how effective this will be, but it would be the quickest and cheapest route.  I'd also look into a proper rubber butt pad rather than the cheap and slippery plastic one that comes on the factory stock. I assume the butt pad just pops off, as I don't see any screws holding in place.

Second idea is a Boyds aftermarket stock.  I realize they make the stock for the Benjamin Discovery but it's my understanding that it should fit the Maximus. However, I also understand the factory Discovery stock screw is shorter than the factory Maximus stock screw.  So I am wondering if someone who has put a Boyds stock on a Maximus can tell me which screw they used? If the longer Maximus screw is too long, can washers be placed on the screw to take up the slack? I realize this is probably over kill fir such an inexpensive airgun, but I rather like tinkering with airguns.  I have a 1322 that has a ton of upgrades just because it's fun to see what can be done to improve it.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts and advise,
Dave

[MisterAP]

My G2 Fortitude has that same slippery butt, so I got one of these and it works great for me.  There are other brands too; I got this one since it was on sale

[Trucker3573]

I would personally go with the Boyd’s stock. I literally bought my Maximus because I wanted to upgrade it with Boyd’s stock but I hate the gun too much to waste the money Lol. Only gun I have that I completely regret buying.

[Rick67]

Boyds has its own screw that goes with the gun.

It is a countersunk allen screw to fit their stocks with a delrin escutcheon or built-in, non-removable washer with a beveled hole.

I replaced mine with a stainless one from Ace Hardware.

You should not worry about those ubiquitous screws, just saying.

[Rick67]

Boyd’s inletting is lousy/loose—I shimmed mine.

The Disco’s/2260’s inletting is much more superior, really.

[Krawdad48]

I would personally go with the Boyd’s stock. I literally bought my Maximus because I wanted to upgrade it with Boyd’s stock but I hate the gun too much to waste the money Lol. Only gun I have that I completely regret buying.

I would have to agree that the Maximus isn't a premium rifle.   . I am glad it is priced so low because I find adding modifcations is fun and I would not want to mess around with a really expensive airgun.

I think I will try filling the factory stock before laying out money for the Boyds,  but I did want to reach out to the great and knowledgeable group on this forum and get some thoughts.

Dave

[Krawdad48]

Boyds has its own screw that goes with the gun.

It is a countersunk allen screw to fit their stocks with a delrin escutcheon or built-in, non-removable washer with a beveled hole.

I replaced mine with a stainless one from Ace Hardware.

You should not worry about those ubiquitous screws, just saying.

Thanks! That is the type of advice I am looking for.

[Krawdad48]

My G2 Fortitude has that same slippery butt, so I got one of these and it works great for me.  There are other brands too; I got this one since it was on sale


Definitely something the factory stock needs.  Such a shame they didn't even put a rubber pad on the factory stock.

[Rick67]

[Krawdad48]

Wow! That blue laminate is one of my favorite choices in a laminate stock

It looks like you did a few modifications there.   

[Rick67]

I shimmed the sides (where the trigger assembly goes in) with a thin plastic card---the strips are not visible.

The shims rid the side to side looseness.

Now, the action would still teeter toter, so I laid 2 unscathed and suitable O-rings around the barrel channel and a cut O-ring in the rear section--the cut O-ring cradles or presses against the tube's rear cap.

Post these simple mods, my rig is now super solid.

[Back_Roads]

Boyd’s inletting is lousy/loose—I shimmed mine.

The Disco’s/2260’s inletting is much more superior, really.

My thought if wanting to save some $ 2260 stock, will need an air gage hole bored out but fitment is better.
I put one of my Maxis in a more solid with rubber but pad Synthetic QB stock still have to remove some internal plastic, and a gage hole optional, but makes reading it easier. Cheaper than a Boyd's, and you get more spare airguns parts to play with
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174633333692?
I put the QB action in an old 1400 stock.

[Rick67]

It is a low power PROD with a 1701P tube.

The PROD's gauge hole does not align with the Boyd's gauge hole, hence I replaced it.

Trigger assembly is an all-metal Magnum Air Power for the Disco.

Yes, it is Cerakoted in silver.

Scope is a Japanese Clearidge RM.

[FuzzyGrub]

Stuffing the stock will quiet the hollow noise down.  I did it on Maximus/Fortitude stocks, as well as mrod.  I used packing peanuts, and crammed in as many as I could, which is easier to remove, some time in the future.  The pad comes off after removing the sling stud.

The lop is short for me, so use a slip on like was already posted.  I run the sling stud through it. 

As mentioned, Boyd’s comes with its own stock lug. 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I lucked out on the Crosman barrel lottery with Maxine, and I really like the 2,000 psi fill pressure when hand pumping.
I can concur with Rick, the Boyds "Evolution" stock came with it's own screw and the inletting was a little large.
 I solved that problem with the felt side of some 1" wide velcro.

[Krawdad48]

Stuffing the stock will quiet the hollow noise down.  I did it on Maximus/Fortitude stocks, as well as mrod.  I used packing peanuts, and crammed in as many as I could, which is easier to remove, some time in the future.  The pad comes off after removing the sling stud.

The lop is short for me, so use a slip on like was already posted.  I run the sling stud through it. 

As mentioned, Boyd’s comes with its own stock lug.

Oh man, thats awesome. I was wondering if there was a trick to remove the buttpad.  I figured the pad must be either glued in or snapped in as well as the swivel stud.

The packing peanuts are a good idea too, rather than spraying foam into the stock.

Thanks a million!
Dave

[Krawdad48]

It is a low power PROD with a 1701P tube.

The PROD's gauge hole does not align with the Boyd's gauge hole, hence I replaced it.

Trigger assembly is an all-metal Magnum Air Power for the Disco.

Yes, it is Cerakoted in silver.

Scope is a Japanese Clearidge RM.

I would like to have two of these. One in a camo color scheme, because it looks like it would make a fine tight quarters, bush airgun.  And another one in a beautiful color combination like yours.

[moorepower]

I lucked out on the Crosman barrel lottery with Maxine, and I really like the 2,000 psi fill pressure when hand pumping.
I can concur with Rick, the Boyds "Evolution" stock came with it's own screw and the inletting was a little large.
 I solved that problem with the felt side of some 1" wide velcro.

That setup almost looks like it's made for a drop block and bottle or a second tube.

[K.O.]

I just can not bond with the Maximus stock...not a fan of Syn Stocks anyways... Max Maximus wears  Grandpa's American Elm stock & Magpul RLS sling... I have two more 160 stocks inleted and almost ready for my other 2 Maximi...

The Qb 78 Stock can be used also...   https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=82285.0

[MileHighAirgunner]

Stuffing the stock will quiet the hollow noise down.  I did it on Maximus/Fortitude stocks, as well as mrod.  I used packing peanuts, and crammed in as many as I could, which is easier to remove, some time in the future.  The pad comes off after removing the sling stud.

The lop is short for me, so use a slip on like was already posted.  I run the sling stud through it. 

As mentioned, Boyd’s comes with its own stock lug.

Oh man, thats awesome. I was wondering if there was a trick to remove the buttpad.  I figured the pad must be either glued in or snapped in as well as the swivel stud.

The packing peanuts are a good idea too, rather than spraying foam into the stock.

Thanks a million!
Dave

I believe the sling stud needs to be removed before removing the butt plate.