GunGeezer, You've got the answer right in your post. Boyd offers what they call a "left hand, right hand action stock". I know they offer it in the "Classic" line, and I think quite a few more models. It is simply a RH stock with the cheekpiece on the right side instead of the left. Good bit cheaper than $250 too. The price for a Rem. 700 stock like this in walnut or laminate is $102.
If you will post the particulars of your buddies rifle, I'll give you the Boyd's part# for it.
John
Last edited by john843; 05/23/15.