Synthetic vs. Wood
- Thread starter DriftingOkie
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I tend to prefer a nice wood stock usually, it just feels right to me, maybe because thats all i grew up shooting. Wood is also more appealing IMO. That being said, there are some pretty good synthetic and composite stocks out there that will get the job done very well. Quick story; I had a Savage and Rem 700 both in .308, the Savage with a "cheap" syn stock and the Remmy with a nice wood lam stock. Same load, 10 twist, barrel length etc. and the Savage was a superior shooter, not by too much, but still despite the "cheap" feeling stock. I am however alot more cautious with my wood stocks and try not to ding them up too bad, i suppose thats the only con i can think of. Try them both and see which one feels better to you. 35R.
willy1947
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I bought a Remington 700/7mm with a plastic stock. I got a great deal on it, $350. When, I got home the cheap stock went in the trash can. I ordered a new DM pepper lam stock, bottom metal and two magazines. Factory plastic stocks are junk. Now HS, Choate or even Bell and Carlson are a good stocks if you do not like wood. I own all three. They all have their place.
Stirling XD
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Last year I decided my pre '64 M70 needed a thumbhole stock with a recoil pad. Money is always tight and I couldn't find a synthetic stock for the price of a wood laminate. While I saved a ton of money, I also spent a ton of time on fitting and finishing the wood. But it's done and it is gorgeous. My dad used this gun for years and gave it to me a few years back. I'm glad I went with the wood. This gun simply deserves to be sitting on a beautiful wood stock.
But one of these days I intend to build a custom rifle. It will likely be stainless steel with a synthetic stock. The M70 may get moved to the back of the safe when that happens, but that's OK.
But one of these days I intend to build a custom rifle. It will likely be stainless steel with a synthetic stock. The M70 may get moved to the back of the safe when that happens, but that's OK.
