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Accuracy: Wood vs Synthetic vs Laminate
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<blockquote data-quote="Aldon" data-source="post: 343352" data-attributes="member: 20047"><p>Buffalo Bob, Thanks for the link. </p><p> </p><p>For some reason I am not able to view the picture. That is OK as visually I know they are attractive.</p><p> </p><p>The question that I was hoping to get some educated feedback on is whether they ae rigid enough to hold up to the weather and the day to day beating etc which. </p><p> </p><p>I personally believe that a wood stock that is properly sealed and maintained will hold up fine.</p><p> </p><p>I believe the plastics and laminates to be a little bit wag the dog marketing.</p><p> </p><p>Same with bead blasted stainless steel or matte blueing.....I have never scared a deer off with the shiny reflection of my polished blue barrel. More of a cost savings than actual bonus for the hunter.</p><p> </p><p>Of course their may be no malevolance on the gun manufacturers part at all. It may just be that they are trying to out gimmick out market the competition.</p><p> </p><p>Either way, I am not as sold as some that the walnut stocks of yesteryear are so inferior.</p><p> </p><p>But assuming I am wrong, sandwhiching carbon fiber between two thick layers of hardwood that have been bandsawed apart seems to be the appropriate compromise for a curmudeon like me who does not wish to see the advances if it means losing the aesthetics. </p><p> </p><p>Anyone have an idea if these stocks are weather and warp resistant enough?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aldon, post: 343352, member: 20047"] Buffalo Bob, Thanks for the link. For some reason I am not able to view the picture. That is OK as visually I know they are attractive. The question that I was hoping to get some educated feedback on is whether they ae rigid enough to hold up to the weather and the day to day beating etc which. I personally believe that a wood stock that is properly sealed and maintained will hold up fine. I believe the plastics and laminates to be a little bit wag the dog marketing. Same with bead blasted stainless steel or matte blueing.....I have never scared a deer off with the shiny reflection of my polished blue barrel. More of a cost savings than actual bonus for the hunter. Of course their may be no malevolance on the gun manufacturers part at all. It may just be that they are trying to out gimmick out market the competition. Either way, I am not as sold as some that the walnut stocks of yesteryear are so inferior. But assuming I am wrong, sandwhiching carbon fiber between two thick layers of hardwood that have been bandsawed apart seems to be the appropriate compromise for a curmudeon like me who does not wish to see the advances if it means losing the aesthetics. Anyone have an idea if these stocks are weather and warp resistant enough? [/QUOTE]
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