Wood stock and reliablity.

[Mancill]

Working on a hunting rifle. I have decided on 6.5x55 swede and want to get a tikka. The only ones I can find are wooded stocks. Would I need to replace the stock or would there free floated design still work well?

 

[Dosh]

M, as long as the stock is sealed it should hold up fine. Perhaps bedding the action wouldn't hurt as well. A carbon fiber composite stock may be a few ounces lighter and stronger. Good luck

 

[Gord0]

Great decision on cartridge! A wood stock rifle as dosh said should be fine if it is sealed well. You can always replace it down the road if you like.