Laminate vs synthetic stock

[DoglegArms]

What do you prefer on a hunting/long distance rifle and why?

 

[Shemp]

Laminate...strong...and they look spectacular. I feel they give me a better connection to the rifle. Synthetics are probably better (if it's a good one) but I don't "connect" with the rifle the same way I do wood. Maybe I'm weird,but laminate stocks give me more confidence in the gun. It just feels right.

 

[Cudruln]

I think with the technology now a days that either will yield the same results. It will come down to what stock feels best to you. Laminate has more finished look, synthetic will take more of a beating. Do you plan on taking through some forest or sitting at a bench.


Or you could just be like @ArtVandelay and have a strong connection to spectacular looking wood.

Sorry couldn't resist @ArtVandelay

 

[DoglegArms]

I think with the technology now a days that either will yield the same results. It will come down to what stock feels best to you. Laminate has more finished look, synthetic will take more of a beating. Do you plan on taking through some forest or sitting at a bench.


Or you could just be like @ArtVandelay and have a strong connection to spectacular looking wood.

Sorry couldn't resist @ArtVandelay

Dilemma

 

[dial1911]

I have both- neither seem to make any difference in the Georgia climate. If I were expecting the same POI at my Georgia gun club vs. shooting in Alberta Canada, I'd probably pick the synthetic. However, if the shot is that important, I'd check zero in Canada in advance.

Specifically, my NM M1A is wearing walnut. My other rifles that shoot sub MOA are all synthetic- Not really my choice, but that's how they came to me. They all worked, so I didn't change anything.

 

[Cudruln]

Yeah that's a hard one. Get your son to pick, that's what I do when I have a hard decision.

 

[Shemp]

Dilemma

synthetic...but that's just because in this instance I don't like greens in my laminates.

 

[Shemp]

I think with the technology now a days that either will yield the same results. It will come down to what stock feels best to you. Laminate has more finished look, synthetic will take more of a beating. Do you plan on taking through some forest or sitting at a bench.


Or you could just be like @ArtVandelay and have a strong connection to spectacular looking wood.

Sorry couldn't resist @ArtVandelay

Everyone appreciates great wood...

 

[DoglegArms]

synthetic...but that's just because in this instance I don't like greens in my laminates.

LOL. Why?

 

[Shemp]

LOL. Why?

basically racism.


I am picky on laminates. I really like these two:

 

[Laufen]

Laminate. The feel of wood without the susceptibility to the elements of wood. If you like wood, it's the only real choice for precision shooting. For a hunting rifle I go with wood because it's "warmer", lighter than laminate, and I'm not splitting hairs at a bench.

Thumbhole stocks are the spawn of the devil, especially for hunting.

 

[Laces_Out_Marino]

Laminate. The feel of wood without the susceptibility to the elements of wood. If you like wood, it's the only real choice for precision shooting. For a hunting rifle I go with wood because it's "warmer", lighter than laminate, and I'm not splitting hairs at a bench.

Thumbhole stocks are the spawn of the devil, especially for hunting.

so you are saying that you like the "feel of wood" and that its "warmer"?

 

[Laufen]

so you are saying that you like the "feel of wood" and that its "warmer"?

That's right Chancho.

 

[DoglegArms]

Laminate. The feel of wood without the susceptibility to the elements of wood. If you like wood, it's the only real choice for precision shooting. For a hunting rifle I go with wood because it's "warmer", lighter than laminate, and I'm not splitting hairs at a bench.

Thumbhole stocks are the spawn of the devil, especially for hunting.

What's wrong with thumbhole stocks?

 

[White]

I would choose laminate.

 

[Laufen]

What's wrong with thumbhole stocks?

Ever walked through the woods with one or carried one? There's no comfortable way to do it. They're fine on the bench but crap otherwise.

 

[White]

Ever walked through the woods with one or carried one? There's no comfortable way to do it. Their fine on the bench but crap otherwise.

I have my butler carry mine everywhere. He just hands it to me when I'm ready to fire

 

[White]

Ever walked through the woods with one or carried one? There's no comfortable way to do it. Their fine on the bench but crap otherwise.

I have my butler carry mine everywhere. He just hands it to me when I'm ready to fire

 

[DoglegArms]

Ever walked through the woods with one or carried one? There's no comfortable way to do it. Their fine on the bench but crap otherwise.

Never have. Good to know.

 

[qodeBebop]

Composite. I imagine a laminate stock would look like hell after a short time in my hands.