Which stock material is best for me?

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BennieDaBlade

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Hello folks,

After trawling the web for a few weeks I have yet to find an answer to aide my final decision. I have found many comments, none overly convincing either way. :confused:

I am looking to restock my Win 52D in a target stock and my question is this;

Irrespective of stock design/shape, if the action is correctly pillar bedded and the barrel floated, what is the better material? Full wood, laminate, or "something other than wood".

I have read that wood "soaks up" the vibration of firing better then the others, but is susceptible to movement. (I don't see how this is an issue if it is bedded and floated.)

I have read that laminates are very stable, and heavy, but offer the same as a full wood stock. (comes down to a personal preferance)

I have read that other materials can be better or worse than the two above depending on their quality. (some standard items from the original firearm manufacturers being likened to licorice)

I have only owned long arms with "wooded" stocks, as much from aesthetic choice as functionality.

What are you learned thoughts for someone who is not looking to take on the top level of competition, but at the same time values greatly the ability to be competitive?

I look forward to some interesting answers.

Nigel (indecisive Aussy)
 
Sorry that nobody else has answered you yet.

I've had or worked on several match rifles and believe that it's hard to beat a laid-up fiberglass stock with a bedding block, aluminum plate, or pillars in it.

Of all the 10.5, 13.5, and Unlimited rifles I've seen, they all appear to be synthetic.

Picher
 
Thanks Picher,

After much wringin of hands and gnashing of teeth (and some good comments on another forum) I have finally decided to go with what I like, being wood. I am totally confidant I can get it to shoot better then me, which is what I am looking for, with bedding etc.

Not new to the game, but been away for a while and thought there may have been some absolute developements.

Cheers,

Nigel
 
Re Stock

For the pass couple of months i have a laminate stock and have never looked back. it does seem to damp the vibration really well. I know some guys that have had a Mc Millan stock and have never got on with it and gone back to their old stock or replaced it with a wood/laminate stock. maybe its a case you have to learn how to shoot with a Mc Millan stock, but I have to say I dont like them, just a personl view, nothing more.

Andy
 
I started a thread here once concerning wood versus synthetic stocks. The general concensus seemed to be that synthetic offers an advantage. I really think it's whether or not it's bedded correctly.
 
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