I searched the forums for a thread about M1A stocks before I bombarded you guys with a post, but couldn't find the answer I needed.
My question is this: I'm looking to buy an M1A, but can't decide what kind of stock to purchase. I know wood is more prone to cracking and warping, but is heavier so it reduces recoil, and looks beautiful. On the contrary, the glass stocks don't look as good, but they stand up to the weather, are lighter and thus do not offset recoil as much. I'd rather have a stock that lasts longer, but is the recoil going to be too much with a synthetic stock? I am 6'3" and 230 pounds, so I wouldn't imagine so with only a .308 WIN, but I haven't gotten a chance to play around with one of these babies.
So, anyone have an opinion?
PS - The walnut stocks look sooooo good. Someone talk me in/out of it
My question is this: I'm looking to buy an M1A, but can't decide what kind of stock to purchase. I know wood is more prone to cracking and warping, but is heavier so it reduces recoil, and looks beautiful. On the contrary, the glass stocks don't look as good, but they stand up to the weather, are lighter and thus do not offset recoil as much. I'd rather have a stock that lasts longer, but is the recoil going to be too much with a synthetic stock? I am 6'3" and 230 pounds, so I wouldn't imagine so with only a .308 WIN, but I haven't gotten a chance to play around with one of these babies.
So, anyone have an opinion?
PS - The walnut stocks look sooooo good. Someone talk me in/out of it