InkEd
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I prefer synthetic stocks on all of my frequently used rifles. The only one I have with wood is my Henry Big Boy lever action. The polymer stuff is lighter, not as sensitive to solvents and more durable.
Aesthetically, which one looks better IMHO depends on the rifle. "Classic" rifles like lever actions, bolt actions hunting and pre-1950s mil-surps look better with wood to me. ARs, anything to be used in wet environment and "tactical" bolt actions all get the nod for synthetic.
I have seen wood AR furniture and it looks "just sorta wrong" to me. Ditto for HK/FAL style rifles but to a lesser extent.
Aesthetically, which one looks better IMHO depends on the rifle. "Classic" rifles like lever actions, bolt actions hunting and pre-1950s mil-surps look better with wood to me. ARs, anything to be used in wet environment and "tactical" bolt actions all get the nod for synthetic.
I have seen wood AR furniture and it looks "just sorta wrong" to me. Ditto for HK/FAL style rifles but to a lesser extent.