Obviously a synthetic kevlar stock is the most weatherproof but if you like the look of laminate it.
What is laminate walnut stock.
It s truly a marvel of science and technology.
It may but why take that chance.
Laminate stock i would certainly carry a laminate stock before walnut.
Many of the hardwood stocks in use today are rather plain looking and the figured stocks come at a premium for certain.
The custom walnut stock is extremely labor intensive and the highly figured walnut which was much more common a century ago has become a rarity.
And rightly so because the wood laminate has been enhanced when you look at the science inherent in the production of wood gunstock blanks you realize that a boyds gunstock is more than just a piece of laminated wood that s been carved into the shape of a gunstock.
A wet environment is potentially not conducive to walnut staying straight.
That meant there were only six layers of wood in a typical stock so the multi layer look we see in today s laminates was very subdued.
If you are looking at buying a used rifle with a laminate stock there is a good chance that it is already cracked which led to poor accuracy which led to the rifle being sold.
Walnut looks good but will show all the hunting wear you give it.
If the gun shop will do it ask to have the action removed from the stock and carefully inspect it is likely that there will be cracks in the previously stated locations.
We think you ll agree this is the single most important development in a wood gunstock since laminates first came to town.
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