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Post by steiny on Aug 9, 2022 11:53:45 GMT -5
Was in a large Sportsmans Warehouse store a couple weeks ago strolling the gun section. Bolt action center fire rifles are my thing, so I strolled down their many yard long display several hundred such rifles, yet there was not the first wood stocked rifle in the place.
Nothing but a bunch of ugly black and camo, plastic and metal stocked stuff with picatinny rails adjustable cheek pieces, flash suppressors, bipods, etc. Either I've missed the boat or the deer and other big game are now using guerilla tactics that require this sophisticated tactical hardware?
Looks like a good looking wood stocked rifle is soon to be a custom shop, custom order only thing in the not too distant future. There was a time when your firearms were a thing to treasure and show off, and you took pride caring for them and keeping them looking nice. Most of this new stuff looks about like a Dewalt power tool you'd toss in back of your pickup. Kinda sad in my opinion.
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Post by BigJLocke on Aug 9, 2022 12:28:57 GMT -5
I think that’s the point. I worked at Cabela’s for a while selling guns and people want something light and durable. Wood stocks are usually heavier and if you’ve ever seen someone being really rough with them, I’ve seen a few break. I love my wooden guns. A nice walnut stock has always been a favorite, but I also have a Winchester wildcat that I can throw out of a tree and not worry about chipping out cracking the butt.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Aug 9, 2022 12:30:08 GMT -5
I need to go back and use my 1950's Remington 1100 with a lot of graving on the wood stock. A beautiful gun. I need to bite the bullet and get a rifled barrel and shot sabots. I'm lucky to shot 90 yards per any of my stands.
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Post by jjas on Aug 9, 2022 15:14:24 GMT -5
I have a couple of wood stocked guns and I love the way they look, but for field use a polymer stock is a better choice IMO.
If it gets a bit muddy or scratched I don't care, but a nasty scratch on a walnut rifle or shotgun sucks.
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Post by hornzilla on Aug 10, 2022 10:04:48 GMT -5
There is pretty guns. And there is working guns. Take a pretty gun waterfowl hunting. Then in a season or two it's not pretty anymore. They both have there place. But wood furniture on a gun is almost a thing of the past.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 10, 2022 11:31:01 GMT -5
I’ve got three wood stocked guns. Two 870 Wingmasters and a Ruger 44 Mag Carbine. Everything else is synthetic.
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Post by esshup on Aug 10, 2022 12:21:00 GMT -5
Browning Citori, Nikko Golden Eagle, 1100, Model 12, CZ 452 American, 10/22, Savage Muzzleloader .50 cal (laminate wood), Mod 97, Rem 742, Weatherby .22lr, Enfield, AK, and a few others are wood stocked. Then there are the handguns with wood grips.....
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Post by titanium700 on Aug 10, 2022 17:06:18 GMT -5
Wood stocked rifles feel “warmer” in colder temps to me than fiberglass,plastic, or composite…whatever you have stocks, but….give me a McMillan stock any day over wood, I like how they look and are way more durable than wood.
Plus wood and water don’t go well together and there’s times I’ve hunted in rain.
Even my sidelock muzzleloader has a plastic stock. 😀
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Post by Russ Koon on Aug 10, 2022 17:34:17 GMT -5
hmm... Really hadn't thought about until I saw this thread. Not counting the two antiques I'm just keeping for sentimental value, my wood-stocked guns are just my very rarely used 1022T, and long-time squirrel gun Marlin 39. And lately I've been more often about replacing it with a Ruger Charger for squirrels. The Chargers were originally offered in wood stocks, but I think they're all in plastic now, and that would be my preference anyway.
I knew the wood laminates had long ago been replaced in my bow limbs, but thought I still had a couple of thin slivers on the sides of my risers, but wasn't sure. Checked it just now and nope, just some plastic that loo. If I remember correctly, my No-Cam came out with a wooden grip, but my buddy who was the original owner replaced it with the slimmer accessory grips and I agreed with that choice and kept them.
Liked the looks of a nice wood stock or grips, but in practical use, can't say I miss them.
Always liked the looks and feel of leather boots, too, but not sure there is any leather in my last few pairs. I know there was none visible. Haven't really missed the natural ingredients there either.
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Post by titanium700 on Aug 10, 2022 17:47:44 GMT -5
The funny part is, I totally prefer wood grips on my bow, as I said earlier it just feels “warmer” to me.
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Post by HighCotton on Aug 10, 2022 19:02:35 GMT -5
Browning Citori, Nikko Golden Eagle, 1100, Model 12, CZ 452 American, 10/22, Savage Muzzleloader .50 cal (laminate wood), Mod 97, Rem 742, Weatherby .22lr, Enfield, AK, and a few others are wood stocked. Then there are the handguns with wood grips..... Man oh man! You’re really trying to rile the tree hugger crowd!😎 |
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Post by HighCotton on Aug 10, 2022 19:06:57 GMT -5
I too have an appreciation for the fine wood on many guns! Other than the accuracy, I think I mostly love carrying my CZ Mannlicher in the squirrel woods just so I can sit and admire the fit and finish of the stock!  |
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Post by esshup on Aug 10, 2022 19:50:15 GMT -5
Browning Citori, Nikko Golden Eagle, 1100, Model 12, CZ 452 American, 10/22, Savage Muzzleloader .50 cal (laminate wood), Mod 97, Rem 742, Weatherby .22lr, Enfield, AK, and a few others are wood stocked. Then there are the handguns with wood grips..... Man oh man! You’re really trying to rile the tree hugger crowd!😎 Oops, I forgot Mossberg 151. |
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