Is a laminate stock more or less prone to handling marks compared to a walnut stock? Is there any real difference?
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Walnut vs laminate
- Thread starter Yandeltx
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http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_stock.htm
Here's an excerpt:
"Laminated wood stocks are actually the strongest and most stable of all stocks. Functionally, they are superior to both solid walnut and the synthetics. If laminated from decent woods and well finished they can be quite attractive. They are cheaper than solid walnut stocks because they are made from smaller slices of wood, most of which cost less than good walnut. The grain in the various layers of wood is designed to run in different directions and cancels out any tendency of the stock to warp. When properly glued under pressure and sealed laminated stocks are immensely strong and warp resistant, and virtually impervious to the elements. Laminated stocks are generally regarded as the stiffest and most accurate type of stock".
Here's an excerpt:
"Laminated wood stocks are actually the strongest and most stable of all stocks. Functionally, they are superior to both solid walnut and the synthetics. If laminated from decent woods and well finished they can be quite attractive. They are cheaper than solid walnut stocks because they are made from smaller slices of wood, most of which cost less than good walnut. The grain in the various layers of wood is designed to run in different directions and cancels out any tendency of the stock to warp. When properly glued under pressure and sealed laminated stocks are immensely strong and warp resistant, and virtually impervious to the elements. Laminated stocks are generally regarded as the stiffest and most accurate type of stock".
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I think laminate stocks are heavier. If you look at the hw 100, the laminate is heavier than the walnut.
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I'm not a wood kind of guy but some of the laminate stocks are beautiful. I would hate to scratch it up that's why I get synthetic stocks.
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Laminated stocks, because of the way they're made, would hide scratches or dings better than a nicely finished piece of wood. RC
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