Wood stocks
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Re: Wood stocks
My old wood stock would swell so much when it was humid the POI would be way off (was not free floated either). I don't remember the type of stock so you can disregard this as just a bad stock but since then I've stuck with synthetic stocks.
My old wood stock would swell so much when it was humid the POI would be way off (was not free floated either). I don't remember the type of stock so you can disregard this as just a bad stock but since then I've stuck with synthetic stocks.
Re: Wood stocks
ABSOLUTELY, YES!!
Try getting a wood stock wet, then dry, then wet again, then subject to high heat/humidity...
Any adverse weather/atmospheric conditions can (AND WILL) warp a wood stock, create torque on the action (and on the barrel depending on how bad it gets) and otherwise cause problems with accuracy. I have also broken a wood stock (okay...it was my fault/stupidity that caused it) where a fiberglass/synthetic stock would have (without a doubt) survived.
ABSOLUTELY, YES!!
Try getting a wood stock wet, then dry, then wet again, then subject to high heat/humidity...
Any adverse weather/atmospheric conditions can (AND WILL) warp a wood stock, create torque on the action (and on the barrel depending on how bad it gets) and otherwise cause problems with accuracy. I have also broken a wood stock (okay...it was my fault/stupidity that caused it) where a fiberglass/synthetic stock would have (without a doubt) survived.
Re: Wood stocks
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ABSOLUTELY, YES!!
Try getting a wood stock wet, then dry, then wet again, then subject to high heat/humidity...</div></div>
ok so it wasn't just me haha.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ABSOLUTELY, YES!!
Try getting a wood stock wet, then dry, then wet again, then subject to high heat/humidity...</div></div>
ok so it wasn't just me haha.
Re: Wood stocks
Question: Do you guys feel that a wooden stock that was sealed properly (paint, epoxy, ect.) would have the same problems?
Question: Do you guys feel that a wooden stock that was sealed properly (paint, epoxy, ect.) would have the same problems?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Question: Do you guys feel that a wooden stock that was sealed properly (paint, epoxy, ect.) would have the same problems? </div></div>
Not anywhere near as badly.
Epoxy impregnated laminates and sealed hardwood stocks with several coats of Urethane or some other waterproof finish will have very good weather resistant properties compared to the classic oil rubbed finish.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Question: Do you guys feel that a wooden stock that was sealed properly (paint, epoxy, ect.) would have the same problems? </div></div>
Not anywhere near as badly.
Epoxy impregnated laminates and sealed hardwood stocks with several coats of Urethane or some other waterproof finish will have very good weather resistant properties compared to the classic oil rubbed finish.
Re: Wood stocks
Thats what I thought, I figured if you seal it up, and maybe even a layer of fiberglass, it should be fine. especially if its properly bedded with pillars and all that jazz.
Thats what I thought, I figured if you seal it up, and maybe even a layer of fiberglass, it should be fine. especially if its properly bedded with pillars and all that jazz.
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Laminated wood stocks have become popular in large part because they don't warp or otherwise change shape with humidity like solid pieces of wood can. I still like the look of a wood laminated stock, depending on the rifle and application.
Laminated wood stocks have become popular in large part because they don't warp or otherwise change shape with humidity like solid pieces of wood can. I still like the look of a wood laminated stock, depending on the rifle and application.
