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Post by bushmaster on Mar 20, 2024 12:37:00 GMT -5
I hate composite stocks. I only own 1 in a Ruger American. The other 23 are all wood stock.
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Post by moosemike on Mar 20, 2024 13:07:46 GMT -5
I love composite. I used to agonize over scratching or denting wood
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Post by davet on Mar 20, 2024 13:37:01 GMT -5
I love wood. You can tell every wood stock I’ve ever used as there are dents & scratches in every one.
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Post by ridgecommander on Mar 20, 2024 13:53:04 GMT -5
In addition to a 1911, I have been tossing around the idea of a Kibler flintlock fit as well. I truly love flintlock hunting and a good old fashioned longrifle would be the cats meow to totoe around in January.
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Post by Dutch on Mar 20, 2024 13:54:37 GMT -5
I love composite. I used to agonize over scratching or denting wood I never worried about that, to me, it's a tool to be used. Now, I never abused mine, just used them.
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Post by ridgecommander on Mar 20, 2024 14:28:16 GMT -5
I abuse all of my guns. Rarely clean them after shooting. The only one I clean religously is my flintlock due to the corrosive BP.
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Post by bushmaster on Mar 20, 2024 15:11:31 GMT -5
I never abuse my guns. Always cleaned after use. As far as scratches and dents go, they give a rifle character. Most of my rifles are old 1903 - 1970, they came pre-scratched and dented.
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Mar 20, 2024 15:44:03 GMT -5
I've had somewhere around 200. They come and go although I haven't sold any since September when I let 3 classics go. I've come to the conclusion that classic walnut stocked rifles aren't the future. The future as I see it is tactical rifles, shotguns, pistols, and synthetic stocked hunting rifles. I envision trouble on the horizon with temporary periods of bugout and quickly disappearing big game. A Savage 99 just doesn't fit into that scenario I tend to agree on the versatility/durability of synthetic rifle stock but there just something special about a beautiful walnut stock though!! I agree, My last buy was a Ruger American in 308. Its nice and light and shoots good, but it just doesn't have the warmth of a wooden stocked gun, with a blued barrel.
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Mar 20, 2024 15:46:29 GMT -5
I love wood. You can tell every wood stock I’ve ever used as there are dents & scratches in every one. Yep, and every mark brings back a memory, most of which have a story to go with it.
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Mar 20, 2024 15:49:01 GMT -5
Most of my guns have been rode hard, but I've never put them away wet.
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Post by davet on Mar 20, 2024 18:13:06 GMT -5
When I bought my Marling 1895 in 45-70 I intentionally ordered the green composite stock. I've still managed to put a scratch or two in that!!!
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Post by Loggy on Mar 20, 2024 18:38:12 GMT -5
Whatever synthetic stocks Browning fits their X-Bolts with I applaud them. They're solid as a rock & quiet. I bought some other gun manufacturers synthetic stocked guns over the years & they were Tupperware quality...noisy as hell and hollow quality...could usem as a drum!! lol
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Mar 20, 2024 20:36:03 GMT -5
I will admit that synthetic stocks with a good recoil pad do seem to soak up a lot of recoil compared to wood.
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Post by davet on Mar 21, 2024 6:59:37 GMT -5
I will admit that synthetic stocks with a good recoil pad do seem to soak up a lot of recoil compared to wood. Limbsaver. Best recoil pad made. However, after a time period of 7-10 years, Limbsaver recoil pads will break down and need replaced. But, IMHO the best one's out there.
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Mar 21, 2024 7:14:43 GMT -5
I will admit that synthetic stocks with a good recoil pad do seem to soak up a lot of recoil compared to wood. Limbsaver. Best recoil pad made. However, after a time period of 7-10 years, Limbsaver recoil pads will break down and need replaced. But, IMHO the best one's out there. I have heard they are good. I use decelerator on most of my Rifles and shotguns.
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Post by moosemike on Mar 21, 2024 7:15:20 GMT -5
Remington puts great pads on their stuff
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Post by davet on Mar 21, 2024 7:20:26 GMT -5
My 45-70 Marlin came from the factory with a Limbsaver. You can go to the range, shoot 20 full power rounds and not come back with a black 'n blue shoulder.
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Post by moosemike on Mar 21, 2024 8:10:55 GMT -5
I have heart disease and heavy recoiling 45-70 loads actually put me in Afib. That's why the heaviest I go is the Leverevolution loads. Turns out shooting left handed is significantly harder on your heart.
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Post by davet on Mar 21, 2024 8:36:55 GMT -5
I have heart disease and heavy recoiling 45-70 loads actually put me in Afib. That's why the heaviest I go is the Leverevolution loads. Turns out shooting left handed is significantly harder on your heart. Ouch...and good to know!
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Post by moosemike on Apr 6, 2024 10:37:30 GMT -5
Wife's mad because I bought a Remington 572 this morning. How many steps is that program?
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Post by davet on Apr 6, 2024 11:23:39 GMT -5
Wife's mad because I bought a Remington 572 this morning. How many steps is that program? First step.....wife is angry. Second step...wife is angry. Third step.....wife is angry. Fourth step...wife is angry. Fifth step.....wife is angry. Sixth step...wife is angry. I see a pattern beginning to emerge.
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Post by Loggy on Apr 7, 2024 6:14:47 GMT -5
Wife's mad because I bought a Remington 572 this morning. How many steps is that program? Nice addition Mike!! I bought a 572 many years ago. It was my 2nd 22 purchase which I sold later but wish I woulda kept now like many other guns. My very first 22 was a Rem 581 which I still have(below). Glad I kept it!! Bought it new in 1969 when graduating from HS. Many squirrels were taken with this tack driver! My Dad had a Rem 582(tubular version). It's feed was unreliable. My 581 clip feed never fails.
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Post by moosemike on Apr 7, 2024 12:35:08 GMT -5
That's pretty
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Post by Loggy on Apr 7, 2024 17:13:56 GMT -5
I bet that Rem 572 you bought will be a shooter too!!
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Post by davet on Apr 7, 2024 17:20:30 GMT -5
Loggy has some fine looking rifles. His 6.5x55 Swede chambered full stock is a great looking rifle!!
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