Replace wood with synthetic?

[Carl]

Hi All,

I’m considering buying a new rifle to replace my Win. model 70 (.308).  It’s a little heavy.  Then I thought about buying a synthetic stock to replace the wood stock – should be a lot cheaper than a new rifle and lighten the load.

Is this something normally done or would I be better off looking for a whole new rifle?  My budget for a rifle isn’t much, maybe < $600 (before scope).

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

[Woodchuck]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=94414.msg1213321;topicseen#new

[Carl]

Thanks Woodchuck, I was reading that thread this morning.  It sounds good, but there isn’t a store anywhere near me (Bellevue, WA).

Wally World has a 700 black syn stock with scope for around $415.

[birdwacker]

Check out the new Ruger " American rifle" light weight accurate and around 375.00 retail. Article on www.gunblast.com

[Woodchuck]

Thanks Woodchuck, I was reading that thread this morning.  It sounds good, but there isn’t a store anywhere near me (Bellevue, WA).

Wally World has a 700 black syn stock with scope for around $415.

ROAD TRIP!!!!!!  That is still a decent buy.

[Carl]

Birdwacker, that Ruger looks like a bargin.  I wonder if anyone has one on the Forum?

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