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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Carl on March 16, 2012, 12:33:04 PM

Title: Replace wood with synthetic?
Post by: Carl on March 16, 2012, 12:33:04 PM: 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!
Title: Re: Replace wood with synthetic?
Post by: Woodchuck on March 16, 2012, 12:35:12 PM: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=94414.msg1213321;topicseen#new
Title: Re: Replace wood with synthetic?
Post by: Carl on March 16, 2012, 02:04:17 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Replace wood with synthetic?
Post by: birdwacker on March 16, 2012, 02:22:18 PM: Check out the new Ruger " American rifle" light weight accurate and around 375.00 retail. Article on www.gunblast.com
Title: Re: Replace wood with synthetic?
Post by: Woodchuck on March 16, 2012, 02:44:18 PM: Quote from: Carl on March 16, 2012, 02:04:17 PM
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!!!!!! :chuckle: That is still a decent buy.
Title: Re: Replace wood with synthetic?
Post by: Carl on March 16, 2012, 08:22:30 PM: Birdwacker, that Ruger looks like a bargin. I wonder if anyone has one on the Forum?

Perhaps a new post :)