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dezmick
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Posted: March/19/2012 at 20:46 |
I am looking at getting a new Browning X-bolt for deer hunting, i am thinking of going with the wood stock Hunter model, or should i just go with the Composite Stalker?
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Kickboxer
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I find I'm much less mindful of my composite stocked rifles... not so "picky" about whether they get a little banging around. That said, the wood stocks have a beauty composites just cannot match. With the Browning, I don't think you will EVER see an accuracy difference due to stock warpage. I never have. It's personal preference... sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't...
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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really depends on you - I grew up with wood stocks but most of what I buy now is stainless + synthetic.
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mike650
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Normally I'd say composite/synthetic but with the Browning X-bolt I say wood.
I don't like the looks of composite Browning X-bolt, but they did a really good job with the wood version. As for the Browning X-bolt itself, I bought one in .243 for my daughter it's a little tack driver. |
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M7025-06
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/21/2010 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 271 |
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IMO...go with the Hunter (wood stock). I have one in 280 and I have no problems carrying it around all day. Plus a scratch or 2 on a wood stock just adds character to the gun.
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HuntMaster
Optics Master Joined: March/19/2007 Location: St Stephens,Al. Status: Offline Points: 1053 |
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As Kickboxer stated, there is something to be said about the beauty of a nice wood stock. I prefer wood, but I hunt in such a way that I don't have to worry about scratching my stocks. If I were more in to the stalk type of hunting, hunting large tract of open land, I may go with composite, or maybe opt for the wood "Hunter" model.
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rustic
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Wood looks better composite is more practical.
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jonoMT
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: November/13/2008 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 4853 |
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I've gone composite on anything I use regularly. I agree though...a nice wood stock can be a thing of beauty.
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