Wood or Synthetic??
- Thread starter tbird412s
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On the Tikka, you can't go wrong with either.
You have not stated it's use or service. There is definitely a place for both. In my opinion, synthetics have been over used but they do have a place. Synthetics also vary in grades or quality and that last Tikka I shot, had an excellent synthetic stock. Wood, on the other hand is beautiful to look at and hold. If I were "mostly" going to use it on the bench, then I'd go with the wood. To me, recoil and handling has always been better with the wood. But then again the recoil pad felt pretty good on the Tikka. Sorry for not being more definitive. .....
By the way, that .300 WinMag kicks like a mule !! ....
Be Safe !!!
You have not stated it's use or service. There is definitely a place for both. In my opinion, synthetics have been over used but they do have a place. Synthetics also vary in grades or quality and that last Tikka I shot, had an excellent synthetic stock. Wood, on the other hand is beautiful to look at and hold. If I were "mostly" going to use it on the bench, then I'd go with the wood. To me, recoil and handling has always been better with the wood. But then again the recoil pad felt pretty good on the Tikka. Sorry for not being more definitive. .....
By the way, that .300 WinMag kicks like a mule !! ....
Be Safe !!!
warbirdlover
New member
I've got a Ruger 77 Mk II with synthetic stock in .300 Win Mag. Put a limbsaver on it and it's not bad at all to shoot. IMHO it wasn't that bad to shoot before I put the limbsaver on it. But different people tolerate recoil less or more. I've spent all afternoon on the bench with my .300 with no problems or bruises.
And wood for looks and synthetic for function is how I've addressed it. My rifles are workhorses so I haven't bought a wood stocked rifle in years.
And wood for looks and synthetic for function is how I've addressed it. My rifles are workhorses so I haven't bought a wood stocked rifle in years.
Definitely a synthetic stock for outdoor use.
Wood stocks change dimension when subjected to varying humidities, or worse yet- rain...
Unless you're going to epoxy bed the receiver and install pillars, these changes in the wood are effected on the receiver, and will change point of impact.
Wood stocks change dimension when subjected to varying humidities, or worse yet- rain...
Unless you're going to epoxy bed the receiver and install pillars, these changes in the wood are effected on the receiver, and will change point of impact.
bullethole1
Moderator
Wood is your best bet,looks a whole lot better,especially when you get a laminated wood stock, If I had to settle for a black gun,I wouldnt get a hunting bolt type of rifle in black I would rather get a Bushmaster Assault Rifle like an AR15 If it dealt with black. Synthetic stocks are hollow, I dont really like that fact but oh well I would make sure to never drop a gun so I put mine away if I plan on drinking alot 
I was short on time with my 1st post and kept it brief. I voted synthetic on this rifle for several reasons.
#1 a Tikka is always going to be a workhorse rifle, not a showhorse. The best looking wood in the world ain't gonna make it pretty.
#2 Synthetics will always be stronger, more stable and much more consistent in accuracy. Not necessarily more accurate, but your groups won't wander around requiring you to re-zero your rifle like you will with wood.
#3 The biggest appeal of the Tikka is the light weight. Why saddle it with a heavier wood stock, especially a MUCH heavier laminated stock. If you want a heavy rifle buy a Weatherby Vanguard. They are nearly 2 lbs heavier, cheaper and will likely be just as accurate.
Yes the recoil will be a bit worse, but the stock design and recoil pad play just as big a part in taming recoil as the weight. The Tikka stock is a good design and with a Limbsaver pad recoil will be tolerable.
#1 a Tikka is always going to be a workhorse rifle, not a showhorse. The best looking wood in the world ain't gonna make it pretty.
#2 Synthetics will always be stronger, more stable and much more consistent in accuracy. Not necessarily more accurate, but your groups won't wander around requiring you to re-zero your rifle like you will with wood.
#3 The biggest appeal of the Tikka is the light weight. Why saddle it with a heavier wood stock, especially a MUCH heavier laminated stock. If you want a heavy rifle buy a Weatherby Vanguard. They are nearly 2 lbs heavier, cheaper and will likely be just as accurate.
Yes the recoil will be a bit worse, but the stock design and recoil pad play just as big a part in taming recoil as the weight. The Tikka stock is a good design and with a Limbsaver pad recoil will be tolerable.