Socom 16 vs Scout Squad & Walnut stock vs black composite stock
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Pitdogg2
Professional
I'd take any of them if free and be happy.
I like a good wood stock as I think good grain and finish is drop dead sexy, BUT as a utilitarian tool I'd want the composite stock if I was buying one for myself.
I wouldn't be mad at myself for the scratches and dings in the stock I know it would get if it were wood.
I like a good wood stock as I think good grain and finish is drop dead sexy, BUT as a utilitarian tool I'd want the composite stock if I was buying one for myself.
I wouldn't be mad at myself for the scratches and dings in the stock I know it would get if it were wood.
Annihilator
Emissary
I too like the wood stock versions.
Talyn
SAINT
Greater muzzle blast & velocity loss with the SOCOM & Tanker, whereas the Scout has the better balance and velocity vs the shorter while abit more manuverable than the Standard lengths. My Scout is the most practical version, although I don't have the shorter and wouldn't due to the factors above.
The Composite stocks are abit more damage/weather resistant than the wood especially in more humid and wet areas.
Composite stocks can be hydro dipped to apply camouflage patterns.
My .02
The Composite stocks are abit more damage/weather resistant than the wood especially in more humid and wet areas.
Composite stocks can be hydro dipped to apply camouflage patterns.
My .02
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Funwithfuel
Custom
Still lusting after full length M1A in dark walnut.
SaltyMonkey
Professional
Wood stocks are absolutely beautiful. However, once you get your first nick that can be a bit heartbreaking. Kind of like buying a new guitar and scratching it the first day.If forced to choose one of these models:
which one would you choose and why? Does wood vs composite play a roll? Thanks!
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M1A™ SOCOM 16 RIFLE
.308 | BLACK
M1A™ TANKER RIFLE
.308 | WALNUT
M1A™ SCOUT SQUAD™ RIFLE
.308 | BLACK
M1A™ SCOUT SQUAD™ RIFLE
.308 | WALNUT
if it’s going to be a bruiser get the composite. If it’s going to be a safe queen go with the wood.
Talyn
SAINT
No. The base stock fits all. Only with a Super Match is the stock abit different although a barreled action would fit in a SM stock.
Recusant
Hellcat
Then if you got a rifle with a composite stock a GI walnut stock would fit. There are still plenty of GI issued stocks for sale on the internet or at local gun shows from time to time.
Blackfeather
Custom
Funwithfuel
Custom
OMG, that's beautiful. Just stunning the way it grabs the light.
How you digging that polytech? A buddy has one and will not part with it. (Greedy bastard) it does everything it is asked.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I prefer composite stocks as I do a lot of hunting in marginal conditions - night for hogs. Easier to clean.
i’d say if you hunt, composite.
Range toy, go wood
i’d say if you hunt, composite.
Range toy, go wood
Blackfeather
Custom
Thank you. I am really happy with how it turned out, and I think it needs another coat of pure tung oil about now. The Poly Tech has been domesticated with a USGI parts kit, Smith Enterprise did the work.
The E2 was in the raw when I received it, and it was coated with an Iodine based preservative. Here is a picture taken when I first started sanding on it.... I think my Socom looked pretty sexy in it.
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Bassbob
Emissary
This.
Blackfeather
Custom
Aluminum or USGI composite would probably be best for hunting toys.
Very nice, beautiful, good work!
If forced to choose one of these models:
which one would you choose and why? Does wood vs composite play a roll? Thanks!
View attachment 17933
M1A™ SOCOM 16 RIFLE
.308 | BLACK
M1A™ TANKER RIFLE
.308 | WALNUT
M1A™ SCOUT SQUAD™ RIFLE
.308 | BLACK
M1A™ SCOUT SQUAD™ RIFLE
.308 | WALNUT
"M1A™ SCOUT SQUAD™ RIFLE
.308 | WALNUT"
Is my vote:
"Beauty marks" only add "character" and meaning to wood, each one is a valuable memory of something done or not done right.