Versdog, Lemoyne, if you purchase a laminated stock to drop your Omega into, keep in mind that the comb onT/C's laminated stock is aLOT lower than the synthetic stock. That low comb might cause problems, especially if you're a bit tall and lanky as I am. I could never get a proper cheek weld on my laminated Omega, and my Leupold VX-II kept coming back and bashing me. [:'(]Only after Iput one of those comb extensions/risers on it as well as Weaver extended scope rings on the VX-II can I shoot it comfortably.

The laminated stock also appears to have more drop to the heel of the butt pad if you compare pictures of the stocks. If you're used to a classic American high, straight comb, you have to learn to rock with the recoil of a laminated Omega stock -- that's why that check weld is so important.

That said, I find the laminated stock Omega does havereally nicebalance and heft. Much prettier than synthetic, too. It just took a bit of doing to make that stock fit me.

Paul