I posted this on another forum also but I thought I would drop it in here also... the topic does interest me...

I thought I might want to discuss it a little bit....

Tupperware stocks... I really do not like that name but it seems to be a common name for Composite Stocks.

As with any stocks there are good ones and there are bad ones... but do they all deserve to be listed as tupperware?
At one time many years ago - I would have never thought about using a composite stock. Everything I had a wood stock, and even with them there are good ones and there are bad ones. Actually I do not even think there was such a thing as a composite stock many moons ago.

Why has the market gone that way, or even why has the market decided to free float barrels, it certainly is not the BEST way to achieve accuracy.

I believe it is all gone that way because of the almighty dollar, it is cheaper to produce a composite and it certainly is cheaper if you do not have to inlet each and every stock to the barreled action.

But, when you look at the $'s, it is probably our own fault. The average joe shooter probably is not willing to pay the price for a quality wood and bedded stock + the competition amoung manufacturers has become really cut throat for survival. But even then today you can get a rifle with a composite stock that will shoot just as well as a wood stock.

My reason for preferring the composite... I like it because I believe it to be a more durable stock for the conditions that I hunt in, those 'conditions' can be horrible or really pleasent. I feel the composite holds up better and is less effected by temperatures, weather, and rough conditions.

There is no argument about what looks better on my part - I really like the looks of a well done wood stock, they are great for showing off. Here is the rub, I consider my rifles tools, tools to get a job done - I really do not want to have to worry about nicks, bangs, and finish.

So for my part I will take a good composite on a hunting rifle all day and a good wood stock on a show gun.

I hope this makes some sense and makes for good conversation...