Dutch you bring up a good point with the repeatability of CNC machining. Something I know of but totally dimissed in my response. Also the polymers of today - some are actually stronger than steel. Same for aluminum. Its unreal what they can do with synthetics.
Chaded - you're also correct. Some stocks are cheapos. But the higher end synthetics are super tough. I can tolerate these good synthetic stocks but nothing beats the feel and beauty of a finely grained wood stock.
Pluckit - There's a fine line between cheap and inexpensive. I may get some flak here but as an example take a CVA Accura V2 vs a T/C Encore. The CVA will shoot right along with the T/C and be just as reliable in the field, but cost a whole lot less. But, if you take the flip side of this and put a T/C Hawken up against a Traditions caplock. IMO there is no comparison either in quality or performance.