a note on those "silly" looking plastic stocks.

A good friend of mine (one of the 7mm and .17 cal guys) that shoots a REAL lot says that the synthetic stocks are less prone to moisture/huidty related issues. If a wooden stock isn't sealed 100% it can swell and throw the barrel bedding off, which of course moves the point of bullet impact - this can (supposedly) be quite a bit when you get out to the longer yardages.

Also, at least for me, it's nearly heartbreaking when a nice new wood stock gets gouged, scraped, or scratched. Personally, I don't think I'll be as upset about it when it happens to a synth. stock.