Fillae,
You'll never regret your decision to go synthetic. You will notice the following beneits almost immediately: (1) Your stock will be virtually impervious to bad weather, (2) It is relatively lightweight, therefore more portable for the long haul, (3)It will assist in felt recoil reduction, (4) You will gain much more respect from fellow hunters because of the rugged appearance <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>, and (5) Your hunting capabilities will increase a hundred fold <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>. Just kiddin'. I am glad for you and I wish you well. Enjoy, and may you be blessed with many years of hunting.
Regards,
Boltaction
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