I think you should get the rifle, try it with the synthetic stocks, if you don't like them they're easy and inexpensive to replace. I've got the synthetic stock and forend on my 45-70 and prefer the looks and feel over the wood. I have not experienced the accuracy problems that others have mentioned with the synthetic stocks, but I shoot mine with a receiver sight and limit my shots to under 100yds. Hope that helps.
>>>===> Dave