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Offline MIdeerhunter

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Laminate vs. Hardwood
« on: October 10, 2004, 09:19:22 AM »
What is the advantage of the laminate over the hardwood stock for the ultra slug hunter? Is it weaker or stronger? I am going to buy a ultra slug hunter deluxe and it has the laminate, it feels heavy but the weight makes no difference to me, what is the purpose of it, i am going to get it because it looks cool, but is it weaker or stronger?
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2004, 12:33:27 PM »
Stronger, heavier and a bit more expensive....<><.... :grin:
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2004, 12:33:51 PM »
Laminate stocks, are generally heavier, and stronger, and more resistant to warpage from moisture.  Like you, I think they look COOL on my H&R/NEF guns.

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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2004, 03:30:45 PM »
The camo laminate stock on my .280 Limited Edition Handi was the selling point for me. It was beautiful. The medallion is kinda cool, too. It was a nice touch for H&R to add that blue color into the camo laminate.