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Offline jrkrk

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Walnut or Synthetic
« on: January 07, 2007, 07:35:07 AM »
Hey guys what do you prefer on your Encore walnut or synthetic? :)
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2007, 08:07:19 AM »
I own the walnut stocks. I just like the traditional look, and mine has excellent figure in the grain. However, they are quite a bit heavier than the synthetic, and, of course, more succepible to the elements.  I have hunted in some harsh weather with mine with no problems, though.  I suppose that weight and personal preference of looks are may be the deciding factors.  You really cannot go wrong with either.
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2007, 11:25:02 AM »
I had two Walnut stocks break in the thin part of the pistol grip area, once while hunting.   The stock is very thin in this area.   TC replaced both for free but I had to borrow another gun to finish my hunt.   Replaced it with Custom kevlar stock made by Lone Wolf and will never have to worry again.

If you want a wood stock, I suggest getting one from Bullberry.  They put a metal insert into the pistol grip area to help avoid the breaking problem.

I know others will say they've never had a problem with TC walnut stocks and that may be the case.  I'm just telling you what happened to mine.  In my opinion, the stock is too thin in the pistol grip area and prone to cracking from ramrod pressure of loading and recoil from stout rounds.  Mine broke , in my hand, while shooting a 12 gauge sabot slug.  FWIW.

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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2007, 12:07:53 PM »
Sandy,
Thank you for your comments. Just purchased an encore in wood with a turkey barrel and will get the slug barrel.  The sales man cautioned me about stock failure just as you outlined. I am looking for a used stock.
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2007, 02:30:38 PM »
Walnut for me.  Why because that is just what I like, I have a safe full of gun all with walnut stocks.

I have 3 Encores and my wifes stock did break during hunting season.  So far that is the only 1 of the 3.
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2007, 04:34:32 PM »
Walnut.  I just can't bring myself to buy a synthetic stocked gun.
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2007, 05:10:18 PM »
Quote from: Bullseye on January 10, 2007, 02:30:38 PM
Walnut for me.  Why because that is just what I like, I have a safe full of gun all with walnut stocks.

I have 3 Encores and my wifes stock did break during hunting season.  So far that is the only 1 of the 3.

I like walnut also.  The TC Encore stock that came with my gun had outstanding grain and apperance.
My problem with this stock is not with the WOOD but with the DESIGN.  It's just too damn thin in the pistol grip
and needs some type of metal insert in this area like Bullberry does in thier custom stocks.  TC needs to address this issue in my opinion.

Broken stocks during an out of town hunt are not much fun and it ruined a full day of hunting for me.   
Just my opinion.
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2007, 12:05:40 PM »
looking for a stock try here.........
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/deptsearch2x.asp?dept=%46%49%52%45%41%52%4D%53&dept2=%45%4E%43%4F%52%45
http://www.eabco.com/tcref.html
a;so look on ebay i find good deal on encore stuff allthe time
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2007, 03:52:40 PM »
Try a wood laminate stock.  You get the beauty of wood, but much stronger than the traditional walnut.  It stands up to the elements very well too - maybe not like a synthetic, but they hold their own.  I have two stocks from Gunstocks Inc.; one is on a 30-06 AI and the other is a 6mm Rem.  No problems here.

Check them out:

http://www.gunstocksinc.com/
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2007, 02:34:40 AM »
I like the Walnut stock but I also have two of the Pro-hunter stocks. I like them both.
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2007, 04:02:25 AM »
Synthetic for me. Its lighter, less likely to warp and I don't ruin a beautiful looking stock when I put camo paint on it. My rifles are for hunting not just shooting so although I love the looks of those beautiful but are too shiney for those wary coyote I enjoy shooting.
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Re: Walnut or Synthetic
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2007, 03:51:37 PM »
Quote from: Sandy Flakeman on January 07, 2007, 11:25:02 AM
I had two Walnut stocks break in the thin part of the pistol grip area, once while hunting.   The stock is very thin in this area.   TC replaced both for free but I had to borrow another gun to finish my hunt.


I hav ebroken two walnut stocks as well.  After the second one broke I asked TC to replace it with the flex stock they offer, and I haven't had any troubles since.  It is also more comfortable to fire with heavy recoiling loads.

Sandy, what were you shooting to break the stocks?  Was it during recoil, or other when they broke?

Larry
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