Synthetic vs Wood

[CaseyMcIntyre]

3x9x50 will be good enough for moose and yet not over power when in tighter bush when deer hunting

[CaseyMcIntyre]

I did not know that the electronics were only warrentied for only 1 year. I was told they were lifetime

[terrym]

I did not know that the electronics were only warrentied for only 1 year. I was told they were lifetime

I assumed that also but my buddy bought one and the electronics are 1yr only. Rest of scope is lifetime like all other Leupolds.

[CaseyMcIntyre]

Wow that seems pointless.... If the electronics go the whole scope is garbage. I guess I'll be looking into another scope lol. If I'm going to pay that much for a scope it better last my lifetime

[CaseyMcIntyre]

What does everyone think of the Leopold Rifleman scope 3x9x50 for moose/deer/bear

[FAMABRAV]

Wood stock = classy

[ginochipchip]

i think we all have safe queens lol

[heronk]

Another vote for synthetic stocks. I have spent way too much time over the years just keeping wood sealed so it wouldn't swell / split to ever choose wood over synthetic if I had the choice for a hunting gun.

[bigtedd]

I like to hunt with synthetic. I like not having to worry about it getting wet and or scratched or anything.

I have a really nice Italian 20 ga O/U made by Marocchi. The thing is, I am always reluctant to take it out in the bush because the stock is such nice wood. Anytime Ive hunted with it I feel guilty haha. Oh well

[blasted_saber]

I really think the concern, at least here in Ontario, over wood stocks and adverse weather conditions is overblown. If you climbed a mountain, or hunted in a rainforest or coastal forest, sure, but here in plain old Ontario? I dont think its an issue.

I own both wood and synthetics, and the difference between the two in feel is not comparable. The wood feels right, and looks good. Put a coat of wax on every couple years, and you're good to go.