I have a Raptor, I like it very much! It is solid and holds the Tikka as well as my McMillan. I don't mind laminate as it is very stable, and it is totally encased in synthetic material so it will be as close to 100% water proof as you can get. They are expensive, and more options can be had on a McMillan or Manners, but if you want something different these are pretty cool. I like the weight too, my rifle is a target rifle, the weight helps mitigate recoil and the rifle holds very steady.