Laminated Stock & Full Wood Stock Differences?

[Kwantung Armyman]

Hello fellows I'm hoping if you can tell me what are the differences between a laminated and full wood stock ? Are laminated stocks more durable or full wood stocks ? What are their differences and which one is more sturdy ?

 

[ilovepotatos]

They're pretty much the same in durability, as far as I'm concerned. Some say a laminated stock is more sturdy, I personally don't think it's any difference. Wood is wood.

 

[bearhunter]

Wood is not wood. laminated stocks resist warpage far better than non laminated stocks and are usually more stable and more likely to hold zero, depending on wether you do your part to keep the bedding clean and free of contamiants, just like any other stock. Depending on the resin used, laminated stocks will not split, even under extreme conditions. As far as abrasion resistance, well, not much if any difference.

 

[SKScanuck]

I think the laminate ones look better...

 

[Andy]

Laminated:

- more stable;
- stronger (no need to be concerned about grain orientation);
- less expensive to produce