Originally Posted by
truckjohn
I really prefer the laminated wood stocks over molded plastic. They are stiffer and do a better job of bedding the rifle. You can also glass bed or pillar bed them without adding a tremendous amount of weight. Plastic stocks are generally pretty flexible and the plastics don't really stick to bedding materials very well. They sort of can be bedded - but it's not easy.
I get it though - you can mold them to very close tolerances. They don't have problems with finishes, bugs, warping, or water stains. A lot of people prefer the convenience of plastic as well.