Walnut vs. Synthetic rifle stock

[BayouBuck985]

All, I’m in the market for a new deer rifle, and after years of only using synthetic stock rifles, I’m thinking of getting something a little nicer. I’m looking at either a Remington 700 CDL, Bergara B-14 Timber, or possibly a Browning X-Bolt/X-Bolt 2. For those of you who use the wooden stock rifles, is there extra care that they demand to hold up for years of use, especially if they get damp on occasion? I heard about wax-treating them occasionally just to help preserve the wood and help combat the adverse effects of moisture, but is that a bit overkill? Or if not, how often would you recommend that? Keep in mind that my days in the woods are quite limited these days with three small children, and I am not abusive with my gear in any means. Any suggestion or tips would be appreciated.

 

[Jnasa]

If it's a good sealed stock should require very little maintenance. Make sure it is allowed to dry if it gets wet. Ive put some shotguns through terrible conditions with very little.

Never hurts to wipe it down.