A gun stock should do many things. Far from being an aesthetic-only piece of furniture, a gun stock should, first and foremost, support the action.

This it should do without imparting any competing influence or torque to the action or barrel. Of course, since the two are joined, this is a physical impossibility.

But there are things a stock can do to improve upon this; free-floating the barrel so that it only contacts the action and not the stock is one thing. It is not a perfect solution, but it’s better than nothing.

On a similar note, a gun stock can also offer a high degree of consistency, and it can resist changes in atmospheric temperature and moisture.

This is an area in which wood gun stocks struggle, as they are absorbent and highly prone to warping under these influences.

This has given rise to hybrid stocks, such as WOOX gun stocks, that are made of high-quality anodized aluminum and wood, and which now are available with high-grade walnut as an option.

These hybrid stocks are better on numerous fronts than all-wood or even all-synthetic stocks. Here’s what they offer.

Greater Consistency

Truly the single greatest advantage of upgrading your gun with an aftermarket hybrid gun stock like a WOOX stock is that they offer greater consistency.

Since WOOX stocks are primarily made of anodized aluminum, they are less prone to warping and expanding in response to changes in atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and, notably, humidity shifts.

As a result, WOOX gun stocks are categorically more “accurate” (if the term can be so used) than many other types of stocks, especially solid hardwood stocks. Their dimensions shift minimally in response to temperature and do not shift in response to moisture, so your zero remains unaffected regardless of the conditions under which you shoot.

Greater Expandability

Another huge advantage of most WOOX gun stocks is that they offer numerous mounting points for shooting attachments and other accessories.

While this will naturally depend on the specifications of the WOOX stock in question, most are equipped with sling mounts and many also sport M-LOK slots along their forends. With so many attachment points, adding slings, bipods, lights, lasers, sidesaddles mounts and other attachments is easier than with most other stocks.

On this front they have nearly all solid hardwood stocks beat, and even more synthetics. In terms of expandability WOOX stocks are among the best on the market at the present time.

Simpler Maintenance

Another huge benefit of a hybrid gun stock made with high-grade walnut and aluminum is the benefit of simpler maintenance. You get the beauty of real walnut without most of the extra work a solid hardwood stock would require.

Solid hardwood stocks are prone to both wet and dry rot. Since the main structure of a WOOX stock is aluminum, this is not a concern here. It remains a good practice to keep your stock clean and dry, especially the wooden components, but these issues will neither manifest in the same way or carry the same consequences as they would with a solid walnut stock.

In other words, with a WOOX stock you get better performance and a stock that requires less care and maintenance, which is a big win-win scenario.

A High Standard of Aesthetics

Now let’s get into the difference between “walnut” and “high grade walnut.” These are not just clever marketing terms designed to sell, they are actual designators used by the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) to classify the different grades of walnut.

To be considered “high grade” walnut, the wood in question must be “First and Second” or “FAS” grades, which means that the wood must be 83.3% free of defects on both faces of the board in question.

In other words, high grade walnut is not just prettier, it is stronger because it lacks significant defects. This makes for a hybrid gun stock that is not just more consistent and more versatile, but one that offers the pleasant additional advantage of superior aesthetic appeal.

With a hybrid stock like a WOOX stock, especially one outfitted with high grade walnut, you don’t need to choose between accuracy and aesthetics anymore. You get the best of both worlds in one package.

Explore WOOX Stocks for Your Favorite Platform at Anarchy Outdoors

The right WOOX gun stock, compatible with your favorite rifle or shotgun platform, can offer you all of the advantages and benefits mentioned in here in addition to others.

Explore our collection of WOOX stocks which are now available with high grade walnut as an option and find one that works for you today. If you have any questions about any of these stocks or chassis, or their features, specifications or compatibility, get in touch with us directly and we will be happy to help.