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One reason for the heavier wood stocked gun, is the usual Remington synthetic stock is HOLLOW and simply weights less.
It all depends on whether you want the durability and water proof synthetic, or the "warmer" feel and appearance of genuine American walnut.
The walnut does scratch and can be damaged by water.
Scratches can be sanded out and the stock refinished when the stock gets ratty looking.
Synthetic can't really have scratches sanded out satisfactorily, and the stock makes a hollow "THONK" sound when bumped, but it's very tough, and is cheap to replace.
Comes down to personal preference.
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