After having my wood stocked .308 poi change 10” from getting soaked in an opening day rain, I decided that painted stainless/ synthetic was the best way to go. Condensation from bringing the rifle inside at night and freezing it the next day has saved lots of deer. It also took out the battery compartment of my winter varmint lighted reticle scope. We usually kept our rifles in the locked vehicles over night in deer camp.
