For foul weather firearms I use wood and blue steel. Duck hunting usually brings out the worst in weather but I've never felt the need for plastic and stainless. After all up till Vietnam wars were fought with wood and steel in far worse conditions for far longer than any hunting trip and the rifles came through. Indeed in 'Nam we were initially told the M16 didn't require maintenance like the M14 or M1 and cleaning kits were not issued. That bit of lunacy cost the lives of many fine young men. Plastic and stainless has its place but it doesn't preclude taking care of your weapon or your hunting rifle.

In the end I'm with Joe. The real pleasures of having a fine firearm is in using it and taking care of it

Jerry Liles