Every stock material has its advantages and disadvantages.
Plastic is weather proof so it won't warp which might affect accuracy. It's lighter and saves weight which could make it handier to use for hunting. Another plus is that it won't get dinged up as easily so the gun won't lose as much value as if the wood stock was hunted with.
A plastic replacement stock is usually less expensive than a walnut one making them more affordable. If money is invested in a brand new TC with a walnut stock, maybe a person wouldn't even want to lend it to their child to hunt with. A plastic replacement stock is really more "kid friendly".
If a lighter and more durable plastic stock helps to make a muzzle loader more manageable to hold and shoot for a lady or a child, then that's a good thing, especially if it has a longer, heavier aftermarket barrel installed on it.
TC has made some sidelock models with composite stocks. If that makes them more affordable and user friendly for some then that's a positive benefit for BP shooters. :wink:
