When I'm seriously big game hunting in cold weather, stalking, I really try not to wear gloves, maybe down to 10 degrees. One hand on the rifle and one under your arm, switching back and forth. You can do that with wood.
I have an older Wby Vanguard in 300 Wby Mag plastic stock. The other day at the OGCA show I bought a very nice wood stock. Weatherby on the buttpad, green plastic inserts inside, no spacers or tip on fore end no cap on pistol grip. Happy Day! I get it home and the action screw spacing is...