I didn't like the riuget paddle stock when it came out and now it cracks me up how much people are paying for them more than pre64 model 70s for a $12 stock .I ended up with 3 of them because it was the only stainless rifle in 77 I could find .I put laminated stock on two of the 338s and they kicked less shot better and were way more accurate .I still have a 264 that was a paddle stock changed it too