OK, the stock is a Bell $ Carlson, bought here from a member, and I really like the look and the function. My original stock is high quality, with nice figure, and I love a #1 in wood. However, hunting in the woods, climbing trees, etc will result in some scars that have their good and bad points. I really bought it in case i get a gun with a really beat up stock, I'll have something to use while I either refinish the existing wood or replace it.
As far as recoil, I notice no difference, and accuracy was the same.