Each to his own--

I shoot a Hogue Synthetic stock on my 338 Win 70 and enjoy it.This is the same style stock on the ruger 375 Alaskan

I used this rifle is Africa and collected 6 animals out to 270 yds either offhand or off shooting sticks without problems.

The oversize foreend was fine for my Large(size 8)hands and the pistol grip no problem.I have along reach(LOP) as well.

I will admit that given a preference that the standard Win 70 supergrade stock is my favorite for offhand shooting and carry. The Hogue is oversize and you have to adapt to it.