I guess the stocks also are a personal preference. Some
like Hogue, some don't.
Having four rifles with Hogue stocks proves that they
at least fit me well. I just completed a 404Jeff based
on a Mauser action and with a Hogue stock and to me it
feels perfect. I chose the model with the full length
aluminum bedding block and according to the gunsmith
it was a pleasure to fit. He made the necessary
modifications for an extra recoil-lug and it fits
perfectly. I am off to Central Africa in March for
some Buffalo and antilopes and will be bringing my
404 and 338 both with Hogue stocks.