I have 2 of the XLR's 30-30 and 338. I like the looks of the stainless and Lams, but like the blue and wood as well. Had swapped the Lams on the 30-30 to the 308 MX and put the walnut on the XLR. Both looked good, but switched back a couple of weeks ago, issues with the 308 hitting in a different spot with the weather being 70 degrees cooler, forearm pressure. Rather than alter it, just swapped stocks back again. Now need to resight both in. The longer rifles still handle well with the shorter mag. tube. A good 338 is ALMOST as good as a good woman, just not as warm and cuddley. ;D DP