Hogue has two offerings. One is the standard base option for $150+. It has the hogue external with a plastic insert. The higher end option (I bought for my Model 70 .30-06) is the Hogue external that is chemically and mechanically bonded to an aircraft grade aluminium frame ($230). I liked the look and feel of it. The only thing I didn't like is there was a .25 inch space between both sides of the barrel and the stock. I was always concerned with water or debris getting in it. I sold the rifle.