Now that I've decided to buy a Browning X-Bolt in a .270, do I want the Hunter or the Stalker? Most of my guns have wood stocks and no problems. My duck gun has a synthetic stock because of the water and mud associated with duck hunting. I like the feel of the wood. FYI, i did contact Remington Arms about a straight stock on the Model 700. Their response was, "we don't make one. Sorry".