I guess the ultimate question is what the rifle is to be used for. I opted for the 10FP choate, and love it. The stock is strong, comfortable, adjustable(LOP&cheek pad spacers included) and soaks up he recoil of the 308 rather nicely (.223 would probably feel like a bb gun), but it is HEAVY. I punch paper off of a bipod at the range, so the weight is actually a plus, and it comes with a good buttpad. I don't like the standard FP stock, IMO it is a flimsy POS (tried one before I bought mine), and an extra $100 for the choate or HS is worth every penny. Basically from the factory you are getting a $100 credit for a $5 stock. If this is going to be a .223 walking varmint rifle, the 12 series laminated stock is sturdy, and fairly comfortable, the boyds thumbhole stocks savage used to use are just as strong, but even lighter, and more comfortable in any position other than standing, and the fluted barrels of the 12 series rifles cut the weight down even further.