I have one with the full bedding block on my 20 Tactical. It is a nice, quiet stock, and has held up just fine so far. If you are not looking at a varmint accuracy I think the pillar model should be just fine. I really like mine!

I've got two, both with the blocks. One on a Rem 700 30-06 with a lot of usage on it now. Yes, it has become scuffed up. The other is on a Husqvarna M98 Mauser in 9.3x62. That rifle is going to Africa with me next week.

What I really like about them is that they don't have a "plastic" feel about them like other synthetics. They are probably more quiet than a wood stock. They have a warm feel and you get a great purchase on them. Like all synthetics they shed moisture and with the bedding block they seem very solid/stable/accurate. Felt recoil seems lessened too as they come with a good recoil pad.

The scuffing issue so far is only cosmetic.

Quiet, yes.

Pillars are good enough for a hunting rifle.

I use McMillans, but there ain't no warts on the Hogues. You will tear it up after a few years, but ain't that what they are for?

JCN

I was thinking of trying a Houge Overmoulded. I search the forum and it seems alot of people like them.

Questions:
- My biggest complaint about the factory synthetic is that it makes unnatural noises when something runs against it or bumps it. I assume the soft rubber on the Houge is very quiet?
- Would/did you splurge on the bedding block or go with the cheaper pillar bed stock? Any thought/suggestions? Did you glass bed either to get it perfect?
-Was the weight an issue? About the same as a factory wood I would imagine.

Thanks!