Great rifle and goodies deal right there. I just now came upon this offer. In regards to fine wood stocks compared to synthetic, in my humble opinion, there is no comparison. To me nothing screams "Africa", more than a big bore with fine wood. On the other hand, I just read the hunt report on the " Father and Son hunt". The story of the failed "father's", wood stocked rifle, due to moisture retention. I can't think of anything, other than losing your gun in travels, and having to borrow a gun, that would be as dissapointing. I have hunted in EC, all day rains, with absolutly no "point of impact" changes the next day, with my McMillan stocked, custom 300 Ultra. Whoever got this, got a smoking deal. Enjoy!! Kevin