Sometime soon I am going to buy a Howa 1500 action , not sure of caliber just yet - maybe 270 or 308 or ???. My question is which stock design will transmit the least felt recoil ? I have had Weatherbys and have shot Ruger 77s in 338. I did not find the 338 to be objectionable. I do like thumbhole stocks, 40+ years ago I built a thumbhole 7mm Mag but don't remember how it felt. The rifle will see use in hunting and target. I do want wood. What opinions can ya'll give ? Thanks, Jerry