Several years ago, a friend bought a Ruger #1 in 416 Remington. I shot that rifle on several occasions and found the recoil was too much after a few rounds. It was a beautiful rifle, just more recoil than I care to handle.
A Ruger #1 is a horrible rifle for heavy cartridges. A Number 1 in .458 I shot was murder compared to a .460 but stock shape is not generic and suited to everyone. You really need to find the stock design that suits your build.
For me, it is Monte Carlo for heavy magnums and for the little stuff, it matters less as I also like Winchester Featherweights even with their classic stocks.
For Medium Magnums, again, Monte Carlo in Model 70 or Weatherby.
John
