If you want "light" get an edge fill McMillan. If you have a hard kicker, I'd get an HS. The ergonomics and extra weight really help an HS stock soak up the recoil. At least for me. Have one right now on a sporter weight Rem 700 .30-06. No recoil issue with 200gr loads.
I like the thinner wrist on the HS stocks. I wish their fore arms were a little more petite. Have never personally had to have an HS stock bedded to improve accuracy.
Would be hard pressed to take another B&C stock if it was given to me...
