That stock is worth every penny, IMHO. I shot a Montana 270 (6-1/2lb) side by side with a M70 (8-1/2lb), same ammo. The difference was quite noticeable. The Montana had "quick" recoil, but didn't seem to have the thump of the Tupperware stocked M70.
The Hunter stock is almost identical in shape to the Montana stock with only a few subtle differences some of which are due to IM requirements. It's also about 6oz heavier with a very similar recoil pad so you'll find that the two stocks shoot very much the same. I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything and it's good for Kimber that some will pay the extra $$$ for the Montana and Mountain Ascent or else those models would go away.
