On the first generation the wood was a real highlight as Sauer generally used good grades of wood and either a hogs back or monte carlo stock design. They had a reputation for being a little picky on ammo and thus got reworked in 2019. Sauer claims it's more reliable now, but it also got around 3/4 of a pound heavier and, if you ask me, a butt ugly stock. The ergo-something stock design with the raising comb makes it look fairly bulky and they stopped using high grade wood in favor of laser engraved "grain". The old 303 was a fairly good hunting rifle, but I'd take a BAR over the new one any day.
