I prefer the Weatherby style, but the current production Weatherby Vanguard2 "Griptonite" stocks are much, much, much better than the older Howa 1500 stocks and are only $140 straight from Weatherby.
www.weatherby.com/products/accessories/gun-partsI have three different stocks on V2s andf Howa 1500s:
For me, the best stock is the McM Hunter style that I have on a pair of V2s in 223 and 6.5 CM. The V2s have 24" barrels and the McM Hunter style stock significantly improved the balance and feel of those rifles.
I have the B&C Weatherby style stocks on a pair of Howa 1500s in 243 and 6.5 CM. These Howa 1500s have 22" barrels and while I like the B&C stocks, I don't know if I like them more than the current V2 factory stocks. I also have this style of stock on a couple of long action Remington 700s and would probably have bought more of them if they were made for short action 700s and Model 7s.
I have the current V2 factory stocks on a pair of long action 1500s, a 6.5x55 and a 30-06. I tried five different stocks on the 6.5x55 before settling on the current V2 style.
IMO, the current V2 style stocks are the best design of injection molded synthetic stocks currently being used by any firearms manufacturer.