Can't completely decide. Probably my 30/30. It's the most consistently accurate barrel I have. I may reconsider when I have had more time with my 44 barrel and 444 Marlin rifle. The 44 fits a receiver that came from the factory with a 30/06 barrel and the 30/30 fits a receiver that came from the factory with a 243 Superlight barrel. The 444 is a separate rifle. Nothing special about the stocks...either synthetic or palletwood.
Jeff