Sure it was ugly. That was part of the appeal. I really liked the feel of the Wundhammer palm swell stock. Being an former Marine, I even liked the matte finish parkerizing. It shot better than I did.

As I recall, I paid $253 for it back around 1982. Anyone know if the stocks are still available from Savage? Perhaps I could put a newer action in .223 in one for another prairie Dog rifle.