For the axis, all I have done is "Classic" style in laminate. Made some 450BM with it (plenty of recoil) and saw awesome improvement in feel, some improvement in accuracy at 100 yards (went from about .9 inch to .75 inch) but only shot them a few times and turned around and sold them to some hunting buddies.

I would not have guessed that stock would have made such a difference, but it did. Moreover, I would not guess it would be considered the stiffest of the Boyds stocks, but based on that experience alone, I would not worry about it. Stiff is stiff.

Pick one you like and shoot it. You won't be disappointed.