I recently have been digging into this topic and reading reviews and such. KRG Bravo definitely gets tons of recommendation in that category.
It definitely draws some inspiration from early 2000s rifles like the m40a3, sakos, etc. So I guess that can be a pro or con depending on who you are. Overall, there is a reason that form factor has lasted so long. I’d say it’s a major plus to build on such a proven set of features and ergos.
Since you mention you don’t like that look, there is the more modern look, like a MDT Oryx, which is about the same price, but has its own set of pros/cons. Pretty modular, has most of the same upgrade options as the KRG Bravo like optional ARCA rails and LOP adjustment, cheek piece height, etc. Downsides are the bottom of the butt is a small area to grab or ride a bag and the way the stock connects at the rear of the receiver limits certain ways of resting your thumb and changes accessing the safety as easily if you are used to other stock types.
I guess if you are looking for the classic sporter look, there is Bell and Carlson. But then you are basically paying $500 for the adjustable cheek piece, and no other modularity or adjustment at all. A slightly nicer feel than the factory plastic I suppose. I have a model seven in a B&C sporter. It is nice, but if I were to do it over, I’d spend the money on something that does more for shooting or ergonomics, etc.
At the end of the day, I’d strongly consider what do you actually want or need the stock to do that the factory stock does not. And don’t get hung up on the looks if it is going to result in more hits or more game on the ground for you.
Edit to add:
Similar to the B&C is the Stocky VG2. I have no experience, but it gets a lot of recommendations from people here. Comb is not adjustable but it looks like just comes at a much better height. Con to this one is it breaks your budget and puts you at about the price of the Rokstock and is not far from McMillan/Manners price territory.
