The Howa/Hogue Compact Heavy Barrel Varminter features a Hogue Overmolded™ stock in Black or O.D. Green with aluminum pillar bedding and a soft rubber skin for a sure, weather beating grip in a non-hardening composition. The Howa barreled action comes with blued finish and the barrel is offered in both fluted and non-fluted 20 inch, #6 contour for greater shooting accuracy and heat dissipation.