Brown-trout,
I bought a 7mm-08 last Dec. , it has a non checkered laminated stock, in cinnamon or light "walnut" finish. You almost can't tell it is laminated until you take the fore end or the buttstock off. Is yours also "brown" finished, or is it the Ultra multi-colored laminate.
I just ordered wood (adult) stocks for my youth model Sportster. The Ulta Mag "green" laminated stocks were almost double ($65&$35)) the cost for the "walnut" finished stocks ($35&$15).
I'll post when they come in as to whether they are plain wood or brown laminate....