Stopped reading after your range-bullshit. Messenger is far better at range. Hopscotch loses damage at a certain range. I have both and I use the Messenger on huge maps like rusted lands or pantheon to down sniping foes. If you want better Stability, you'll get even less range. If you want Stability and keep the range, you'll get the same amout of ammo (24)...and 24 bullets are more than enough. Braced Frame is the only reasonable stock. Hopscotch has a slightly better stability but far less range, that's all.