I like the classic style stocks with a matte finish. To me the Tikka Hunter wood stock looks real good. But I also like the CZ American 550 Classic wood stock with a single set trigger, if you can find one. These would be my first two choices.
If you would really like something very nice take a look at the Steyr Mannlicher Classic Half Stock. Or Sako Classics.
You mentioned hunting with Weatherby's wood stock, if you're looking for a shiney stock, there are lots of used Weatherby Mark V's to choose from. Another real good shiney rifle is a Colt-Sauer.
If I wanted a wood stock I would just go ahead and hunt with it. Walnut is a pretty tough wood and the nicks and scratches from brush usually don't go very deep.
