MagMarc - It's not that I prefer 'shiny' but I DO like the HARD finish. It doesn't mar as easily.
The following close ups are of the FIRST one in the pic above, it is 6mm Rem.
I looked FAR & WIDE for this one. As you can tell is has use wear. It's a working rifle. I've killed WT, crows, and coyotes with it.
I have a pic of the right side of the butt stock but for SOME reason it will not post up.
I'm not a professional photographer and this is the best I can do.
Jerry