A really beautiful piece of wood. . . . close to the final finish. There has been an ongoing, age-old debate among stock makers and gunsmiths “Should this be a shiny finish? Or a satin finish?” What do you think?

A really beautiful piece of wood. . . . close to the final finish. There has been an ongoing, age-old debate among stock makers and gunsmiths “Should this be a shiny finish? Or a satin finish?” What do you think?

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On a target rifle>I want waterproof.I feel that means shiny. I would polish that down somewhat to a high satin.
That is a very nice walnut blank.I hope we get to see it when finished.
I think this is one of my current favorites… dare I say, “Pretty!”
Post pictures when you choose your finish!!