Mine actually has very nice wood... it does have one peculiarity though... the muzzle end ( barrel crowns & the muzzle end of the spacer block between the barrels ) was not blued ( er well blackened ) ??? almost like it was machine surfaced after the metal was finished... the 30-06 that my local dealer has also has nice wood, & doesn't have a "white" muzzle ???

BTW... I got mine in early January of this year... it wasn't a planned purchase... so its still on layaway... but I borrowed it for my builder to inspect, & for me to get these pics

let's see if I can post some pics...