These are certainly beautiful rifles and finished to the highest level of finish. But that same degree of finish especially the wood would seem to negate it as a serious hunting tool it seems. I have always thought of a hunting rifle as finely finished with a subdued, non reflective finish on the wood. Mind you, I do not hunt with plastic rifles so try to practice what I preach. What do the rest of you have to say about this? Do you believe this rifle will see field use as claimed? If it were mine it would get a good rottenstone scrub before leaving the house.