One thing I need to add is the stocks that come prefinished (3 of 3 for me) once stripped and sanded do not stain evenly. I'm almost certain the stocks are sprayed with stain which gives a more even color than hand rubbing. It may not show in the next pics but you can pick up the strange stain patterns of the lower grade (irregular grain) stocks.
For me its going to be a shooter so don't bother me much.
For me its going to be a shooter so don't bother me much.