RE: Gloss scopes
I believe the Burris Signature Select comes in gloss. Hard to find a better scope for the money. The Pentax Lightseeker is the same scope. But I like the VX3 and the Zeiss Conquest. I used the think the conquest was the most bang for the buck, but the other makers are rapidly catching up.
Or maybe go the other way. Find a used Weaver V, Older Japanese Burris, or maybe a Redfield. Good glass and nice older gloss look. I have a couple of older but mint Pentax that were made by Burris in COlorado back in the 80's. Nice glass but older style scope. They are all gloss and have a nice look.