Don't know if any of you guys remember or not, or even care, but the first time I looked at the new SPS Varmint i complained about the finish, and particularly about the fact that the bolt was finished the same ungodly way as the action and barrel. I really don't like the way it looks, but I bought one anyhow, as I wanted the .17 Fireball. What I will say about it is the fact that it does shoot good. You know, that old ugly girls story ..............