Very nice work, a beautiful rifle indeed. The wood is awesome and the satin bluing is a perfect fit. as far as a front hood,,,I guess I like them, but, don't feel they are required.
side note; Just pulled my foot out of my gunsmiths ass and I guess I am finally getting my 458 in one month (fingers crossed) as promised. BTW lost my boot up there, butt, I think he got my point. 4yrs in the making, yes,,,,,,,,,, I am a little more than excited.