I have a BAR in .270 my grandfather gave me and I want to refinish the stock. Not too much wrong with its finish it just looks way too glossy. I don't think its laminated but it really looks bad, almost fake to me. Does anyone think this would be possible if done properly? I added some stain to the inside part of the butt stock to see and it looks like the wood could possibly look good. I am just not certain if it is laminated or if it has a special finish. Its a 1989 model probably a basic one as there are no special engravings. My main concern would be stripping it and having it look like garbage.