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So, what you guys are saying is that a shiny tube scatters the beam as it exits, whereas a painted tube concentrates the light into a narrower beam?
Sort of. There has never been a time when I hunted with somebody that was using a shiny tube that they didn't end up painting it after comparing my light with theirs. The shiny interior of the tube throws a halo out at nearly 90 degrees. You'll light up your vehicle and every thing within a few feet of the front of the hood. The flat black interior keeps the light out front where you want it. There is still a nice halo at range for working animals and you'll still have the bright part of the beam to burn 'em with when the time comes.
