Wildfowler12 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Afternoon all, my old beretta has got some oil in the stock, just behind the trigger assembly. I'm guessing it's come from years of storing the gun barrel up. It's not saturated but it could be better. I read online that it's possible to draw out some the oil with talcum powder? Has anyone tried this, or can you recommend some other methods? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Add a bit of heat with a hairdryer (don't burn out the missus's one and only ), which brings the oil up to the surface, then soak it up with kitchen towel. It'll take a while, then leave it for a couple of days and repeat. Apply a good stock oil to norish the wood and prevent it drying out and splitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm sure an old boy I know covered it in talcum powder then cover it with cling film. I'm sure that was it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoQuad Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm sure an old boy I know covered it in talcum powder then cover it with cling film. I'm sure that was it!! Never tried it myself but do know that talc is used to soak oil out of leather so think it would have to be worth a go, not going to harm the stock though could make it smell nicely depending on the talc used!!!! If you do try it would be interested to know how it goes as it seems a common enough problem. - Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'll give it a go and report back. I'll probably do it over a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Fuller`s earth is what you use.Oilsoaked wood needs to be buried in it,leave 24 hrs then shake the Fullers around and repeat if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I am with paul T on this one Add a bit of heat with a hairdryer which brings the oil up to the surface, then soak it up with kitchen towel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 The hairdryer method worked a treat, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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