SirMorris Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Dear all, you help again! My gun dealer advised me to spray gun oil on the stock before storing my gun. According to him, that should take care of fingerprints and keeps the stock in a clean condition. He also advised me to spray it inside the forend to keep the wood from drying as well as lubricating the mechanical parts inside. As much as I am tempted to follow his advice, I am still quite skeptical about it. therefore, I would much appreciate your input. thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirMorris Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 your input please.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 This sounds odd to me, as I always beleived gun oil soaking into the wood not only stains but softens the wood M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 if it is wet, dry it out completely before storing. wipe away any dirt or grime from the wood and metal if needed (and storing for a length of time) lube the moving parts with a tiny amount of gun lube Wipe down the wood parts with a silicone impregnated cloth or soft cotton rag. I use the silicon cloth and wipe down the metal and wood parts all together. You'll wipe away any fingerprints, unseen grime, and the usual nastes. And, they are neat and clean to work with and store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I only use Linseed oil on the woodwork of my guns, perhaps this is what your gunsmith was meaning? Lubricating gun oil will penetrate any hairline cracks and turn the wood dark in the imediate area, not a good idea! Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 If you have a microfiber cloth, available from comet for clening lcd tv's, they wipe away fingerprints on barrells really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirMorris Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I only use Linseed oil on the woodwork of my guns, perhaps this is what your gunsmith was meaning? Lubricating gun oil will penetrate any hairline cracks and turn the wood dark in the imediate area, not a good idea! Mark. Hi Robson, Actually he made it clear he meant lubricating gun oil (bisley one to me specific) and he even sprayed it on the stoke of a displayed gun for demonstration. I wouldnt ve been surprised if it were linseed oil. However, linseed oil is quite useless since my stock has a varnish coating on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberlegs Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 warning dont put gun oil on your stock as it will turn dark brown and soft to touch and knacker it as it will seep into the wood around the fore end latch or any where the varnish has been removed or cracked,and if it is varnished any water in the wood will be sealed in under the varnish!!! as for removing finger prints i use pledge or any polish on my stock just remember to use little as it will clogg the checkering and lastly find a different gun smith as this guy seems to be full of duff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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