Condor Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just wondering what attention should be lavished on the stock and forend when cleaning - should wooden stocks be re-oiled from time to time, what do you recommend etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyduck Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I was told a light coating of linseed oil worked well into the stock once a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 An oiled stock is much easier to keep clean and to effect a repair if it get a ding . Its a lot easier to raise a dent in an oiled stock than a varnished stock by applying steam from a hot iron . All my guns have an oiled finish ,rifles and shot guns . If not an oiled finnish when purchased i strip them and finish with linseed oil . They need a light oiling a couple of times a year or when they have got wringing wet . Apply a small amount of oil to the stock by rubbing in with the palm of the hand untill you can feel the friction , leave to dry . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks guys, is it just linseed oil then or are there branded products that are recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks guys, is it just linseed oil then or are there branded products that are recommended? Boiled linseed oil is what i use . Ther are other products on the market that have all sorts of additives in them ,mainly to make them dry quicker . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) CCL make a good gun-stock conditioning oil. Be very sparing it's much better to put a little on at a time. If you use too much you may get a tacky finish. I will put no more than a thin coat if it needs it then let dry for a month or so before even thinking about another coat. If your airing cupboard is warm & dry leave it in there over night. Edited July 28, 2009 by BigG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parislondonparis Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I use walnut oil. Works fine and I like the match between the walnut wood and the walnut oil. You can find it in the salad dressing aisle of the supermarket and tastes great in salads too. I built some furniture out of walnut and gave that a number of walnut oil coatings also. Looks great and it is one less bottle to keep in the workshop as it can go straight back into the kitchen after use. Cheers, Vincent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 What finish does your stock currently have ? This will guide you on how to look after it. If its varnish or laquer applying an oil finish will be futile. If its varnish or laquer, I would do what Harnser suggested and strip it and go for the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kron Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) I have just used walnut oil on my gun. I was told to leave it out to dry for 24 hours. Which I did - close to 72 hours in fact (stock and forend only barrels safely secured in the cabinet). Unfortunately went out last night and it obviously wasn't quite dry when I put it in the slip. Still the light coating of fluff really flies in the face of the anti's view of us all being crazed macho types. Edited July 31, 2009 by Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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