AA Walnut

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I just couldn’t resist any longer.
Twebster posted this stock in the classifieds back in January.

I held out as long I could, and then caved.
It arrived today, very well packaged.

Photos just cannot relay its beauty.

He has a 510 for sale last I looked. I will not look again, no no.

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Watco Danish oil, or make your own with equal parts of boiled linseed oil, mineral spirits and polyurethane varnish. I use shotgun patches to apply and wipe off because they are lint free.
If you use the Watco, which is a good product, please dispose of the rags properly. They can spontaneously combust. I own a woodworking shop and I know of 2 competitors that had a fire and oily finish rags were the cause.
 
What do you guys put on your AA walnut stocks, if anything. They don't have much of a finish on them, and I like that look much better than the shiny urethane look, but I wonder if they need some sort of protection.
Boos Blocks board cream.
All natural ingredients and no worries about burning your place down
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Anyone have opinions on Beeswax? Howard's Feed and Wax?
I used the Howard's Wax N Feed as an experiment with a walnut wood grip that I had stripped and dye stained. After several applications of the oil dye, I left the wood unfinished from any of the polymer type of coating finishes and just rub the Howard's into the grip from time to time to clean and oil the wood. The gripping and feel of the natural wood is excellent, and it was a successful experiment.
 
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AA has some of the nicest walnut for sure. You got a nice one there! Personally, I really like Royal London Oil. It's easy to apply, and you can get exactly the sheen you want.

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I've been refinishing mine, and customers, gun stocks for decades.
Maccari Royal London Oil is the only oil finish I use.
Just like Gear_J says,,,, it's super easy, totally controllable for sheen, if any wanted, and looks beautiful.
Oh, and if you get a scratch, or dent, just sand that spot off, apply some RLO to the spot, and you'll never no it happened!
Beautiful job Gear_Junkie!!
 
I've been refinishing mine, and customers, gun stocks for decades.
Maccari Royal London Oil is the only oil finish I use.
Just like Gear_J says,,,, it's super easy, totally controllable for sheen, if any wanted, and looks beautiful.
Oh, and if you get a scratch, or dent, just sand that spot off, apply some RLO to the spot, and you'll never no it happened!
Beautiful job Gear_Junkie!!
Thanks! And I totally agree with you, it's the only finish I use now too. I've tried lots of others, including various waxes, stains, oils, etc. RLO beats them all!
 
I used the Howard's Wax N Feed as an experiment with a walnut wood grip that I had stripped and dye stained. After several applications of the oil dye, I left the wood unfinished from any of the polymer type of coating finishes and just rub the Howard's into the grip from time to time to clean and oil the wood. The gripping and feel of the natural wood is excellent, and it was a successful experiment.
I use it all the time works great.
 
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