wood stock maintenance

[James T Thomas]

I've been considering removing the stocks from my rifles and treating the wood with a good oil compound, since the insides have no finish on them to repel the oil.

Is there any reason why not to do this?

 

[Vern Humphrey]

No reason at all not to do it. There are several choices. The classic is Johnson's paste wax -- rub it in good. Others include spar varnish, or bedding compound -- but in that case, you need to relieve the wood a bit to keep the barrel free-floating.

 

[aka108]

I've used tung oil to seal the insides. No problems that I'm aware of from doing so.

 

[James T Thomas]

woodwork hobby

Thanks gentlemen for the replies.

I like the "Scandanavian Oil" as a treatment, and may use that.