New CMP Stock

[MarkR]

I took delivery of a CMP Special Grade in May. I still haven't put anything on the stock yet. I love the way it looks so I was wondering if anyone has used Garand Gears "Gunny Paste" without tung oil or linseed oil first? I don't want to change the color or make it shiny. Actually, Garand Gear shows all of their wood finish products out of stock, so any other suggestions would be appreciated.

[Orlando]

Use BLO..................... paste wax is for cars not stocks

[jak]

Using boiled linseed oil was the recommended military procedure. I never used anything else and am happy with the results. If you want to try other items I would suggest taking the stock off the rifle and experimenting in the channel of the stock.

[Smokey]

This is a little like the correct it vs leave it as you got it issue. I use raw linseed oil because it soaks deeply into the wood, stabilizing it against climatic changes. The raw oil also takes a long time, I apply it twice a day for weeks until it stops soaking in. I wipe off the excess then let it surface harden for a week.