19powell90 89 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hey all i am looking at oiling my hw100 stock to bring out the grain and protect it more. what steps do i need to take to do this? what oil? thanks for any help atb scott Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 walnut oil an old gunsmiths advice to me was ( for applying oil) once a day for a week once a week for a month once a month for a year should look nice by then Quote Link to post
19powell90 89 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 walnut oil an old gunsmiths advice to me was ( for applying oil) once a day for a week once a week for a month once a month for a year should look nice by then can i just stick the walnut oil on my stock straight from manufacturer? Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 depends on the finish ?? but usually yes....unless its been varnished Quote Link to post
19powell90 89 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 depends on the finish ?? but usually yes....unless its been varnished its just a the standard wood with maybe a slight oil from the factory but it is very dry. can i use walnut oil from tesco? scott Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 i would use a proper stock oil........cheap enough at gun shops or off fleabay Quote Link to post
shepp 2,285 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Funny enough I ordered some walnut oil from ebay two days ago, it's supposed to have other additives to protect and seal the stock. Mines never been done before. Quote Link to post
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