What kind of oil do you use for wood gun stock?

For people who prefer to make their own finish for wooden gun stocks, boiled linseed oil is an excellent alternative or even the best alternative. It can be hand rubbed into wood to provide a durable, water-proof, and non-toxic finish. Boiled linseed oil is usually used on bare wood.

Can you use REM oil on wood stock?

No, you can’t use Rem Oil on wood. Gun oil will ruin the wood. Not at once. But over the years it will soak in and make the wood soft and punky. It usually happens where the stock meets the receiver.

What is the best wax for gun stocks?

You use RENAISSANCE wax polish, distributed by Restorer Supplies, Inc., among others. It’s a little pricey but it’s the best wax to use on ALL parts of your gun, if you wish, although I just use it on my wood.

Is REM oil good for wood stocks?

No, you can’t use Rem Oil on wood. Be careful around the stock of your gun. What happens is that the oil will soak in and ruin the wood where it meets metal. Gun oil will ruin the wood. Not at once.

Does gun oil hurt wood?

Regular gun oil will make wood rotten. If you have an oil finished stock, you can touch it up with Tung Oil or boiled Linseed Oil. If it’s a Poly coated stock, don’t worry about it.

How to clean the stock of a new rifle?

If your new rifle came with a stock that has been varnished or finished with a Polyurethane sealant or similar sealant a quick wipe down to remove oils, dirt, or moisture is usually sufficient. However some new rifles and most older MILSURP rifles have wood stocks that have been finished with oil.

Why buy a wood stocked rifle?

When you buy a new rifle with a wood stock, you take it out to shoot it the first time. That is the exciting part of a new rifle. This is also true when you buy or receive a used rifle with a wood stock or an older wood stocked MILSURP rifle.

Should you recondition or restore a wooden stock on a long gun?

One thing that nearly every shooter will encounter at some point in their shooting career is the need to recondition or restore a wooden stock on a long gun. Most long guns made before 1960 have a wooden stock by default. With use over time, wooden gun stocks can get to a point where the finish is dull and damaged.

How often do you oil the stock of your rifle?

For the new owner of these MILSURP rifles the stock oiling should take place 2 or 3 times a year (I personally use Cotton Flour Sack Cloth for this purpose on my ’03 Springfield and my Savage 30-06). Denatured Alcohol (Available at most Hardware/Paint Stores) in Pint, Quart, or Gallon cans.