I have just recieved a laminated stock from ELK ridge, it is for a rem 788 redone to a 25-284 cal.
Does anyone have any experience in finishing a laminated stock? I have done walnut stocks before, would you put the same type finsh on a laminated stock?

Bluemule
fnish this, more oe less, exactly as you would walunut. I do recommend a modified tungoil like minmax or even pro gustom gun oil, sometimes sold as gun savr.

j

I did one last year. a couple coats of poly spar, cut with 400 grit to the wood, just to fill things in, then I used Birchwood casey tru oil stock finish. Looked pretty nice. Then some wax for a topcoat.

I use Teak oil and it does a good job and is simple to apply.

you didn't state what colors your laminate is. be aware most oil bases finishes will add some amber color to the finished product.

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Originally posted by max(hm2):
you didn't state what colors your laminate is. be aware most oil bases finishes will add some amber color to the finished product.

And, trust me on this, a mix of marine spar varnish, Deft Marine Teak oil and paint thinner will turn a gray laminate to a sickly shade of green.