Birchwood Casey among others make very fine products, but does anyone still use or recommend Johnson Paste wax in the yellow tin can for using as gunstock wax? If not, why?

Yes, it is still recommended by folks as a final protective/maintenance coat on stocks. Car wax is the other one that gets mentioned. It is also the best release agent for glass bedding that I have used.

Jeremy

Been using since the mid 60s. And I also use it exclusively as glass bed release agent. And for screwing in wood screws like on recoil pads, etc.

Ive used it for years, not for finish however, but to protect both wood and metal finish in inclimate weather, a couple of coats of Johnsons wax with protect a gun from rust or mosture under the most severe conditions for 30 or 45 days at least...I have not used the new creamy stuff, only the old wax stuff..I rub in in all the nicks and crannys prior to a hunt, say in Alaska or even in Idaho, then use a shoe brush to polish it out just like you'd shine your boots. Gooood stuff.

I like dpcd, use it for release agent on metal, screws barrel and action when glass bedding..and I usually give a new stock a coat after the finish has cured completely..

I use it for a release agent and metal protectant.

Dave

Ditto stock and metal protection, plus release agent. None better.

Have you guys tried Tree Wax floor wax from ACE Hardware or Amazon? I like it better than Johnsons for protecting finished wood stocks and blued metal. It has a fine luster and durability. Also great for release agent. I have used it for 30 years or more.
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