For a winter project I want to duplicate the forarm of my 308M77 on my 7magM77. Since I will be removing a lot of material I will need to refinish the entire stock. Any recommendations for a finish remover?

How about a stock checkerer?

Thanks much.

I've always used Jasco paint/expoy remover. Might take more than one application. Before I apply it I scuff the old finish with 100 grit, it breaks the surface so to speak. Also, after the stripper goes on, I wrap the stock in aluminum foil, seems to work a bit faster and prevents evap.

the stock will be nearly birch white under the finish.

Jeff: The wood isn't very spectacular so I figure I will end up staining it if it is that light. My older M77 has fabulous walnut, and the handrubbed oil finish really worked well.

my expereince with rugers are that they are almost all dyed .. but, you know what, if you take that "going in" then its nto a bad deal ..