I have a M-700 BDL that I am thinking of refinishing. I have done many stocks but non that have the ebony forend and ebony on the end of the pistol grip. i was wondering if anyone has any ideas or tips on refinishing this rifle. Especially how to deal with the ebony. Thanks, Rick
Posts: 197 | Location: Yakima, Wa United States | Registered: 15 April 2002
Are you sure it's ebony, or even stained walnut? Seems they have a plastic appearance. This is as much a question as a answer. Somebody will chime in. If it isn't, you can replace it. I've done this a couple times. Isn't to bad a job. dempsey
I've refinished a least a half dozen or so Remington stocks. The worst part is removing the original finish. Whatever they use, it's durable. It usually takes 2-3 coats of stripper to get it all. Once you're down to bare wood, it's a pretty straightforward job. Oh, you might test the stripper on the forend tip in the barrel channel, some strippers will damage plastics.
Posts: 8169 | Location: humboldt | Registered: 10 April 2002
You can scrape that finish off with a hacksaw blade that has the teeth ground away, then sand and finish...I have made a number of scrapers in various shapes and configurations and scraping will save you a world of sanding out gouges from course sandpaper and rasps. You can soften the finish greatly with Epoxy remover, but keep it off the spacers, grip cap and recoil pad.
