Hello form Scotland~

I am currently working on the stock of my .444 Marlin...... Just about to seal the stock,fill pores etc... Wondering about which oil to finish with ??

I heard talk of Tung oil,? Tru-oil,? Linseed,?

What others can you use ?? Some people seem keen on one oil, seem to hate others !!

Views on oil ????????? Please

Englander

Highlan...er Englander (I had to, forgive me),

I am currently using a mix of Tru-oil, and Tung Oil, cut 50% with mineral spirits so it isn't so viscous. So far it is working well. I have sanded to 320 twice and will go to 400 today. I have just two small areas on my stock with the pores still visible.

If I did it over again I would try a waterproof outdoor finish but workk the same as I am now.

Go here
http://www.serveroptions.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=004426
since this has much of what you are looking for. It is on page 2 of the gunsmithing section right now.

Englander--

I emailed you a zip file of stock finishing and related files. More questions??

Englander: Are you still procrastinating over that Marlin.Do it, man!

Pro Custom and Tru-Oil (both avalaible from Brownells), when applied properly, have given me excellent results.