How important is a stock??

[Hand Skills]

Polyurethane generally doesn't soak in. It's basically a glued on finish and will chip or Crack. Oil finishes penatrate better but generally don't seal as well.both work well...for a while.

Wood expands and contracts with moisture content which also contributes to the breakdown of bothe types.

That's what makes Tru Oil so great, it is a blend of linseed (which isn't waterproof) and Tung oil (which is waterproof), makink a finish that is both waterproof and flexible, unlike polyurethane.

It's like a light version of the old school Spar Varnish that was developed for marine use.

The othe nice thing about Tru Oil is it doesn't yellow with UV exposure.

It was originally marketed for gun stocks, but now lots of furniture builders use it - really great stuff!!

 

[cohunt]

Stocks are very important-- it's hard to shoot a rifle without one

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

Stocks are very important-- it's hard to shoot a rifle without one

I wish I could find the video of a guy using a 2x4 as a stock shooting a 1,000 yards. lol

 

[Tiny Tim]

That's what makes Tru Oil so great, it is a blend of linseed (which isn't waterproof) and Tung oil (which is waterproof), makink a finish that is both waterproof and flexible, unlike polyurethane.

It's like a light version of the old school Spar Varnish that was developed for marine use.

The othe nice thing about Tru Oil is it doesn't yellow with UV exposure.

It was originally marketed for gun stocks, but now lots of furniture builders use it - really great stuff!!

I love True Oil. Great stuff and gives a nice warm tone to the wood.

I don't know if Brownells still sells it, but Linspeed was another fantastic finish. A little reddish hue that could bring a wonderful depth to a relatively bland stock. Alot of old shotgun stocks had a similar color.

Both dry fast and are easy to repair. Polyurethane, not so much.