My mountain rifle is getting walnut…

[Mtnmilsurp]

Mine’s ready for stain and oil…

 

[medvedyt]

Was a fun afternoon yesterday!

Lathered it on thick

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After a 15 minute soak (it really slurped up the first coat), I rubbed it down and sat in the least dusty place in the house (wood stoves are great, but sure make a mess).

It’s showing pretty dark right now, but will lighten up with the next stages. I’ll let it sit a couple weeks now to dry before starting on wet sanding.

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5lb 8oz as it sits now

your grand dad can be proud of you.

 

[rifletuner]

Mine’s ready for stain and oil…

Great work. Thats looking very nice