Mitchell Gard
Member
Aside from looks what are the differences? Are either more protective? More or less durable? Which last longer? Whatever knowledge y'all have on the goods and bass of the two. Be mindful it will be on a rifle that gets used.
Make that two.Just one man's opinion.
Oil finish for me, every time.
I would suggest a gunsmith supply house such as Brownell's over either a sporting goods store or a woodworking store. One of my favorites is Brownell's Professional finish. It is a blend of oils and polyurethanes. It combines the best properties of both and one 8 oz can will do a LOT of stocks.BTW if your looking for high quality finishes, check a woodworking store and not the sporting goods store.
I have been a woodworker for over 35 years and when finishing high end pieces, Polymerized tung oil finishes are my preference. BTW if your looking for high quality finishes, check a woodworking store and not the sporting goods store.
I would suggest a gunsmith supply house such as Brownell's over either a sporting goods store or a woodworking store.
Most finishes today are are either oils or polyurethane based. Polyurethane seals the wood better than oil from moisture but dings turn white and is difficult to do spot repairs and yellows and sometimes will alligator.
Oils such as linseed and tung penetrate the wood, beautiful and easy to apply and repairs. Despite common beliefs, linseed oil, BLO or otherwise, tung oil will permit moisture to enter the pores of the wood and never completely dry.
Polymerized tung oil varnish does an excellent job and will dry to a hard but flexible finish that will provide a high level of water resistance.
I have been a woodworker for over 35 years and when finishing high end pieces, Polymerized tung oil finishes are my preference. BTW if your looking for high quality finishes, check a woodworking store and not the sporting goods store.
That's my 2 cent contribution.
This is true no matter what type of finish you use.if you want a beautiful, durable, eye popping finish, it will take a while to do it right.