meanmrmustard
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Thanks buddy. I try.
My next is going to be either a walnut K31 (non-modified), or a Finn Mosin.
I went with the K31!
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My next is going to be either a walnut K31 (non-modified), or a Finn Mosin.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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I think I may go and re-do my K lol
meanmrmustard
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I'm here for help if you need me!
Seeing on how it's my first refinish, I've nothing to compare it to. But, the K31 stock is obliging to light, even sanding. Couple that with a restraint from copping out and immediately going to shellac, I found that beech responded well to a dark stain, light sanding, then a light stain for grain punctuation. I had a blast.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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I'm debating on it, lol
meanmrmustard
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I was told that, if you doubt anything when it comes to redoing a stock, DON'T DO IT!
Being that I'd planned on a sporter stock had things gone south, I had nothing to lose. If you value the integrity of your rifle and it's history, don't do it. Mines a shooter first, not a wall hanger. It still has its history, I even replaced the troop tag back to its god-given spot inside the buttstock. But, I added my history to it. I'm notorious for being flippant with my weapons, but this one just became family. I appreciate the story it has to tell, but I have one of my own now.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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I know, I won't do anything if I'm doubting it, but I'm debating on doing it or not. The color is okay, and I could always stain it back, or I can strip it, open up some pores to let the stain get darker, etc.
meanmrmustard
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Is yours beech as well? I found that staining after a certain process worked well:
Stripped with DNA, I wet the stock with boiled water, ironed with very hot iron for dents (as gouges won't steam out due to broken fibers), and used a blow dryer to accelerate drying process (only a pink hair dryer will work). After roughly twenty minutes, the stock is dry to the touch, warm, and susceptible to staining as the pores and grains have expanded from moisture and heat. It sucked the stain in like a sponge.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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Mine is walnut I believe.
meanmrmustard
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meanmrmustard
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Turned out not that Russian.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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No but I can get some more lol
meanmrmustard
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I looked at them from page 1. You're on a fence with yours: it's in better shape than mine was, and it's walnut so it will be easier to work with. I'm swearing up and down if I get a walnut K31, it's staying stock. My beech was irritatingly worn, with beautiful bluing and shiny steel. I couldn't let the stock detract the fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship.
I envy you LJ, once again it is nice to have choices.
meanmrmustard
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Thank you sir. Appreciated.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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I suppose so, here's some new ones, I don't have many of this rifle, actually, had to take more.
meanmrmustard
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I wouldn't touch it, to be purely honest. Compared to mine before the refinish (you'll have to trust me) yours is quite sterling. It would be an easy job, as yours isn't hardly beat up, dents are more prevalent than gouges, and the K31 is sanding friendly. Your bluing looks nice, and I can't see myself touching it. In the event you do, yours will take less work.I suppose so, here's some new ones, I don't have many of this rifle, actually, had to take more.
I'd leave it alone.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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Yeah she's definitely got some character, but I'm thinking I might like the look of it stripped and then putting Tung Oil as a finish.
meanmrmustard
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I'll have to take your word, bro. I went into my job blind! I am in no way shape or form unhappy with my finished product. If you decide to do yours, keep me posted. I want to see your progress.
Shooting again tomorrow, barring no rain.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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I may or may not, lol. Sometimes it helps having someone talk me out of it lol
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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Hang on, I'll have some better pictures in a couple minutes.
meanmrmustard
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Being A voice of reason, step back from the ledge. My beech was so beat up, I couldn't help it. You've no excuse other being an adult with personal preferences.
As a consolation, I'd like to thank LJ for being with me on this project, giving criticism and being a cheerleader for me for the last six days. This is why we call it The High Road.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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lol no problem, I just used some old english on it:
meanmrmustard
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Ha! Definately shinier. I wouldn't kick her outta bed!lol no problem, I just used some old english on it:
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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Nope, sure wouldn't! lol
meanmrmustard
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My fiancé shot two rounds through it today. Swears she will never do so again. 
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