mickeydim468
Member
Some of you know I just finished my stock for my Weatherby Vanguard in 300 Win Mag. It came out really nice too!
Now I am doing a "Tack Driver" stock from Richard's Microfit in a black/gray laminate. I understand that the laminate is made out of beechwood. It is very hard and somewhat brittle at the edges. It is hard to sand for shaping it too.
My question is this... What finish would be the best protection from the elements and minor bumping around in the field. My rifles are tools. I use them as tools. I take good care of them, but they may get bumped or bruised, so I want to find something that will really stand up to the rigors of the outdoors. I was thinking about maybe using some sort of urethane or something of that nature. The problem I see with that is that everything I have seen with this type of finish was glossy and shiny. I do not want a glossy finish. I am looking for more of a matte finish with a dull luster yet will still accent the wood grain. What does most people use for these types of rifles?
Thanks!
Mikey!
Oh by the way... Here is a link to my picture thread, so you can see what I did so far and to follow along to see the progress. Weatherby Vanguard 243 Stock Job Also if you want to see the 300 since it was finished. Click on my other albums and see what you think.
Now I am doing a "Tack Driver" stock from Richard's Microfit in a black/gray laminate. I understand that the laminate is made out of beechwood. It is very hard and somewhat brittle at the edges. It is hard to sand for shaping it too.
My question is this... What finish would be the best protection from the elements and minor bumping around in the field. My rifles are tools. I use them as tools. I take good care of them, but they may get bumped or bruised, so I want to find something that will really stand up to the rigors of the outdoors. I was thinking about maybe using some sort of urethane or something of that nature. The problem I see with that is that everything I have seen with this type of finish was glossy and shiny. I do not want a glossy finish. I am looking for more of a matte finish with a dull luster yet will still accent the wood grain. What does most people use for these types of rifles?
Thanks!
Mikey!
Oh by the way... Here is a link to my picture thread, so you can see what I did so far and to follow along to see the progress. Weatherby Vanguard 243 Stock Job Also if you want to see the 300 since it was finished. Click on my other albums and see what you think.