New BB gun

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tincan

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Ordered a new Savage MKII FV in 17hm2.
Could not stand the flimsy tupperware stock so I ordered a stock replacement from Boyd's. Sanded off the factory finish on the stock then applied a TruOil finish. Replaced factory hardware with bottom plate, trigger guard, and one piece scope base from DIP. This BB gun shoots 3/8" groups at 70 yds.
In the 2013 hunting season I will be shooting squirrels from the next county.
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Originally Posted By: EasternPredHunterNice looking red rider you got there
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Did you sand along the grain or across?


When sanding off the factory finish, I sanded with the grain.
I sanded with 440 wet/dry sand paper after the first coat of tru oil. (light circular wet sanding) This fills the pores in the open grain wood. After 2 wet sandings I applied 3 hand rubbed coats of truoil between very light polishing with 0000 steel wool.
 

That is a great looking outfit. Good luck with that, and be sure to post some good photos of the squirrels you get with it.
 
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