Prepping a wood stock for hunting: preventing warp etc

DiRTY DOG

DiRTY DOG

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What are the best preventative measures to take when prepping a wood rifle stock for winter hunting? I'd like to prevent warping etc as much as possible on a new purchase.
 
First: good choice not getting a nasty plastic stock! Second: I've never had a problem with warping, swelling, ect. I hunt in some pretty extreme temps and conditions.
 
I've already decided I'm fine with this hunting rifle showing some character after some use.
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Originally Posted By: DiRTY DOGI've already decided I'm fine with this hunting rifle showing some character after some use.
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Yea,, I've never understood the mentality that it's OK to scratch or ding a piece of plastic but not a piece of wood when 99.9% of production wood stocks are nothing fancy to begin with.

I only shoot wood stocks and never a problem with weather.
If it makes you feel better, maybe check the barrel channel and inletting to be sure it's sealed like the rest of the stock, and then go hunting.
 
Also take off the recoil pad/ or butt plate. Seal up all inside the stock and under the pad.

I've done this to all my guns. Just get whip on poly from home depot. I believe it is made by minwax in the black bottle.

Super easy to do... just get a lint free cloth or even paper towel. Whip it on and do 3 coats. It dries fast between coats like 3 hours. so simple and fast no reason not to do it! Use BLUE masking tape to protect the stock while working.
 
I myself only own wood rifles. I've hunted in rain, snow, etc and I've never had a problem with the finish getting damaged or swelling, and warping. All the major wars up to Vietnam were fought with guns made form wood, and they took a lot more abuse than most hunter's rifles. If you want a good sealer for the inletting, I would suggest Tru Oil.
 
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