I backed out of painting it after some chiding from my dad, the guy at the local gun shop, and some tung oil. I rubbed it several times and brought a nice sheen to the stock. I do think I will float the barrel. Since I had the urge to paint something, I opted for my win 70 7 wsm. It's hanging now, drying, in anticipation of a couple of good coats of poly.
Thanks guys.
RB
