Pure linseed rubbing oil: wood stock

[Pietro Beretta]

What do you guys use for wooden stocks? It's not an old rifle I have, but a 2002 Springfield M1 Garand with NEW walnut stock. Is it necessary to treat the stock periodically to keep that "glow" ??? In the owner's manual it recommends rubbing pure linseed oil on the stock once a year.

Besides ordering online from Brownells, where can I get some locally?

Thanks

 

[biathlonneil]

Double boiled linseed oil... not the plain stuff. Available at paint stores, good hardware shops. Thin about 5-10%. If you want a little higher sheen you can use tung oil, double boiled linseed's bigger brother (but TO has a tendancy for more film build). Apply both with a clean cloth, let dry, rub out, repeat untill desired effect achieved.
-Neil

 

[pharaoh2]

The Winchester in the middle is done with pure linseed.

 

[Timberlord]

I found some pure BLO at C.Tire.
Whenever I rub some on a stock(s) I simply rub it in by my bare hands....it got all over my hands anyway.
A (pure) BLO finish requires time and patience , especially when it's coating a refinished or dry wood.
In this case , the rifle can be used right after a good rub.

 

[louthepou]

As said above - surprisingly, I found good linseed oil - both raw and boiled - at Canadian Tire. Recochem is the brand IIRC.

Lou

 

[gravyboat]

When I used Tung Oil I sanded lightly with 0000 steel wool. The results where great.

 

[can14]

Use marine grade teak oil. it soaks into the wood instead of staying on the surface like linseed oil does. Leaves the same type of finish as linseed oil does.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I use Boiled. When i do it i cover the stock in oil with a brush, let sit for twenty minuets for the oil to soak in, then use a rag and rub what did not soak in into the wood. i then let it sit overnight an repeat 2-3 times.