Stock Finishing Question

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Hi --

I just got a "finished" stock from Boyd's for my M305. It was still slightly damp from the finish they applied, which I believe is a TruOil style.

I am concerned that over time the stock will get dirty from handling, since it doesn't feel like this type of finish actually seals the wood. What suggestions or methods do folks in the know have for a good working finish for a rifle that will be handled and used -- this is a shooter not a collection item.

I did a search on "stock finishes' but did not turn up any relevant threads.

Cheers,

Grey
 
strip it and rub in some pure tung oil or pure/boiled linseed oil for a proper military finish rather than a sporting finish on a military rifle :puke: both will seal the wood and look right. Never needs refinishing, just a light coat once a year if you feel like it. Your M14 will thank you.
 
^I suggest you stop talking about US distributors of USGI items.

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Once the finish is dry, put finishing wax.
 
HorseSoldier said:
And why is that? Just curious.
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Travis Bickle said:
Or else? What's the deal?
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Unless something has changed in recent times and I'm out of the loop, exportation of USGI M14 items from the US became restricted in the mid 2000s. This is not to be confused M1A or reproduction items. As such, suppliers of USGI M14 items are committing a US-crime by exporting items outside the USA without permit.


Wendell said:
All manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data, as defined on the United States Munitions List (Part 121 of the ITAR) (PDF, 7MB), are required to register with DDTC.

Importing Firearms, Ammunition and Parts from the USA
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51554

The U.S. Government views the sale, export, and re-transfer of defense articles and defense services as an integral part of safeguarding U.S. national security and furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).

http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/index.html

All manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data, as defined on the United States Munitions List (Part 121 of the ITAR) (PDF, 7MB), are required to register with DDTC. Registration is primarily a means to provide the U.S. Government with necessary information on who is involved in certain manufacturing and exporting activities. Registration does not confer any export rights or privileges, but is a precondition for the issuance of any license or other approval for export.
http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/registration/index.html

Exporting Requirements - Generally, any person or company who intends to export or to temporarily import a defense article, defense service, or technical data must obtain prior approval from DDTC. The appropriate license form must be submitted for the purpose of seeking approval. Furthermore, in most cases, in order for a license to be considered, you first must be registered with DDTC.

There are three ways that you may submit a license:

* Through DTrade (fully electronic system)
* Through ELLIE (ONLY to amend DSP-85 licenses, through use of the DSP-119)
* By sending in licenses in hardcopy (a very limited option).

http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/index.html

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) in Defense Trade
http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/faqs/index.html
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