Josh
Well-Known Member
I got my Dads early 1980's Remington 700 in 270 Winchester in a trade, this gun has lived for decades without a scratch... until now...
My Dad sent this off to me, he packed it in a great rifle case, taped the box like the stuff was free even insured it. So when I open the box to find he took the bolt out and didn't wrap it up I was sick. This stock was beat to hell by the recoil lugs and bolt handle. One spot in particular was very bad with a gouge taken out of it.
So I ordered in some specialty bits and a plug cutter from Amazon.com and a "sample" of black walnut from a wood company in Arizona. I plan on boring out the hole, cutting a plug, and filing and sanding to match the stock. Once I get it set in and finished I plan to strip it down and hand rub it with Boiled Linseed Oil and buff in a BLO/Beeswax over coat. This should bring out that old Winchester finish, almost satin.
I will take pictures of the progress, I have done a few stocks before but nothing like Ben does. If I can get this stock to look half as good as his worst stock, I will be happy as a clam.
My Dad sent this off to me, he packed it in a great rifle case, taped the box like the stuff was free even insured it. So when I open the box to find he took the bolt out and didn't wrap it up I was sick. This stock was beat to hell by the recoil lugs and bolt handle. One spot in particular was very bad with a gouge taken out of it.
So I ordered in some specialty bits and a plug cutter from Amazon.com and a "sample" of black walnut from a wood company in Arizona. I plan on boring out the hole, cutting a plug, and filing and sanding to match the stock. Once I get it set in and finished I plan to strip it down and hand rub it with Boiled Linseed Oil and buff in a BLO/Beeswax over coat. This should bring out that old Winchester finish, almost satin.
I will take pictures of the progress, I have done a few stocks before but nothing like Ben does. If I can get this stock to look half as good as his worst stock, I will be happy as a clam.