How often should you oil a walnut stock?

[BigBluey]

Do you do more when new and then cut back. Reason im asking is i do not want to over oil it. Also what are the consiquences if you do over oil?

Cheers
Simon

[bigtingzz]

slippery hands  i do mine every few months if its been used alot

[RANCiDTOM]

Oil it when it looks dry, don't over oil it as it builds up a sticky layer that never dries, Rub a few drops in with your bare hands and rub like hell till your hands are warm. The heat helps thin the oil and it absorbs quicker and deeper into the wood pores. As you build up some oil in the pores you need to re-oil less often, depending on how much wear you give the stock day to day you may only need to re-oil every 3 to 6 months. Don't put so much oil on the stock looks shiny is a good rule in the early stages, by the time you've got three or four coats on it it'll be developing a deep sheen rather than a shine.
For an R10 factory stock I'd oil it when I got it, then maybe 3 days later, then a week, then 2 weeks, then a month...
Don't put it away in a foam lined case until it's dried for at least 24 hours as the foam or any other lining of a case may stick to surface oil and spoil the finish, but you shouldn't need to sand anything off if this happens, just carefully rub one or two more drops of oil in until any marks disappear.
RT

[LAity]

What oil do you think best for the R10 then?? I have looked around and cant seem to find the right one??


Any thoughts??

LAity

[RANCiDTOM]

Walnut oil from Asda, Sainsbury's or Tesco works well on R10 stocks keeping a similar non-glossy finish as the factory but getting it a bit deeper and bringing the colour out more.
If you want slightly more "sheen" but not too "glossy" try Teak Oil from the local garden centre/B&Q type place.
If you want a more glossy finish try "Colron Antique Oil" but be careful, use the absolute minimum as it's easy to get too much on which takes ages to dry and tends to be quite sticky for days, even weeks if you use too much.
The secret is simple. RUB LIKE HELL! You aren't rubbing hard enough, or there's too much oil on the stock if your hands aren't getting hot.
Leave to dry for at least 12 hours before putting back in a case or handling the stock.
Don't sue me if you get wrist cramp or RSI! 
Cheers,
RT

[Jim_Reaper]

If you haven't got a gun clamp thingy is it best to take your scope off and leave it upside down to dry?

[RANCiDTOM]

Hi Jim, try hanging it from the sling, or standing it in a corner where it won't get knocked or come into contact with pets or kids? I know it may not be ideal but you must have a quiet secure corner somewhere? The stock shouldn't be "dripping wet" as you'll have rubbed most of the oil into the grain and pores of the wood, but they are best left overnight in a warm room before putting away in cases just to stop the foam or fabric marking the finish.

[zocoloco]

I don't know about you guys, but I always remove the stock from the action before oiling......... ;)

And I tend to find myself in front of the TV doing my thing....

So a lot of oiling will take place in the weeks to come......

Winter Olympics !!!   

[Jim_Reaper]

Thanks for the tip Tom, I think I will remove the action from the stock also.