Author Topic: What do you use to wipe down your wooden stocks ? (Read 7590 times))

Lochlainn · « **on:** September 27, 2010, 06:07:15 PM »

Hey Folks,

Just a quick question. I was out hunting in a light rain today and just got home not too long ago. I wiped down all of the metal parts of my Storm XT with a little spring cylinder oil and a rag. What do YOU use to wipe down your wooden stocks after a day out in the rain or just for general maintenance ? Just curious what everyone's personal preferences are.

Regards,
Lochlainn

Rocker1 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:12:10 PM »

I acturally use some furniture polish on mine before i go out, it protects the finish and is a easy wipe down after a rainey day. Thanks David

patton1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:21:36 PM »

I usually don't wipe my stocks. I'm more concerned w/ protecting the metal.

Jay · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:25:02 PM »

Same as Rocker for me.

longislandhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:48:44 PM »

I always used silicone gun cloths and they worked well but I had read quite a bit about "Ballistol" so I decided to order some and give it a try . Got my order the other day, gave a clean cloth a light spray of the Ballistol and wiped down my Condor after my last hunt. I was really impressed, worked much better than the silicone cloths, gave a beautiful deep rich sheen t the bluing. The next day I had been shooting my Storm XT in the backyard range and when I went to put it away I used the Ballistol again. Made the metal and wood stock on the XT shine like the never shined before. The only thing I don't like about the stuff is the odor, but it's not that bad. The stuff is amazing.

Jeff

gene_sc · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:49:47 PM »

I use Ballistol. It works great for me..

Works great on metal and wood.

No Carcinogens and is Bio Degradable

Lochlainn · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2010, 07:04:09 PM »

Awesome, I will have to check out that Ballistol. Any idea where I might find it locally ? Is it sold at any of the big box stores ? The Home Despot etc. ?

peashooterjoe · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2010, 07:16:58 PM »

Johnson paste wax on metal and wood, got beeswax in it..PeashooterJoe

gene_sc · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2010, 07:17:25 PM »

I have been buying my Ballistol from Roger at: http://www.airgunrecon.com/index.shtml

I also think you can do a search on it and find retailers who stock it..

bart the fart · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2010, 08:23:02 PM »

Ballistol...i looked into this stuff , now is it the Ballistol lube or the sportsman oil? i'd like to pick some up thanks guys

Perry · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2010, 09:08:57 PM »

I recently bought some Ballistol here for $10

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170454987104&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

larspawn · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2010, 09:40:34 PM »

Ballistol for $10 or double pack of Pledge for much less at Costco. Pledge is silicone with no wax. That's why they advertise no buildup. For my powder burners it is always a couple squirts of Remoil on a rag but don't want oil on my AGs. Silicone is safe.

longislandhunter · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:56:25 PM »

I got my ballistol off ebay as well. I bought the spray aerosol can so I could gently treat the cloths I use to wipe down the rifle. The stuff really is amazing. I wish I had tried it a long time ago.

Jeff

gene_sc · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:27:43 PM »

Quote from: bart the fart on September 27, 2010, 08:23:02 PM

Ballistol...i looked into this stuff , now is it the Ballistol lube or the sportsman oil? i'd like to pick some up thanks guys

sportsman oil

bart the fart · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2010, 12:32:16 AM »

thanks gene i'll pick some up cheers

Frank · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2010, 01:12:58 AM »

I purchased Ballistol here:

http://www.wisementrading.com/hunting/ballistol.htm

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2010, 06:48:27 AM »

"Carnuba oil paste wax"

TCups · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2010, 06:52:51 AM »

Ballistol is good for general purpose. The non-aerosol liquid on a soft cloth goes a long way. Good for wood and metal. But I find that it is somewhat volatile and doesn't really give long lasting protection like a good wax.

For wood especially (and it's OK on metal too), go to Home Depot and get yourself a bottle of Howard's Feed-n-Wax and a bottle of Howard's Restore-a-Finish. Two great products. the F-n-W is a mixture of bee's wax and orange oil. It will seriously put new life into dried wood and give a waxed shine like nothing else, Ballistol included. The Restore-a-Finish comes in light and dark shades and will absolutely amaze you when you see how well it covers most small scratches and blems in finished woodwork.

LADave · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2010, 07:11:36 PM »

Hi Lochlain!
This is a good question. I thought everyone just used a silicone gun cloth to wipe down. It does a real good job, but now that my eyes have been opened, I'll have to try out some of these other products. Hmmmmm, Pledge, worth a try.

Later, LADave

Jonesin · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2010, 07:58:26 PM »

Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax

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What do you use to wipe down your wooden stocks ?

Author Topic: What do you use to wipe down your wooden stocks ? (Read 7590 times))

Lochlainn

patton1

Lochlainn

Perry

Nomadic Pirate

LADave

Jonesin