Wood wrap or coating option?
Ok, I’ve just gotten word that I’ve got a $2k rifle waiting for me in Florida, just waiting for payment. I’m kind of worried about it because synthetic wasn’t an option for the stock and now I’m going to have a very nice wood stock. I’m wondering g if there are any options for coatings or some sort of wrap like the stuff being used instead of automotive paint that I could put over it that would not damage or stain the wood underneath. I know a lot of people use headliner spray to sort of make a synthetic stock but I don’t want to cause any staining removal damage. I’d like to keep the beautiful walnut completely unmolested and I know that I’m going to screw it up if I start carrying this thing around in the woods. I can be carful but I’m buying this gun to be used. It’s a tool. I just wish there was another option besides wood. I know its nice and all, but I’ve been a mechanic for about 20 years and I haven’t seen a wood screwdriver in anyone’s tool box since I was a child. That’s cause they have developed better materials to make tools out of. Even thou, I’ve got to admit I’m kind of excited to see the and hold that amazing looking chunk of wood.
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Yep. The EdGun stock is sturdy and far better than the Cricket counterpart regarding the finish. EdGun – plain ,oiled walnut vs. Cricket – lacquered walnut, although i don´t know if it´s WN as claimed. I take an oiled stock over a lacquered one any day.
As a hunter there is nothing more beautiful to me than the scars and bloodstains after a hunt
on my rifle or bow and me.
I don’t abuse my stuff. I take great care in its maintenance/appearance and carry. But when you hunt hard in rough conditions little marks happen. As someone pointed out it makes the character and soul of it.
The stock is fairly durable. I’m surprised of how many marks didn’t show up.
I feel your pain because I thought the same way about one of my guns,wasnt even close to as expensive as the Edgun. You said it yourself, this is going to be a working gun. What working guy doesnt have scars or blisters on him, in Eds terms this gun will have part of his and the employees souls in it and you need to put part of yours in as well. Dont be afraid of damaging the stock, take care of it best you can and when you look at its scars remember where it got them and what you were doing.
I am by no means saying during your hike in the woods use it as an axe, but dont treat it with kid gloves, this is a tool of the highest form and needs to be used as such. If you dont change that thought process, you will wind up with a piece of art that sits around being pulled out only on perfect days to show your friends not a tool.
Damnit, I think Im startin to sound like some damn hippie. You could always wrap it in some of the camo wraps they have for rifles. That would offer at least some protection.
We need McMillan to make a Edgun stock.
I’d love to have a Fiberglass swirly.
I feel your pain, Wanta. Been there myself with … well the last time with my Sako when i got the GRS (over 1000$ worth of lamnated wood) stock on it. Then i came to a conclusion it´s better to leave it as is and just keep good care of it by oiling it often. In the beginning one needs to oil it a couple of times every day but once it gets saturated,after like 20 coatings , it just needs oil after every outing. When i say oiling i don´t mean excessive rubbing but a light coat swept overall. This will keep the stock looking really good and one can give a once over with a fine grit wet sandpaper every now and then. It´s a gun and if used there will be denting. If the stock is well oiled and maintained those dings give a character just like 80 GRIT mentioned. Don´t use 80 grit paper for sanding the stock though …
BTW – the EdGun stock – or at least mine – liked Walnut oil.
To me it sounds like your trying to put a square block into a round hole? A stock is either a beautiful piece of furniture that one wishes to keep that way…or it is a hunter that becomes more “characterized” by every ding and dent on each hunt. One or the other brother, sorry if this doesn’t help.
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Oil recommendations please. I have a R-3 22cal that I keep behind my seat in my work truck, I work in new construction so almost everyday I get to shoot a couple of ground squirrels. I know it’s a expensive truck gun but that’s what I bought it for. Compact size and lots of shots makes it perfect for what I use it for.