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Panfisher · September 5, 2012, 04:12 PM

I have actually used Tru-oil on an old Glenfield .22 years ago and it worked fine. I have been researching it a little and saw several who say the Tru-oil and a final buffing with #0000 steel wool to remove the "shine". If memory serves me the first couple coats take quite a bit of product the next ones don't use much, I just kept buffing and coating until all the pores were filled. Considering its an old shooter shotgun I guess it won't hurt it. The gun has plain but decent wood on it. Any reccomendations on a stripper and how much to sand the old wood if any?

BTW that was a good informative video at Boyds!

Thanks.

September 5, 2012, 04:12 PM	#5
Panfisher Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 217	I have actually used Tru-oil on an old Glenfield .22 years ago and it worked fine. I have been researching it a little and saw several who say the Tru-oil and a final buffing with #0000 steel wool to remove the "shine". If memory serves me the first couple coats take quite a bit of product the next ones don't use much, I just kept buffing and coating until all the pores were filled. Considering its an old shooter shotgun I guess it won't hurt it. The gun has plain but decent wood on it. Any reccomendations on a stripper and how much to sand the old wood if any? BTW that was a good informative video at Boyds! Thanks. Last edited by Panfisher; September 5, 2012 at 04:18 PM.