I asked this on the gunsmith forum but received no answers.

I'm currently finishing a walnut stock.

While I've been finishing my rifle stocks in tung oil, linseed oil, Truoil, I read that these are poor choices. What's the best finish to use?

I don't often hunt in the rain, but do at times. I also don't hunt much in negative 20 degrees or lower but sometimes do.

I'm probably over cautious when hunting and most of the dings are from the safe.
So what finish should I use? I like the oil finish look btw.

Thanks!


I prefer classic.
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