Both of you, oil penetrates the wood but it doesn't seal it. Poly does. For that matter the old Marine Spar Varnish does too. Believe what you want. Been there and done that. Got tired of warped stocks from hunting in the Washington rain.
Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie.
I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind
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