I haven't done too many stocks, but the last one I did I used Citri Strip to remove the old finish.

Here is what I started with.
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Once I got all the old finish off I sanded the stock to 600 grit.
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Then I used Minwax Antique Oil finsih cut with thinner about 50/50 and followed instructions I found on Kevin Weavers tech page. I don't think it turned out too bad, I've been thinking of sending it off to Alhmans to get it checkered now.

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