Originally Posted by gunswizard
...There is no "sealant" of any kind that will stop the salt damage from re-occuring...


Not so fast!

Originally Posted by MadMooner
Is it feasible to seal the wood with epoxy in the barrel and action inlet areas? Under the butt pad/plate?

Wax wont last but epoxy is pretty damn impermeable.


This. WEST epoxy will seal it if you strictly follow the formulator's instructions for creating a sufficient vapor barrier.

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