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Thanks to some tips on this forum, I finished a Lyman GPR stock a few years ago from a kit using Minwax and multiple coats of Tru Oil. It turned out great. Now I have a different project.... a stock that appears to be stained but with little or no sealer on it. It's a very boring looking finish...

Rusty Nail- I like your process of using alcohol as a final rinse...never thought of that one. Definitely a good way to scavenge any residual water. I typically use hot water with a bit of Simple Green mixed in, then rinse again w/ plain hot water, and swab dry. Then I follow with a swab...

OK on the barrel w/LMF. I was wondering about the stain color used for the stock. I'm looking for something that is not going to be really dark, perhaps with a hint of red in it.

rightwinger, Which brand and color of stain did you pick? I'm just starting on my GPR kit and will use LMF Browning for the barrel and other metal parts.

Old Cap Locker, Thanks for the offer, but you'd be getting the short end of that swap. You should check Kittery Trading Post. As of today they had at least five used New Englanders for sale on their website. I bought a Uberti Walker from them last year and was very pleased with the transaction.

Hi all, Not sure whether this post should be here or in the builder's forum: I'm looking to upgrade from my T/C New Englander to a Great Plains Rifle but don't want to spend $ on a brand new one. It would be used primarily for paper and steel targets. The GPRs seem to have many favorable...