What's the Best Wax for Stock Protection?

[Bob J]

I've heard that Boston's Butchers Wax was good.

 

[2172]

I usually coat both the bbl and the stock with Johnson's paste wax...good question, and I look forward to the other answers you'll get...Hank

 

[Bob J]

I usually coat both the bbl and the stock with Johnson's paste wax...good question, and I look forward to the other answers you'll get...Hank

Then you don't need oil the barrel exterior since you're waxing it?

 

[dodgecity]

I've tried a number of waxes over the years, but, Johnson's gets my vote too.

 

[2172]

No, I don't need to oil the bbl exterior...as a practical matter, after shooting I use a hot soapy water flush, and end up wiping some of that off the bbl...since I have Sheath out for the innards of the bbl, I usually wipe the dried off bbl as well...I don't wax bbl or stock after every cleaning, just from time to time..I started using the wax after browning a bbl...don't remember whether it was instructions on the browning solution bottle or where I read of using the wax, but it worked then, and I just let the use spread ...
Hank

 

[Stumpkiller]

Butcher's Wax would be good. I use Johnson's paste wax.

I usually give a good scrubbing with a rag dampened in hot, soapy water after hunting season, wipe the metal well with B.C. Sheath or CLP Breakfree, apply a few thin coats of the Johnson's (yep, metal and wood), and then, throughout the year, I wipe the metal down with B.C. Sheath and rub beeswax on the everything and buff it up with a cotton cloth. The beeswax gives a less shiny appearance than the paste wax.

It's better to have a couple very thin, very thorough coatings of wax than a gloppy, built-up thick one. Put a dab on, rub it in well (rubbing hard enough to melt it in) and repeat.

Be warned that with some stain-in-the-oil finishes the finish may be lightened in some spots with repeated rubbings. You can work this to your advantage if you want a "handled" look of age to the gun. Clean it up, oil the metal, wipe on just a bit of fresh stain (I use Laurel Mountain Forge from T.O.T.W.), let that sit overnight, and then do the wax rubbings. This builds up the the cracks and corners but has a lighter tone in the level "proud" spots. If you're fortunate enough to have carvings or other features it highlights them and makes them stand out visually.

 

[Slowpoke]

I like Krammer's Best Antique Improver.

It's easy to wipe on/off, takes about a minute after coming in from the range or woods. It cleans and over time builds up a nice clean layer of protection. The stuff a little expensive but worth every penny.

SP

 

[Rebel]

When i have used wax, iused plain 'ol turtle wax for cars. Seemed to work fine.

 

[noahmercy]

I use Flitz Gun and Stock Wax on wood and steel. It's a blend of carnauba and beeswax formulated specifically for use on firearms.

Whatever product you choose, make sure it is free of "cleaners". (That's wax-speak for abrasives.)

:thumbsup:

 

[rich pierce]

I will continue to preach about toilet seal wax. Yep, for a buck to 2 dollars you can get a big old ring of wax used to seal a toilet to the floor. It's gooey soft yellow wax and it repels water (duh!). It also preserves metal from rusting better than anything else I have tried. I have some things I need to leave outdoors (no garage) and coating them with this wax keeps them from rusting in rainy damp weather. Rain just beads up. This seals really well between lock and barrel, barrel and forestock, etc. It's very soft and easy to apply and rub into any surface.

 

[loophole]

The folks who make Minwax stain (not worth a hoot on a gunstock) make a wax which is very dark and dries dark--great for protecting the stock and metal and hiding minor dings.

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Ive been using "WHITES" boot grease for a couple years and works as well as Johnsons, has both beeswax and carnuba in it, very soft and works in well , can get it thru their website at Whites boots, also waterproofs the mocs good, we need it here in washington, good luck!

 

[Robert58]

I have been using Birchwood Casey's Gun Stock Wax for about 30 yrs now. It works just fine for me. I put two or three coats all over the outside of my handguns and they don't rust.

:results:

Robert

 

[Bob J]

I use Flitz Gun and Stock Wax on wood and steel. It's a blend of carnauba and beeswax formulated specifically for use on firearms.

Whatever product you choose, make sure it is free of "cleaners". (That's wax-speak for abrasives.)

:thumbsup:

Thanks for the info, everyone. I ordered some Flitz and will give it a try. Beeswax and carnuba sounds good. :hatsoff: