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Very nice collection of some beautiful rifles!!
Both of my A3 Springfield rifles have stocks that are more red than brown. None of my 5 M1s have stocks that are the traditional reddish. Three of them have new CMP stocks, all from Boyds IIRC. One of the others also has a replacement non military stock.
I am not really looking for a traditional military stock look in my efforts to finish the wood. I do love a beautiful piece of walnut though, having bought a CZ rimfire (or three) in the past because of a nice stocks. Pushed me over the edge when deciding to buy my M1a as well.
Originally, some of the Expert grade had original new barrels. The first one I bought was an H&R receiver & barrel, all other metal was new Springfield, and bright orange Birch wood. It shoots comfortably better than two fresh-from 1960s rebuild Springfields. The commercially barreled Experts also shoot really well.
What seems to make the difference is tight wood with a LOT of pressure on the trigger guard.
I took this class and built my own Special: https://thecmp.org/training-tech/adv...tenance-class/
I didn't see it mentioned anyplace - I could have missed it - the new barrels are Criterion.
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Did you use the LMF sealer and finish as well?
In looking at their instructions I understand it is stain, sealer, finish, and then final finish with sealer.
Is this the procedure you followed?
I need to do a used Enfield Jungle Rifle stock as well as a newer Garand Stock so any advice is appreciated.
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Thanks!
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