We have a Woodcraft store where I live and I bought a bottle of the Behlens Blood Red. I am gathering ingredients to make "traditional" red oil and will compare that with Behlens and my old standard-Fiebings Mahogany Leather Dye.

The Fiebings gives a very dark red stain. You can lighten it by wiping down the stock with denatured alcohol on a paper towel. I really like this dye, but am always looking for something better.

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