Buzzbee, Pete, thanks

I am using truoil and some minwax. I am not sure how many coats of each to use. I don't want a near perfect match, just want to protect the wood so it will not get damaged when i abuse the gun in cold wet conditions. The seam is pretty obvious.

Mr. Hiatt, good article on stock finishing. You have some very pretty pieces of wood on your site. It was helpful to read, and I am using steel wool between each application.

thanks
zehyani