Finally found the manual for my Tikka and it says to use a quality stock oil for oil finished rifles (Hunter) and a lacquer finish for lacquer coated stocks (Forest model?). I  did notice that the stock appearance actually improved over the past week so I suspect that the discolouration was due to moisture.  Still planning to add a coat or two o… Read more

Thanks Elkhamr

Honestly not much of a build.  At this point the paint job is about as custom as it gets.  Talley bases/rings.  The gun has been a great shooter and no need to change anything.  I went away from a heavy varmint rig because I hike and snow shoe a lot so weight needed to be cut down.  I also opted for a less powerful magnification as I have miss… Read more