FN Sako .270

[bigcountry4me]

This started in another thread, so I figured I’d get it where it belongs. This is off an FN Sako in .270. I bought the rifle in a pawn shop for less than $450. (trying to educate staff on its origins was pointless in dealing with know it alls - anyone been there?)

So I’m at like 90% in the refinishing process. At @paulsonconstruction suggestion, (thank you) I’m definitely going to repoint the checkering, then complete the process to a slightly more subtle matte finish. Still considering if this is in my wheelhouse. One minor bit of disappointment is there is some staining which I cannot sand away in the forearm. Photo 3 shows a small stain on the left side. There are a couple more.

I’m going to travel quite a bit over the next several weeks, so I’m going to set this project aside for a while.

 

[icebear]

Nice piece of wood there - better than most of the FN-Sakos. Personally, I'd go for low-gloss or satin rather than matte, but that's a fine distinction and a matter of personal taste. The workmanship looks good so far and I look forward to the final result.

 

[paulsonconstruction]

This started in another thread, so I figured I’d get it where it belongs. This is off an FN Sako in .270. I bought the rifle in a pawn shop for less than $450. (trying to educate staff on its origins was pointless in dealing with know it alls - anyone been there?)

So I’m at like 90% in the refinishing process. At @paulsonconstruction suggestion, (thank you) I’m definitely going to repoint the checkering, then complete the process to a slightly more subtle matte finish. Still considering if this is in my wheelhouse. One minor bit of disappointment is there is some staining which I cannot sand away in the forearm. Photo 3 shows a small stain on the left side. There are a couple more.

I’m going to travel quite a bit over the next several weeks, so I’m going to set this project aside for a while.

Did you ever get back to finishing this stock? Some Art's French Red stain/filler might make any blemishes or "stains" become much less noticeable. Just curious how things are going.

 

[bigcountry4me]

Did you ever get back to finishing this stock?

Thanks for reaching out. No not yet. We’ve been traveling (all summer) and now focusing on various hunting opportunities. I wrote down the Art’s product. I plan to get back to the workbench soon, once the real wet season here in Oregon sets in. Please take care.

 

[Bucktote]

Did you ever get back to finishing this stock? Some Art's French Red stain/filler might make any blemishes or "stains" become much less noticeable. Just curious how things are going.

Nice fiddle back wood,
Best of luck with the finish job, hope it shoots well for you.
B/T