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L579 forrester stock cleaning

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340wby

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Yes i am new to this great site. I just purchased L579 NIB 22.250 with hang tag not sure how long its been in the box but it was in bubble wrap and the stock has a clear finish but has a sticky feel to it.It still had the paper protectors under the swivels which some of it stuck to the wood any help on what product to use to clean the stock with?
 
340wby,
Welcome aboard! I Like your screen name (I have one, too). That sticky stuff on the stock is nothing to worry about. Very common. I'd clean it like you would any other stock. I don't know what other folks here use, but if you are really worried, try a patch with a little light oil on it in a small area and see how it reacts. You could then do the stock and finish it up with a little Carnuba wax after you get the oil off. Don't use a cleaner wax because that may cause some swirls. I doubt, from your description, that the finish is going to fall off.
Sounds like a beauty. Post a picture or two when you get a chance.
Regards,
S-A
 
Very touchy subject, 340 wby. There has been much written about "sticky stock syndrome" with certain age classes of Sako rifles. Seems to be around the mid to late 70s stocks that had this problem. Before I go any further with this, why don't you give us the serial number and x out the last 2 or 3 digits if you prefer. This way I will be certain that we are talking about the same problem and not something easy to clean off like residue from bubble wrap.BTW, Welcome to the Sako Collectors Forum-Misako
 
340wby,
Misako is correct and you should probably proceed with some caution. I'm just thinking its the residue from the bubble wrap.
S-A
 
Misako,
I think L61R made that up and it originally went to print as "Sticky Stock-holm" Syndrome:bigsmile3:.
S-A
 
OK its 99xxx i also have a bottle of birchwood casey stock sheen and conditioner that a gunsmith suggested to use and thanks for the responses when my kid shows me how to the picture deal with the computer i will send some. THANKS AGAIN GREAT CLUB
 
340wby,
Let us know how it worked out. I've moved this thread to the L579 discussion thread.
S-A
 
I haven't seen or heard of sticky stock on these era (Firearms International Import) Sakos. Birchwood Casey stock sheen can't hurt this so just don't rub the hell out of it. I would try some mild soap and water wash with out getting the stock real wet. Try a spot first to see if it works. Then check back.-Misako
 
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