GaryO - I've been using Renaissance Wax on my stocks for 2 decades + and absolutely love it. Like our friend from North Dakota with so many beautiful guns I, too, avoid the checkering. As he said, it just doesn't need it. See for yourself; wax the whole stock except for the checkering and then look at the gun.

I've never had any trouble with this wax as others report. After rubbing it in with circular motions I then buff with a soft, clean cloth. Beautiful!