Dave,
Edit: Brent D posted while I was typing

My 2¢ - I've been using Permalyn Sealer lately. It's very thin and I cut it another ~10% with mineral spirits. Those first couple coats really soak in. Then a coat of pure. It's a modified oil so it's a little shiny, but it's not as glossy as Permalyn Finish or Tru Oil.

Finally wet sand with 1000 or 1200 grit auto body sandpaper. Since you're not obsessed about filling the pores, wipe the stock clean while the mud layer is still wipe-able. You want the stock to be finished after that coat dries. Do a pumice if it needs it.

Last edited by Yeti; 05/22/07 07:59 PM.