I use tung oil or boiled linseed oil...Follow the directions if ya use these products.
K98 Laminate Stock Protection?
I know the 3rd Reich was supposed to last 1000 years but it's apparent my K98 stocks are aging. Is there anything I can rub into them that help prevent them from un-laminating and cracking over time?
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If its original...Rub and wipe off a thin layer of Howard's feed and wax....
If its an RC.... The above mentioned will do just fine
If its an RC.... The above mentioned will do just fine
The very best thing to do is NOTHING... But to store them in a stable temperature and humidity like is found in the living areas of most houses. Poor storage conditions are your biggest enemy. (Basements and attics 
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And do NOT do this to a original....PLEASE.....I use tung oil or boiled linseed oil...Follow the directions if ya use these products.
unless your interested in reducing it's value by 30-50% in a heart beat!
BAF
If your stock(s) are starting to show aging and it's related issues DO NOT fire the rifle in that stock. Buy some shooting stocks (chopped military which were sported or whatever). There are lot's of stocks which a k98 will drop into that are cheap. Trust me nothing will speed up the failure of a stock which is starting to have issues like the heavy recoil of a military rifle. Sort of think of it like changing from your good clothing, to your work clothing when working in your yard. After your done shooting, when cleaning the rifle simply change the rifle back into the military stock. This and the other advise you received should extent the life of your stock.
I use johnson's wax paste on my solid wood and laminated stocks. I've never tried Howard's feed and wax. It would probably do a lot better job conditioning the wood than what I use.
Doesn't Howard have citrus in it and that would remove all the dirt,grime and patina that all the purest say leave alone? Also, doesn't it leaves shiney appearance? Personally, as others have said, if in a climate controlled environment, nothing should be done. If they are in your house and it is happening, then you have better look at your other furniture! Ron
If its original...Rub and wipe off a thin layer of Howard's feed and wax....
If its an RC.... The above mentioned will do just fine
Yes it does have some citrus which does lift dirt a bit but in my experience with the stuff you really need to work it in and wipe hard with large amounts of it in order to remove patina, grime, etc. Trust me, up until recently I wasn't a fan of Howard's at all but I decided to give it a shot following all of Hambone's posts about it and I am very impressed. I should have elaborated... A very light wipe on and wipe off will do a very good job at protecting the stock. I have not noticed any extra shine or shimmering after a light wipe on/wipe off application unlike BLO. Of course its better to not touch the original stock with ANYTHING but sometimes a layer of minimal and discreet protection is needed in order to preserve the stock....Doesn't Howard have citrus in it and that would remove all the dirt,grime and patina that all the purest say leave alone? Also, doesn't it leaves shiney appearance? Personally, as others have said, if in a climate controlled environment, nothing should be done. If they are in your house and it is happening, then you have better look at your other furniture! Ron
Btw the OP has still not revealed what type (rc, yugo, Nor rework, original sanded, original untouched) of stock it is which IMO makes a big difference in what is acceptable...
Agreed. RC=no problem Untouched vet bring back=NO TOUCHING
Yes it does have some citrus which does lift dirt a bit but in my experience with the stuff you really need to work it in and wipe hard with large amounts of it in order to remove patina, grime, etc. Trust me, up until recently I wasn't a fan of Howard's at all but I decided to give it a shot following all of Hambone's posts about it and I am very impressed. I should have elaborated... A very light wipe on and wipe off will do a very good job at protecting the stock. I have not noticed any extra shine or shimmering after a light wipe on/wipe off application unlike BLO. Of course its better to not touch the original stock with ANYTHING but sometimes a layer of minimal and discreet protection is needed in order to preserve the stock....
Btw the OP has still not revealed what type (rc, yugo, Nor rework, original sanded, original untouched) of stock it is which IMO makes a big difference in what is acceptable...
Remember those orange bottles of "Nu-Finish" sold at all the local auto marts? No, don't use this as it only magically restores 30 year old sun faded auto finishes.
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