You did an AWESOME job that Stock! I see an upcoming winter project, I think I’ll strip my light colored Hawken stock and give this a Try. Some folks would love this Light Colored Hawken Stock as it is, i am totally different there, i prefer the Darker Colored look. I even like the Bright Shiny Brass But that stuff is miserable to keep that way, I don’t even bother trying. On a new to me Rifle i will give the Brass a Good going over and get it Looking Sharp New again, Then let it naturally fade out