BP rifle assembly question

[Crocketus]

I picked one of the Kentucky kits up pretty cheap for a project and was thinking of getting started. My only concern is the finishing process on the wood causing swelling and potentially undoing all the fitting I have done. Is this a valid concern? I planned on oil finishing it but I have had bad experiences in the past with over swelling. Any advice on this matter?

[Paul_R]

I've never had it be a problem. Maybe if you dipped it in a vat of oil ? You'd probably get more answers in the gunsmithing section.

[Bainter1212]

Fit it, finish it, and then check fit again. If it swells.....fit it again.

BTW you should not have an issue with seasoned wood.

[Crocketus]

alright, thanks folks. The last experience I had was with a Bulgy AK furniture set that 7 months later is still too swollen to have taken the buttplate or receiver on naturally. A lot of fitting went into that.

[Bainter1212]

alright, thanks folks. The last experience I had was with a Bulgy AK furniture set that 7 months later is still too swollen to have taken the buttplate or receiver on naturally. A lot of fitting went into that.

I am thinking that was a case of Eastern European mystery wood, not a typical occurence.

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