If yours has the oil finish already you just need to put on a thin layer of the Watco Oil and let it soak in for about 15 to 20 minutes then wipe of any excess and then let it dry. Then do the same until you get the level of gloss that you want. If it has a gloss finish then you need to strip it after removing the stock from the rifle and then I sand it, followed by steel wool, and then apply the oil.