Stock Care & Storage

A step-by-step guide to proper care of the stock and forend of your shotgun. After a long season of constant use, this video also takes you through the best storage methods to maintain your shotgun in its best form, ready for use at the start of the next season. These methods are applicable for all Purdey or Woodward shotguns.

[@thehill1946]

If only such film had been available, 100 years ago, we wouldn't see so many best guns, regardless of maker which haven't been cared for or maintained and which are now tired. Shooting rarely wears a best gun, it's the lack of care. A first class and useful piece of film, which every young man should study at the start of his interests!!

[@cavscout888]

I've start conserving Japanese WW1-2 era rifles. Ya, would have been great if they had been cared for instead of sitting in basements, chests, attics, and garages. And also... not 'sporterized.'

[@raybede]

It is always a real pleasure to see a true craftsman deal with guns in this way and you are looking at real craftsmen, This is Purdeys after all!

[@baldving86]

Absolutely brilliant video you guys make and 100% all the information a gun owner need to know thank you :)

[@BionicRusty]

Pure class. Thank you for posting. 👍❤️👏👏

[@seanmacdonald9520]

Love the idea of trimming the paintbrush down to make the bristles a little stronger allowing the smaller areas to be accessed .

[@85deckard]

Excellent informative video from a true expert.... wish I could afford one of those guns tho

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Really useful information, I find storing muzzle down is a very good way if temperatures are high, so many guns/rifles, come back from India rotten in the head where oil has run out of the action/barrels and soaked into the head of the stock causing it to soften, there is no real cure for this.

[@JW-mo2pz]

Brilliantly done.

[@ps-ty4mw]

Very professional 👍

[@nissan300bhp]

awesome video, thanks very much

[@arturocreativo6914]

la verda qeu felicitaciones por la elaboracion de tan exelentes productos

[@cockbreath01]

Fascinating subject.

[@maverickmoto82]

Very good video thanks

[@ThatOneYank]

I don't even own a double barrel shotgun or over and under and this video makes me want to buy one

[@davidrquinones]

Awesome video. Off to the store to get some linseed oil.

[@samg8388]

Remember it has to be boiled linseed oil

[@enfj-t4603]

Thx for your video, gentleman. I want to know How to care my Type38 arisaka and you made me what i want to know

[@brendangillespie9881]

When one oils the forend, should the inside be oiled as well as the outside? I noticed that the video only showed oiling the outside.

[@peteralexben]

does the snapcap nou cause any rust in the chamber ,because in revolvers and pistols they can ,same as leaving ammo in the selfdefence gun like the police have to do.

[@user-gr3rk6ur2p]

just Excellent thank you very much.10/30/2018

[@cheba4786]

Скажите,что за смазка применена для трущихся частей? Спасибо!

[@troyandskyelar9588]

I use G96 oil for the metal and stocks on my guns. No issues so far *crosses fingers*

[@kathireshgun9087]

Nice

[@steveduvall5981]

I live in Texas, in USA and take great care of my wood rifles and shotguns. I'm glad I found this video and your other, could you give the name of the oil you use and others that would be ideal. I've been using Old English with lemon oil and wonder if it's ok to use. Thanks for the help.

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

Hello Steve, The oil that is used in our Stock Care & Storage video is boiled linseed oil, where as the slakum oil finish Purdey uses in the finishing process is a true oil finish, and is still based on the traditional formula handed down from Ernest Lawrence. Slakum finishing takes up to six weeks, with in excess of twenty coats being applied during that time. Best regards, The Purdey Team

[@steveduvall5981]

Thank you, I'll get on that ASAP. Thanks again for the helpful videos :)

[@Sailingpilotchris]

I’ve been using truoil with my side by side, do you use true oil and then let dry and keep rubbing down, and applying more?

[@453421abcdefg12345]

jinkster: I have found that Trueoil always leaves a slightly sticky surface, even when applied vary sparingly, I think this could be due to atmospheric conditions, if you use Boiled Linseed oil , very sparingly, it dries very quickly and you can apply another coat at a later date to keep the surface bright.

[@steveduvall5981]

I used the boiled linseed oil and was impressed with the beautiful results so much so that I used it on an old grandfather clock of mine and the wood had that brand new beautiful shine I had not seen in a long time, now I use it for all the wood in my home.

[@beeeeee77]

Once shotgun is cleand, do you need to put some choke grease on the chokes before you drive them in the barrel and how often you need to clean chokes?

[@brendangillespie9881]

The chokes get surprisingly dirty between their outside surface and the inside surface of the barrel. Every time I give my gun a good clean, I remove and clean the chokes and then, as you suggest, a little (just as much adheres to a fingertip) good quality gun oil on the outside of the choke and re-insert.

[@mikebutler7605]

I’m amazed he did not suggest wiping a light coating of oil on the blued metal parts.

[@skeetman22]

Mike Butler I think he address that in another video where he talks about cleaning the metal

[@jamesc6137]

How do you rest the firing pins if the gun is going to be in a case broken down. Over and under I’m speaking of. Thx

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

I would urge you to contact the manufacturer of your gun to determine what they recommend as best practice. Theoretically, you could put in a pair of snap caps, pull the trigger twice and then remove the forend before detaching the barrels. However Purdey would not recommend that as firstly, that may leave the ejector rods protruding making it quite easy to damage them and secondly, when you re-assemble the gun it will eject which if it's been in case for 6 months might prove an unwanted surprise.

[@thebullmccabe1384]

Hi James can the gun be stored broken but with relaxed position? Can this be achieved by breaking after dry firing with the snap caps

[@skeetman22]

The bull Mc cabe yes you can store it that way...many clay targets that stay in their cases in that condition rather assembled in a gun safe

[@Browndogdiesel]

Yes I do it regularly. Insert snap caps, cycle trigger. Remove former, remove barrels, pack in case job done

[@Sailingpilotchris]

My stock is slightly dented. How can I remove these? Would you recommend a light sanding and starting again with the oil? Which oil would you recommend?

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

Please email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. Many thanks.

[@Sailingpilotchris]

London Finisher thanks for you reply. I'll give it a go!

[@buckdownscanada9946]

So what can I do to my beretta silver pigeon wood ? It’s not an oil finish I don’t think

[@samg8388]

I have one It is oil finished guaranteed

[@alifshah1035]

👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@yareyare_dechi]

how are sporters and OUs different?

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

The Sporter uses a trigger-plate mechanism, where as the Purdey over-and-under is a sidelock mechanism.

[@bigskytheroy7016]

You can't win. I've been told snap caps relax the main springs but cock the ejector springs. If you say Im better off decocking the main springs, I will follow your advice.

[@RockandrollNegro]

In a choice between adding pressure between two types of springs (ejector or main), always go with the ejector. Ejector springs are much stiffer than mains, and actually benefit from some wear. They're also easier to replace than mains, on most traditional shotgun designs.

[@iiparachuteregiment8800]

So you can store shotgun in case? I thought a cabinet bolted to a hard wall??

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

If you are storing your gun with a third party, such as the gun store here at Purdey where this video was shot, then your guns can remain in their case.

[@iiparachuteregiment8800]

@@JamesPurdeyandSons ah ok.. i thought i can free some space up

[@AUCTIONCAT2011]

Barrels do not need any oil ?

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

We have a dedicated barrel cleaning video available to view here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2akfX-cjZxsnqM

[@najzain]

I tried to boil Linseed oil but instead of boiling it caught fire. Any idea what could have gone wrong?

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

Boiled linseed oil is widely available in DIY/hardware stores around the world. We do not advise you boil your own!

[@skeetman22]

I think he is trolling.....I hope he is trolling

[@az9187]

Lol. You were joking right?

[@beeeeee77]

How often we should apply oil on the stock?

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

It would depend on the conditions in which you are shooting. An annual application might be enough, but if you are shooting regularly in very wet conditions, then you might consider more applying it more regularly.

[@beeeeee77]

Thank you very much for your answer. In my country it is dry weather, less rain and snow. Do you think sir that it will be enough to apply tru oil once or twice a year?

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

It really is very hard to say. I've owned my gun for nearly two years and never oiled the stock once, despite the charming British climate. Keep an eye for any marks or dents, or maybe if you find the stock has lost some of it's shine then that would be the right point to apply. As a general rule, if you were to apply the oil every 6 months, irrespective of your shooting habits and environmental effects, then you will do your gun no harm whatsoever.

[@nocknload5287]

Awesome video. How long do you leave the linseed oil on the stock?

[@golfcurve7]

No mention of wiping the barrels with an oily rag to remove fingerprints? Best done if you're leaving for any length of time.

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

If you head to our barrel cleaning video that's precisely the advice you'll find - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2akfX-cjZxsnqM

[@brendangillespie9881]

@@JamesPurdeyandSons Or indeed, after the final wipe of the barrels use cotton gloves (which are available cheaply in many shops) to put the gun away.

[@TheYjmfan]

Why does the linseed have to be boiled?

[@brendangillespie9881]

It simply clarifies the linseed oil (ie removes any impurities) - one can see the difference in the colour between 'raw' linseed oil and boiled linseed oil.

[@j.o.9236]

Can someone tell me what type of grease or lubricant he uses. Thank you

[@parrisgeorge9708]

It looks like white lithium grease.

[@RockandrollNegro]

Looks like Teague Choke Grease.

[@martinmartinstfc]

For keeping the wood conditioned does it have to be linseed or could any stock finish oil be used ?

[@samg8388]

martinmartinstfc 8 months on and no answer 🤭 cough cough I recommend boiled linseed oil buddy

[@cavscout888]

Surprised to see him touching it with his bare hands. My hands usually start to sweat when I'm working on stuff... and that is BAD for storage.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Boiled linseed oil

[@spitfireace87]

Hi what type of grease is that ?

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

The oil used in the video is boiled linseed oil which is widely available in DIY/hardware stores.

[@spitfireace87]

sorry grease used on the barrels

[@JamesPurdeyandSons]

There are a range of different greases available commercially, but the one used on the video is actually one conjured up by Purdey craftsmen over time.

[@wiliamgarcia8722]

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