Stock finishing Journey

[DFBrews]

Found a new semi Inletted trap stock for my over under. I have lots of sanding to do to get it buttery smooth. And the final inletting will be a challenge as well. I am hung up on stock finishing I want the deep almost looking into the wood type finish of the high end guns.

Reading the internets I am mainly confused. Anyone have a favorite stock finish technique? Tru oil looks promising linseed alone won't give me the depth and gloss I am looking for.

Also looking for advise filling the grain I have watched many videos and read a lot of articles and have not came to a conclusion on which to do yet.


the stock I picked up