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Old 08-19-2014, 01:35 PM   #4
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my impression is that it is done to seal against oil not to add strength to avoid cracking

I know some muzzleloader builder use it.

it should seal the fibers - as i understand it- fresh wood will soak up a lot of it, until you stop- then the seal is complete since it dries so quick
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