Hard to believe for me I have left a rifle sit untouched for over a week. Finally found some time today to start working on the stock. I've decided to go the full hard clean on this one. Spent some time both steaming and sanding the stock and put it through two more citristrip cycles. I think this makes 5 now. Currently hitting it with wood bleach and will let it dry and then finish sanding it. Not much improvement with it so far. It's just beat to crap.

Debating on hitting the metal with vinegar or not. Probably will if I can find it. I'd like to make sure all the rust is out of the pitting before using the JB weld substitute.