[Beckett56]

I was wondering what should be used on the stock to keep it in the best condition without changing the finish. I like to keep everything as close to original as possible. I have some small mildew spots on the stock at present where it has been in the safe. Thanks.

[ibfestus]

You didn't say whether it is wood or synthetic. Wood, I use boiled linseed oil on a 00 steel wool pad. If I had a synthetic stock with mildew I wouldd try a 1 part bleach to 4 parts water solution and wash the mildew off.

[Dookiebutt]

You could try a quick, light coat of BLO thinned 50/50 with turp or mineral spirits followed by a Howards Feed and Wax shine.

A Goldenrod might keep the mildew out of your safe.

[ArkansasHunter]

Beckett56 remove the mildew and then go fetch you a spray pump bottle of F 21 in the brite green bottle I'ts like Armour All but better.
I've been useing it on my guns for a years, it's use to be called 2000.
The results on wood is unbeleaveably excellent ! And I do put it on the metal too !
It makes a matte finish gun look so much better too, apply it with a towel or sponge, a sponge is best and wipe off with a cotton towel. It also made my Mauser stock look 50 % better.
Try it you'll like it, it ain't gonna hurt your gun and i hope you let us know the results after trying it...A.H