Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Red Brown is a tinted care and protection oil for natural wooden gun stocks.
Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Red Brown is a tinted care and protection oil for natural wooden gun stocks. It penetrates open-pored wood, helps protect it against moisture and weathering, and gives the surface a warm red-brown tint. The 50 ml bottle has an integrated foam applicator for applying a thin, even coat. Suitable for use Natural wooden rifle and pistol stocks Walnut and other fine wooden stocks Maintaining or refreshing a red-brown wood tone Gradually tinting lighter wood Enhancing natural grain and colour variation Untreated and oil-finished open-pored wood Regular care of wooden gun stocks Protecting wood against moisture and weathering Fine wooden furniture Antiques and other natural wooden objects Why choose Ballistol Schaftol Red-Brown stock oil? Warm red-brown shade for natural wood Formulated specifically for gun-stock care Suitable for refreshing or gradually changing the wood’s colour Penetrates open-pored natural wood Helps protect against moisture and weathering Reduces the risk of staining and mottling Enhances the natural grain Made from high-quality, pure natural raw materials Only a small quantity is required Also suitable for fine furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Can be combined with other Schaftol shades Integrated foam applicator Not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation according to the manufacturer’s safety data sheet Technical specifications Model: Classic Red Brown Product type: Tinted wood-protection and gun-stock oil Shade: Red brown Volume: 50 ml Container: Bottle with integrated foam applicator Suitable surface: Natural, absorbent and open-pored wood Primary application: Care and protection of wooden gun stocks Additional applications: Natural wooden furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Physical state: Liquid Colour: Varies according to the selected shade Odour: Pleasant Density: Approximately 0.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C Kinematic viscosity: Approximately 51.2 mm²/s at 20 °C Vapour pressure: Less than 1 hPa at 30 °C Boiling point: Above 350 °C Flash point: Above 300 °C CLP classification: Not classified as a hazardous mixture Transport classification: Not regulated as dangerous goods under ADR/RID, IMDG or ICAO/IATA Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria, as stated in the safety data sheet Storage period stated in the manufacturer’s safety data sheet: 3 years Storage: Cool, tightly closed and in the original container Protect from: Extreme heat and cold Supplied with 50 ml bottle of Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Red-Brown stock oil Integrated foam applicator Frequently asked questions What colour does Schaftol Red Brown give the wood? It gives natural wood a warm red-brown tint. The precise result depends on the wood species, original colour, absorbency, previous finish and number of coats. Test it on a small concealed area before treating the entire stock. Is Red Brown suitable for light-coloured wood? Yes, but the colour change may be clearly visible on pale and highly absorbent wood. If only a subtle change is required, begin with one very thin trial coat or select the Light Schaftol version. Is Schaftol suitable for varnished or painted stocks? The oil needs to penetrate the wood. It may not absorb or dry evenly over intact varnish, paint or another sealed coating. It is also not intended for synthetic stocks or non-absorbent laminate surfaces. How should Schaftol Red Brown be applied? Remove dirt, wax and grease, and make sure the wood is dry. Test the oil on a concealed area, then use the foam applicator to apply a thin, even coat in the direction of the grain. Allow it to penetrate, remove unabsorbed residue with a soft lint-free cloth and leave the surface to dry. Repeat with additional thin coats if a stronger colour is required. Can Red Brown be mixed with other Schaftol shades? Yes. Schaftol colours can be combined. Premium Gold can make the red-brown shade warmer, while Dark Brown or Extra Dark can produce a deeper result. Mix a small trial quantity first and record the proportions. Does the oil repair cracks or deep scratches? No. Schaftol cares for, colours and protects the wood, but it does not bond cracks or fill deep damage. Structural defects and loose sections must be repaired properly before the oil is applied. Is Schaftol Red Brown classified as hazardous? The manufacturer’s 2023 safety data sheet states that the mixture is not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation. Normal precautions still apply: avoid eye contact and ingestion, wash hands after use, and prevent the oil from entering drains or surface water. Store it tightly closed in its original container, away from food and—following the safety data sheet—away from ignition sources. When is Ballistol Schaftol Red Brown the right choice? Red Brown is particularly suitable for maintaining or refreshing an existing warm red-brown stock finish. It can also be used to tint lighter absorbent wood gradually, although the colour change should first be checked on a concealed test area. Choose Light Schaftol when changing the original colour as little as possible is the main priority. Dark Brown or Extra Dark is better for a deeper brown result, while Premium Gold can be used when a warmer or more golden variation is preferred. Expert recommendation An even level of absorbency is especially important with tinted oil. Sanded, worn and end-grain areas can absorb more colour and may become darker than the surrounding surface. Apply several very thin coats and remove all unabsorbed residue after each application. This provides better control over the finished shade. Before working on a gun stock, confirm that the firearm is completely unloaded and keep ammunition away from the work area. When practical, remove the wooden component according to the firearm manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the oil away from optics, the internal metal mechanism, synthetic components and intact sealed varnish. Allow the treated surface to dry completely in a clean, dust-free place before reassembling the firearm. A warm red-brown finish for natural wooden stocks Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Red Brown cares for open-pored wood, enhances its natural character and helps protect the stock against moisture and weathering. Its 50 ml applicator bottle is suitable for refreshing an existing red-brown finish or gradually tinting absorbent natural wood.
Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Red Brown is a tinted care and protection oil for natural wooden gun stocks. It penetrates open-pored wood, helps protect it against moisture and weathering, and gives the surface a warm red-brown tint. The 50 ml bottle has an integrated foam applicator for applying a thin, even coat. Suitable for use Natural wooden rifle and pistol stocks Walnut and other fine wooden stocks Maintaining or refreshing a red-brown wood tone Gradually tinting lighter wood Enhancing natural grain and colour variation Untreated and oil-finished open-pored wood Regular care of wooden gun stocks Protecting wood against moisture and weathering Fine wooden furniture Antiques and other natural wooden objects Why choose Ballistol Schaftol Red-Brown stock oil? Warm red-brown shade for natural wood Formulated specifically for gun-stock care Suitable for refreshing or gradually changing the wood’s colour Penetrates open-pored natural wood Helps protect against moisture and weathering Reduces the risk of staining and mottling Enhances the natural grain Made from high-quality, pure natural raw materials Only a small quantity is required Also suitable for fine furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Can be combined with other Schaftol shades Integrated foam applicator Not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation according to the manufacturer’s safety data sheet Technical specifications Model: Classic Red Brown Product type: Tinted wood-protection and gun-stock oil Shade: Red brown Volume: 50 ml Container: Bottle with integrated foam applicator Suitable surface: Natural, absorbent and open-pored wood Primary application: Care and protection of wooden gun stocks Additional applications: Natural wooden furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Physical state: Liquid Colour: Varies according to the selected shade Odour: Pleasant Density: Approximately 0.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C Kinematic viscosity: Approximately 51.2 mm²/s at 20 °C Vapour pressure: Less than 1 hPa at 30 °C Boiling point: Above 350 °C Flash point: Above 300 °C CLP classification: Not classified as a hazardous mixture Transport classification: Not regulated as dangerous goods under ADR/RID, IMDG or ICAO/IATA Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria, as stated in the safety data sheet Storage period stated in the manufacturer’s safety data sheet: 3 years Storage: Cool, tightly closed and in the original container Protect from: Extreme heat and cold Supplied with 50 ml bottle of Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Red-Brown stock oil Integrated foam applicator Frequently asked questions What colour does Schaftol Red Brown give the wood? It gives natural wood a warm red-brown tint. The precise result depends on the wood species, original colour, absorbency, previous finish and number of coats. Test it on a small concealed area before treating the entire stock. Is Red Brown suitable for light-coloured wood? Yes, but the colour change may be clearly visible on pale and highly absorbent wood. If only a subtle change is required, begin with one very thin trial coat or select the Light Schaftol version. Is Schaftol suitable for varnished or painted stocks? The oil needs to penetrate the wood. It may not absorb or dry evenly over intact varnish, paint or another sealed coating. It is also not intended for synthetic stocks or non-absorbent laminate surfaces. How should Schaftol Red Brown be applied? Remove dirt, wax and grease, and make sure the wood is dry. Test the oil on a concealed area, then use the foam applicator to apply a thin, even coat in the direction of the grain. Allow it to penetrate, remove unabsorbed residue with a soft lint-free cloth and leave the surface to dry. Repeat with additional thin coats if a stronger colour is required. Can Red Brown be mixed with other Schaftol shades? Yes. Schaftol colours can be combined. Premium Gold can make the red-brown shade warmer, while Dark Brown or Extra Dark can produce a deeper result. Mix a small trial quantity first and record the proportions. Does the oil repair cracks or deep scratches? No. Schaftol cares for, colours and protects the wood, but it does not bond cracks or fill deep damage. Structural defects and loose sections must be repaired properly before the oil is applied. Is Schaftol Red Brown classified as hazardous? The manufacturer’s 2023 safety data sheet states that the mixture is not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation. Normal precautions still apply: avoid eye contact and ingestion, wash hands after use, and prevent the oil from entering drains or surface water. Store it tightly closed in its original container, away from food and—following the safety data sheet—away from ignition sources. When is Ballistol Schaftol Red Brown the right choice? Red Brown is particularly suitable for maintaining or refreshing an existing warm red-brown stock finish. It can also be used to tint lighter absorbent wood gradually, although the colour change should first be checked on a concealed test area. Choose Light Schaftol when changing the original colour as little as possible is the main priority. Dark Brown or Extra Dark is better for a deeper brown result, while Premium Gold can be used when a warmer or more golden variation is preferred. Expert recommendation An even level of absorbency is especially important with tinted oil. Sanded, worn and end-grain areas can absorb more colour and may become darker than the surrounding surface. Apply several very thin coats and remove all unabsorbed residue after each application. This provides better control over the finished shade. Before working on a gun stock, confirm that the firearm is completely unloaded and keep ammunition away from the work area. When practical, remove the wooden component according to the firearm manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the oil away from optics, the internal metal mechanism, synthetic components and intact sealed varnish. Allow the treated surface to dry completely in a clean, dust-free place before reassembling the firearm. A warm red-brown finish for natural wooden stocks Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Red Brown cares for open-pored wood, enhances its natural character and helps protect the stock against moisture and weathering. Its 50 ml applicator bottle is suitable for refreshing an existing red-brown finish or gradually tinting absorbent natural wood.
