Stocks completed and reinstalled!
After allowing the stocks to dry for a couple more days, there was only one thing left to do. I wanted a little more sheen, to make them a little more like a hand rubbed finish and it took nothing more than several coats of Renaissance wax. Wow, what a difference.
This took away the slightly frosty look after steel wooling. I don't think I could improve on the finish and I am glad I decided not to leave them with the full hard gloss.
For the first attempt at refinishing gun stocks, I am happy with the results. Thanks for all the comments and tips. Bob