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Bruegger - I mix two parts boiled linseed oil to one part paint thinner. This really helps in penetration and shortens drying time. I also never use any thing but my hand to apply it. You can really warm up the stock and get better finish penetration with your hand, plus you eliminate the chance of dust bunnies from a cloth buggering up your finish.
I have used tung oil, but find that it darkens the wood a little more than the linseed oil does. Not a bad thing; just not my preference. A real nice finish, although not completely authentic, is Birchwood Casey's Tru-oil. This is tung oil with some added drying agents. It looks real nice but adds just a little too much sheen for me, although I have to admit that I restored an old M14 walnut stock with it and it sure looks great.
Take care
Noban
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