Has anyone had a Tikka cerakoted?

[Erie660]

I bought a Tikka Superlite .243 in the TrueTimber VSX pattern and I’m considering Cerakote. Is it worth getting done or is it just personal preference? I’m waiting on my barrel from Thunderbeast that’s being threaded so I have time to decide. Thanks

 

[tacoman69]

I bought a Tikka Superlite .243 in the TrueTimber VSX pattern and I’m considering Cerakote. Is it worth getting done or is it just personal preference? I’m waiting on my barrel from Thunderbeast that’s being threaded so I have time to decide. Thanks

I have a couple 20 in blued barelled tikka actions that I got cerakoted for corrosion resistance. I did the bolts/bot handles too. They look sweet but leave the bolts alone, that was a mistake as they are not as smooth now. Regret it every time I compare to my uncerakoted bolts. I cant speak to how well they've held up to the elements as it rarely rains where I'm at.

 

[Wannashootit]

The rifle is all stainless steel, so the benefit is primarily cosmetics.

Blued actions/barrels will benefit from the corrosion resistance.