Stupid question about painting the barrel

[dyna962007]

I have a Remington 700 5R 26" stainless barrel.
I love the gun but wish it did not have this shiny barrel.
A barrel that reflects sunlight makes no sense for a sniper/tactical gun.
I am wondering if someone makes a camo cover that slips over the barrel and if so, how do you deal with the part of the barrel that is within the stock?
Finally, is it insane to think about painting?
And if painting makes sense, would the barrel assembly have to be separated from the stock or painting as is, knowing you would not get the paint in the areas hidden by the stock.
This is a custom bedded stock and I have never had it apart and not knowledgeable on bolt guns.
I am a descent smith on AR's, Saiga's and handguns,
thanks so much for any help, mike

 

[NOMAD]

Re: Stupid question about painting the barrel

Break out the paint and spray it.


Or even better send it to Mike at Controlled Chaos Arms he will make it look bad ass!!

All will be fine

 

[ORD]

Re: Stupid question about painting the barrel

Krylon is your friend if you want a DIY job. Works well and there are a couple different threads here on the Hide that will walk you through the process from prep through finish. Use the search engine linked to in my sig line below for more info. There are numerous "paint guys" here on the Hide that can do a proper, custom pain job for you if you'd prefer to go that route (entire rifle, barreled action, stock, etc.).

I would absolutely remove the barreled action from the stock for painting purposes. Its easy to do the job and reinstalling the action in the stock is simple provided you have the proper tools.

 

[tlsmith22]

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I durocoated mt 5r and after 3 yrs has held up great. It's a nice matte finish too.

 

[dyna962007]

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so thank you to all of you for your comments, but, no one addressed the idea of if it made any sense to even do this.
I can see someone thinking Im an idiot for wanting to paint a beautiful stainless barrel. Does this diminsh the gun in any way or make it worth less and is this kosher or thought of a rigging your gun? MIke

 

[ORD]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dyna962007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">so thank you to all of you for your comments, but, no one addressed the idea of if it made any sense to even do this.
I can see someone thinking Im an idiot for wanting to paint a beautiful stainless barrel. Does this diminsh the gun in any way or make it worth less and is this kosher or thought of a rigging your gun? MIke </div></div>

That's 100% a personal decision, Mike. Some people in the world will look at you funny and mock you for painting a rifle. Most people here on this forum won't give it a second thought. I have personally "painted" and had others paint/coat numerous firearms for me over the years and I could give a @#$% what anyone else in the world thinks about that decision. A rifle (or any firearm for that matter) is a tool, meant to perform a certain job/function (or many). Too many people get lost in the "form" questions these days and forget the more important issue of "FUNCTION." If it shoots great and looks great too...BONUS (we all like a good lookin' rifle, pistol, shotgun, etc.). If it shoots great and looks rough/beat to hell or has a couple coats of Krylon on it...who gives a @$%& as long as it SHOOTS!

In terms of "value" for resale purposes...it all depends on the target audience for the sale. A professionally done rifle refinish job isn't likely to hurt the value for most people (unless they are specifically looking for that OEM, fresh-out-of-the-box look of the firearm they are buying or you do it to a collectible item that harbors part of its value in the original finish). As for Krylon...it comes off fairly easily with the proper method so you can return the rifle appearance-wise to its original shape if need be.

 

[sawman556]

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Have it Cerakoted. There might be someone in your area that can do it or send it out. Krylon works as well but wont hold up to solvents. Both can be removed, however, you would need to blast Cerakote off. There is not a damn thing wrong with painting stainless steel. My barrel is shiny SS at the moment as well since I just had it threaded. I'll paint it when I can with Cerakote. I've got it in a used McM A5 stock I'm working on that has holes and Marine-Tex all over it. Even got some mud packed into a flush cup.

It's pretty fugly but it's a fucking laser. I'll make it look pretty when I get time. As long as my wife is pretty, I'm GTG.

 

[mission_fail]

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I'm a big fan of painting rifles. It's an added layer of protection against the elements. To take off spray paint all you have to do is apply acetone and wipe off the paint. I've never taken apart a bolt gun when I've painted it and have had no problems. Don't worry about the part of the barrel hidden by the stock because it's hidden by the stock. If you decide to take your rifle apart before painting just be careful on assembly and disassembly so as to not damage the bedding.

 

[Ring]

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the thing with krylon'ing it is, when you go to sell, or dont like it, spray it with some stripper and its back....

 

[dyna962007]

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You guys are great and I appreciate it.
I'm not real comfortable taking my gun apart.
Im an AR guy and am experienced with them and handguns and even Saiga Shotguns but very new to Bolt guns and unsure of myslef with breaking it down so I am glad to hear you CAN paint it without dissasembly.
I dont know if it makes any difference but some of the specs on my rifle that may make it harder or more complicated to dissasemble are as follows from the original ad where I bought it:
Remington 700 SS 5R Mil-Spec .300 Win. Mag. for sale every round down This rifle has been blue-printed by a very competent gunsmith and includes a Muscle Break from Center Shot Rifles, Nightforce 20 moa picatinny rail, Badger Ordnance recoil lug and has been bedded with Marine-Tex by the same competent gunsmith. This rifle is a 1/2 moa shooter with 210 Bergers

 

[Ultraman550]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dyna962007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">so thank you to all of you for your comments, but, no one addressed the idea of if it made any sense to even do this.
I can see someone thinking Im an idiot for wanting to paint a beautiful stainless barrel. Does this diminsh the gun in any way or make it worth less and is this kosher or thought of a rigging your gun? MIke </div></div>
I painted all my guns except my shotgun. I like it because it personalizes your weapon and I'm over the "all black" weapons look. I say go for it Mike. Just say you dont like the stainless steel, no need to say "it's not a sniper gun" because that just sounds stupid. Unless you are a sniper and then well....you can say it, LOL.

 

[Chingon]

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If it were a blued barrel I wouldn't hesitate. One of the best "side effects" of painting your rifle, other than making that bad boy beautiful, is no rust on the exposed parts provided you do your part right. Stainless?? Not so much need. Again, what the others that chimed in mentioned, its a personal choice. A lot, and I mean A LOT (me excluded), of members here have some practical field time where this is the only option. Just something to think about.

 

[wilecoyote]

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if you are afraid of takin'away the barreled action from the stock,slip a thin transparent plastic(wrapping food)foil around the stock,under the barrel: this plastic it's so thin that will adhere fairly well everywhere you put it,and it's easy to remove_heat LIGHTLY the barrel with a hairdryer,and the spray paint will adhere better and dry faster_go slow,and try first to spray the "hidden"inferior surfaces of the barrel,as better as you can_help you with a can pass and a LIGHT haidryer pass,alternatively_(if someday you can find someone qualified with a torque wrench to take away the barreled action,measuring the torque values of the screws,will be better,of course,but until this day paint it as is assembled,without remorse_

 

[Shibumi]

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As far as painting you rifle, there is really only two primary reasons. To reduce your signature when your in the field. If done right to your environment, then you will blend very well.
If you want to do it because you think its cool, then have at it and personalize the hell out of it. I do it for both reasons, and they turn out great!
As far as disassembly, my personal opinion is to leave it be. I just get the blue painters prep tape from Lowes, or HomeDepot and mask off the areas that I dont want paint on. The trigger assembly, the ejection port, the adjustment rings on the scope, the aperture and objective lenses of the scope, and of course an earplug down the barrel.
This keep paint out of the key areas, and allows you to work with an entire blank canvas. If you don't like it, paint over it, or change it with the seasons.
As far as removing barrel, its unnecessary, and if its bedded, then really bad idea. Why screw with a quality bed job? Paint only needs to go where you have visible rifle.
You can get it duracoated, or ceracoated, but I just use Krylon until I get rich! It is not as durable, but its cheaper, easy to do yourself, and you can play with it until you get the job your happy with.
Take the leap, and you will be happy you did. Good luck!

 

[Luke]

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You could also put camo tape on the barrel if you wanted something that comes off easily. I've done it with no effects on zero or POI...

 

[dyna962007]

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thanks guys, much to think about , mike

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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I would have said much, but Shibumi covered it all pretty succinctly.

For me, it's a philosophical question.

I'm not much into the Sniper Karma, so my point becomes an issue of not being a 'sniper poser'. I stopped painting my rifles right about the same time as I recognized that I was in real danger of becoming one. It was a genuine possibility, and I'm glad I had that moment of self recognition.

I'm not a Sniper. I respect the real deal too much to traffic on their reputation.

I have sporting rifles, because for me, shooting is a sport. Many of them share characteristics with effective tactical implements; but that's by coincidence, and not intent.

Greg

 

[sawman556]

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I'm not a sniper but I still where my Ghillie suit to range.

Seriously, it's all good. I like stainless on some stuff and colors on others. Paint the fucker if you want, you don't need to be a sniper. But if your getting ready for the TEOTWAWFKI that's a good reason. Or Zombies? Can zombies see color?

If you can take a damn AR apart you most certainly can take down a bolt gun. You should know how to do this with all your weapons, IMFO.

 

[dyna962007]

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good points, Im not a sniper either but I feel that guns should be equiped and set up for the intended job.
And the intended job for mine is to be CAPABLE of long range sniper shots IF and I say IF the SHTF.
Otherwise its a fun gun for long range shooting, but I dont want to be worried about modifying and painting it later when I need it as a tool and have no time for sush things.
mike

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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If the SHTF, we'll all be in similar straits, Snipers or not.

Do it for the looks, do it for practical reasons, do it for whatever; it's your rifle.

Greg

 

[gugubica]

Re: Stupid question about painting the barrel

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dyna962007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a Remington 700 5R 26" stainless barrel.

A barrel that reflects sunlight makes no sense for a sniper/tactical gun.
</div></div>

Shit...now you tell me.

Seriously, its yours, if you want to paint it, do it.

FYI, one of the best rifle painters in the world is in KC. Search for some of Branden's (ShortBus) stuff. He can put a durable, kick ass paint on your rifle.

 

[dyna962007]

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hey very cool. I used to be down your way all the time. I kept a boat at the Lake and just sold it.
Will run into you maybe one day.
I will look that guy up, thanks, mike