Gunsmithing Another coating question......

[Easy_E]

I have all the parts ready for a build on a Badger 2008 action. If this gun is going to be a switch barrel gun should the action get the coating before the barrel is installed? Is the coating the last thing that gets done ?
Thanks

 

[locked&loaded]

Re: Another coating question......

That would be your call.
IMO it would be a little easier to coat the action seperate.
Smaller overall size than a complete BA.

My $.02

 

[Easy_E]

Re: Another coating question......

I didn't want a unfinished ring on the front of the action if the second barrel was a little smaller diameter.
Thanks for the reply

 

[Big_Daddy]

Re: Another coating question......

When coating anything I've built I try to coat everything broken down as much as possible. I even coat my AK receivers before I rivet in the trunions and then re-spray the entire receiver after installing the trunions & final riveting.

 

[locked&loaded]

Re: Another coating question......

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Josh Denny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When coating anything I've built I try to coat everything broken down as much as possible. I even coat my AK receivers before I rivet in the trunions and then re-spray the entire receiver after installing the trunions & final riveting. </div></div>

I did the same thing on all the AK's I've built. A light coat of grease between the receiver and reunion as well. Once there together its final.

 

[Easy_E]

Re: Another coating question......

Another thing was head space ? I know its a thin layer should it be chambered with the coating between the barrel and receiver ?

I'm waiting on a stock from Badger then my first custom rifle will be built.

 

[pwc001]

Re: Another coating question......

What kind of coating are you planning on using?