I just bought a new Mcmillan f-class stock from brunos. the stock will need a recoil pad and a clear coat finish. I need to know how to prep the surface for a clear coat and also if it is ok to cut the stock of square for recoil pad installation. I dont know if i cut the stock if the gel coat will chip? Thanks lee.
Gunsmithing Mcmillan stock question
Re: Mcmillan stock question
Call McMillan and ask for Dick Davis or somebody else in production. They'll set you straight in just a minute or two. If the rifle has the molded-in color, I would not clear coat. I would instead, per McMillan recommendation, use automotive paste wax and make it nice and shiny and slick.
Call McMillan and ask for Dick Davis or somebody else in production. They'll set you straight in just a minute or two. If the rifle has the molded-in color, I would not clear coat. I would instead, per McMillan recommendation, use automotive paste wax and make it nice and shiny and slick.
Re: Mcmillan stock question
I ran across this the other day on 6mmbr:
http://www.6mmbr.com/stockpainting.html
Section 6 discusses wet sanding and clear coat application for McMillan stocks, but Nate's advice on contacting McMillan directly would be the best place to start.
I ran across this the other day on 6mmbr:
http://www.6mmbr.com/stockpainting.html
Section 6 discusses wet sanding and clear coat application for McMillan stocks, but Nate's advice on contacting McMillan directly would be the best place to start.
Re: Mcmillan stock question
If you cut the stock for the recoil pad it will more than likely chip there. You can buy a patch kit from us or send it in and we can patch it for you for a nominal charge ($21.50).
Yes you want to cut the stock off square. We can install a pad for you and re-patch the stock at the butt for $66.00 and return shipping.
If you cut the stock for the recoil pad it will more than likely chip there. You can buy a patch kit from us or send it in and we can patch it for you for a nominal charge ($21.50).
Yes you want to cut the stock off square. We can install a pad for you and re-patch the stock at the butt for $66.00 and return shipping.
