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My 5R got a makeover

flounderv2

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Dec 2, 2008
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Decided to paint my 5R..

Original.
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After..
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Im waiting on a new scope which will also get painted once it arrives.
So what do you guys think? .. I still need to re-install the trigger and bottom metal tomorrow and once I do, I will post another pic of it re-assembled.
 
Re: My 5R got a makeover

Good looking rifle. Is that the Bushnell 6500 4.5-30x50 tactical md? How do you like it so far? How are the crosshairs in the milldot, thin, suitable for target shooting?
 
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The paint job looks realy good....did you use a template to paint the stock? How are you gonna paint the scope?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 3wide</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good looking rifle. Is that the Bushnell 6500 4.5-30x50 tactical md? How do you like it so far? How are the crosshairs in the milldot, thin, suitable for target shooting? </div></div>

Its a 4200 Tactical 6x24x50. Its a good scope but it doesnt have as much elevation adjustment as I would like. I actually have a new scope on order and will most likely use this one on my AR.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BAZ_0157</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The paint job looks realy good....did you use a template to paint the stock? How are you gonna paint the scope?
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Once my new scope arrives, Im going to put it in the rings and paint it the same way as I did the stock and barrel which was hanging from a cord in my basement.

I didnt use a template.. I just hit it with paint, then taped over that spot and cut out the design then hit another spot and repeated the process.
 
Re: My 5R got a makeover

Great paint job. Can't wait to see the matching scope when your done.
 
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Well, She's all back together.. I need to figure out something to do with the bolt.. I painted it but its so tight that it was scraping off the paint during bolt manipulation so I removed the paint until I can figure something out.

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Re: My 5R got a makeover

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firemarshall27</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Flounder, Looking good! What is the new scope you have on the way? </div></div>

Im gonna give the new Millet LRS-1 Tactical (6-25x56) a try.. It wont be out for another month but it has Illuminated retical and claimed 140 MOA elevation. I ordered it about a month ago so at least Im on the list when they finally arrive.

I really wanted a NXS but I just dont have the money for one. Maybe some day I will be able to afford one but until then, I will have to make due with what I can. As long as the glass is decent and it tracks good, I wont complain..
 
Re: My 5R got a makeover

that looks good flounder....glad you finally did it. what did you use for paint?
 
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Actually I just used the Krylon camo series of paint. Thanks for the compliments everyone.