My first attemp at sponge camo.

[M1Army]

This stock came on Remington 700 Police Rifle .308 I acquired, then subsequently put it in a Bell & Carlson Varmit Tactical Stock.

I decided to give this stock a make-over and put a new paint job on the stock. Not sure if I will keep it as a back-up or sell it?

I did a (3) color sponge pattern and finished it off with Duracoat Satin Clear Coat. I Used Duracoat in the barrel channel and the stock is in excellent condition with no modifications as it is inletted for standard BDL Bottom Metal. This stock also has the aluminum bedding block and double palmswells. The stock is difficult to photograph, but it looks very unique in hand.

A few pics of the finished product:

 

[Nathan Gravitt]

What are ya’ll using as a finish? I shot 4 coats of matte clear 4 years ago and the finish is holding up great. It’s a hunting gun and it’s a little too glossy for my taste. Those of you who aren’t finishing it, how is the paint holding up after a few years?

Just finished this one up yesterday. It’s a range toy, not a hunting gun so I used the matte clear again on this one.

 

[A-Rob]

What are ya’ll using as a finish? I shot 4 coats of matte clear 4 years ago and the finish is holding up great. It’s a hunting gun and it’s a little too glossy for my taste. Those of you who aren’t finishing it, how is the paint holding up after a few years?View attachment 7429090View attachment 7429091
Just finished this one up yesterday. It’s a range toy, not a hunting gun so I used the matte clear again on this one.

I ended up using Rustoleum chalk clear ultra flat on mine.

 

[Nathan Gravitt]

I ended up using Rustoleum chalk clear ultra flat on mine.

You got any pics? Did it turn out pretty flat?

 

[A-Rob]

You got any pics? Did it turn out pretty flat?

except for a little shine on the grip it’s very flat. I could probably get it even flatter with a dusting from a good distance.

 

[MDrimfirerookie]

I tried sponge painting on a KRG W3 Gen 5. It turned out good for my liking, but if I did it again, I would do something like Manners Midnight with orange added.

I really like that color combo. I was thinking of something like that on my bravo. I kind of want to replicate the Manners Copperhead scheme. What colors did you use?

 

[wpeach1912]

I really like that color combo. I was thinking of something like that on my bravo. I kind of want to replicate the Manners Copperhead scheme. What colors did you use?

I just used Krylon’s orange and grey on top of Krylons black

 

[Mauser06]

This post inspired me to do it....


I never cared for the slate blue stock on my Kimber Montana. I was hesitant to do anything about it because I didn't wanna loose the texture of the stock. It's like 280 grit sand paper and makes for a great hunting rifle stock.


I'm happy with how it turned out.

 

[Envo]

I did my howa hogue stock using krylon camo paint. used the khaki as a base and then used their green and brown camo paint. I finished it up with Rustoleum matte clear coat, 4 coats.
I like it.

 

[Ankeny]

Dabbed a little paint on my 300 Win. Mag. Elk season opens Friday and I hope to get a chance to try it out.

 

[Meety Peety]

I was going to do a multiple color scheme like a lot of the pictures posted but once I got the first layer done I liked it so much that I just stopped there. Not the most "camo" look ever, but I like the way it looks. Started with an FDE Bravo that I got for $200 so painting it wasn't a big deal lol.

 

[Envo]

Looks awesome

 

[ken4570tc in WY]

A lot of great results here! One of my friends has done his first sponge camo and is pleased with his results.

 

[sissupr]

Just did another sponge on my RimX build...

 

[MDrimfirerookie]

@sissupr - that is SICK. love the colors

 

[sissupr]

Just went to the range and the 10yr got some rounds down range... loving the color as well...

 

[Average guy]

Here’s a couple shots of a KRG bravo I did a couple days ago.

 

[just browsing]

Here’s a Ridgeback that identifies as a Manners.

Started out ODG w/ black webbing, sponged on some dark and light gray and left all the black accents. I think it goes awesome with the stainless BA.

 

[tomcatmv]

Just curious why no one is also painting the barrel?

 

[ken4570tc in WY]

Just curious why no one is also painting the barrel?

I did!

 

[RS14]

Did this today.

 

[Fig]

I guess that's for hiding in the Blue Forest?

 

[408w]

What type of sponge/applicator did you use. Like it. The lines look sharper than most

 

[RS14]

I guess that's for hiding in the Blue Forest?

It’s just to look cool. No practical purpose as it’s a 22lr Competition gun.

What type of sponge/applicator did you use. Like it. The lines look sharper than most

Used a painting sponge from the local hobby shop.

 

[Roksliding]

Did this today.

That’s pretty legit!

Did you put some sort of clear coat over it?

Thanks

 

[MtnGhost]

i was playing around with Alumahyde on a little bullpup PCP stock using DIY stencils for a Multicam pattern. There's some apots that came out like shit, but the colors are about right for the terrain. Might have to test out a sponge to make it look better lol

 

[Roksliding]

Did another today.

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Very nice!! Did you spray a clear coat/sealer over it??

 

[RS14]

That’s pretty legit!

Did you put some sort of clear coat over it?

Thanks

Not one that one.

But I did clear this one

 

[Average guy]

I use the spray clear that is for a chalk finish. It’s a very nice finish.

 

[WaywardSon]

Finished with Krylon Clear Matte, but ended up having a semi-gloss look. Not what I expected, but it was a quick and fun project to update my "Tactical Plinker."

 

[One1Bravo]

Very nice!! Did you spray a clear coat/sealer over it??

I did. A couple coats of clear on each.

 

[Longshot231]

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[cast1]

One other. Optimus prime theme for my daughter.

 

[BigSteve70]

Finally got around to DYI’ing my first sponge camo rifle stock. Thanks for all the advice from this forum.
I tried some aerosol enamel coatings but they weren’t even close too being durable. Scratched them just laying the gun around on the counter. I finished up using some flat clear coat from Big Brain hydrographics that is pretty durable. This was originally a tan stock. I love the new pattern.

 

[Halffull]

I gave the HMR a new look. It’s relieved and bedded for an Impact. This is my first attempt at painting a stock and it’s truly a “One of a kind”.