Gunsmithing Stock Paint/Work

[Blackbrush]

I need a fiberglass stock fitted with a new Decellerator and then I thought while I'm at it I'd like to snazz it up with a Multicam paint job and since it's a bit overweight for its purpose I was also hoping to hog out some excess material in the forend and butt while in the process. I would really appreciate suggestions and I'm open to hobbiests as well as pros.

Thanks!

 

[ugsly]

If your looking to drop weight in the stock, removing material wont amount to much weight. The fill in a fiberglass stock is very light.

Kc

 

[Blackbrush]

Thank you but this stock is a bit different as it is solid fill! A fair number of ounces will come out of the butt especially but I haven't wanted to pull the pad off until now.

 

[Blackbrush]

Sorry about the double tap.....

 

[pyplynr]

I don't know who to recommend for the rest but Todd Jackson painted 2 of my Manners stocks in multicam and his work is fantastic. Goes by USGUNWORKS on here. http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...y/178992-30calsnipers-updated-paint-pics.html

 

[Blackbrush]

His stuff looks top shelf. Thank you!

 

[Blackbrush]

I'm still looking on this. Having trouble connecting with Todd. I can handle the stock lightening and pad myself if need be but know I can't paint or coat like the pros - especially a camo pattern. I plan on having the metal from a second rifle done at the same time. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. (still hoping for 30calsniper I think)

 

[Clark]

I have bought (4) High Tech Specialties [Bansner] stocks
High Tech Specialties Stocks
HIGH TECH SPECIALTIES at Brownells

Lately, I have been painting the stocks and stainless steel barrels with Aluma-hyde-II
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The instructions for the paint say 65 degrees F minimum 70 degrees recommended.
I waited for 8 months for the weather to get up to 65 degrees in the Seattle area.
I would recommend waiting for 75 degree weather.
The paint is some kind of one part epoxy, and I would recommend a respirator and gloves.

The Bansner stock is as good as any stock when finished, but it is half the price and 10 times the work. There used to be a "How it's made program episode or two on youtube that showed Bansner on the lathe or his worker on the stock mold, but they have been taken down. The Bansner company ships stocks right out of the mold. The bansner rifles are expensive, because they finish the stocks. I think that the Kimber Montana rifle model uses the High Tech Specialties stocks from Bansner.
It weighs 20 ounces and is stiff.