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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tictar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Also what is the main difference between melonite and ionbond? Which is harder, more wear resistant, and easier to apply to small parts like ejector and extractors? </div></div>
Ion Bond the small parts and action, Ion Bond does not get any where near as hot as Melonite.
Melonite the barrel and you are gtg. If you are shooting a barrel burner Melonite is the way to go. If not you can just Ion Bond in too.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tictar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Also what is the main difference between melonite and ionbond? Which is harder, more wear resistant, and easier to apply to small parts like ejector and extractors? </div></div>
Ion Bond the small parts and action, Ion Bond does not get any where near as hot as Melonite.
Melonite the barrel and you are gtg. If you are shooting a barrel burner Melonite is the way to go. If not you can just Ion Bond in too.
Re: The absolute best firearm finish
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inline 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tictar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Also what is the main difference between melonite and ionbond? Which is harder, more wear resistant, and easier to apply to small parts like ejector and extractors? </div></div>
Ion Bond the small parts and action, Ion Bond does not get any where near as hot as Melonite.
Melonite the barrel and you are gtg. If you are shooting a barrel burner Melonite is the way to go. If not you can just Ion Bond in too. </div></div>
Good info. Two questions though:
Would Melonite warp the action because of the temperature the finish is applied at?
So in the process of refinishing a brand new build, would you refinish the barrel and action separately before installing the barrel into the action? Or in other words:
1 True Action, Lap Lugs
2 Ion Bond Action, Bolt Extractor, Ejector, BDL Mag Box, BDL Mag Follower, Mag Spring, Scope Mounts, and Scope Rings
3 Melonite barrel, bolt and recoil lug
4 Install barrel to Action
Given that all of the parts of my current build are stainless steel, would they both finish the same color of black?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inline 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tictar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Also what is the main difference between melonite and ionbond? Which is harder, more wear resistant, and easier to apply to small parts like ejector and extractors? </div></div>
Ion Bond the small parts and action, Ion Bond does not get any where near as hot as Melonite.
Melonite the barrel and you are gtg. If you are shooting a barrel burner Melonite is the way to go. If not you can just Ion Bond in too. </div></div>
Good info. Two questions though:
Would Melonite warp the action because of the temperature the finish is applied at?
So in the process of refinishing a brand new build, would you refinish the barrel and action separately before installing the barrel into the action? Or in other words:
1 True Action, Lap Lugs
2 Ion Bond Action, Bolt Extractor, Ejector, BDL Mag Box, BDL Mag Follower, Mag Spring, Scope Mounts, and Scope Rings
3 Melonite barrel, bolt and recoil lug
4 Install barrel to Action
Given that all of the parts of my current build are stainless steel, would they both finish the same color of black?
Re: The absolute best firearm finish
1. Could have a chance of that happening, you would need to talk to who ever is going to treat it.
2. Yes you are on track on the build coating/treating process.(I would only melonite the barrel)
3. Mine matched up close enough for me. I wanted performance more than looks.
Mark at Short Action Customs built my rig. He posted some pics of it here. You can check them out and judge for yourself.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...801#Post2839801
1. Could have a chance of that happening, you would need to talk to who ever is going to treat it.
2. Yes you are on track on the build coating/treating process.(I would only melonite the barrel)
3. Mine matched up close enough for me. I wanted performance more than looks.
Mark at Short Action Customs built my rig. He posted some pics of it here. You can check them out and judge for yourself.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...801#Post2839801
Re: The absolute best firearm finish
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: razor_blade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What Chad said, TiAlN PVD coating, or tungsten DLC. I have both on firearms and they are spectacular. </div></div>
Do you have a source for this coating service?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: razor_blade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What Chad said, TiAlN PVD coating, or tungsten DLC. I have both on firearms and they are spectacular. </div></div>
Do you have a source for this coating service?
Re: The absolute best firearm finish
blast and nitride the barrel 1st, this will rust proof it in and out.. then u can ceracote the outside for color..
https://sites.google.com/site/freeballisticcalculator/black-nitride-melonite-and-qpq
www.blacknitride.com
call, ask for "shane" tell him i sent you...
blast and nitride the barrel 1st, this will rust proof it in and out.. then u can ceracote the outside for color..
https://sites.google.com/site/freeballisticcalculator/black-nitride-melonite-and-qpq
www.blacknitride.com
call, ask for "shane" tell him i sent you...
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