To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

[Merlin_019]

Ok. So I need some opinions real quick. I'm having my 700 completely rebuilt and before reassembling, my GS asked if I want to duracoat it. The stock is B&C OD with black spidering. I put an AAC Nitride barrel on and it doesn't completely match the stock action now. I am considering duracoating the barreled action OD to match the stock, leaving the bolt black, base metal and 10 round mag black, AAC brake black. I have a Nightforce unimount going on it. If you did the above scheme, would you duracoat the unimount OD with a black NF scope? Leave the matt black on the unimount? I'd love to hear your opinions. Thanks for your suggestions!

 

[cuffm4615]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

Merlin I currently have a rifle at smiths for some work and opted for similar scheme. I'm having the barrel,action,base and rings cerakoted in OD green with the bolt in black. So to answer your question I (my preference) would paint the rings. I kind of like the contrast with the black scope. my stock is a different one but that's besides the point. GOOD LUCK !!

 

[Merlin_019]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

Sweet. Thanks for chiming in!

 

[jheat308]

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It would not be that hard to throw the rings in the mix so I would see no downside other than the resale of the rings later would take a hit ( ?) IMO

 

[ARP]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

You can take the coating back off the rings so resale is not an issue.

 

[el gordo2]

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Here's a build I just finished for the most part. It goes along the lines of what you describe. Personally I dont care for the rings having a sharp contrast against the scope but you might not. Just wanting to show you a example of a green stock and barreled action along with a black bolt and scope/base/rings. The skins are factory, the bbl/action is a custom mix of Cerakote and the bolt is Graphite Black. I left the 51T suppressor mount with factory black finish.I will soon be doing the entire rig an all green digital with Duracoat.

 

[dtask]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

Send it to Dimensions and have value added.

 

[snp81076]

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I coated everything that could possibly rust.

 

[Merlin_019]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

Thanks for the pics! It's nice to see what the brake will look like on the OD barrel too. Thanks!! Sweet set up!

 

[Merlin_019]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtask</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Send it to Dimensions and have value added. </div></div>

What is Dimensions?

 

[Vette447]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

El Gordo, I really like that build.

 

[el gordo2]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> El Gordo, I really like that build.</div></div>

Thanks vette447. Here's a pic with a can attached. Liking the contrast on it myself.

OP, Dimensions is a guy that does art work on stocks, known for airbrushing skulls. Not my cup of tea but some like it.

 

[Vette447]

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Very nice again. The can really finishes it off.

 

[Night Hunter]

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I did. ARP has a couple going for me currently.

 

[pyplynr]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Merlin_019</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtask</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Send it to Dimensions and have value added. </div></div>

What is Dimensions?


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http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2747907&page=1

http://www.kustomcamo.com/

 

[dtask]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Merlin_019</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dtask</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Send it to Dimensions and have value added. Several 'Hide members have rifles bearing his signature handiwork.</div></div>

What is Dimensions?


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Click HERE for the 'Hide links

Click HERE for his site and portfolio </div></div>

This.... Jeromy can add value and durability to any firearm (or any other thing you want custom painted).

 

[Merlin_019]

Re: To Duracoat or Not To Duracoat?

Here's the finished product folks! I decided to coat the scope base and leave the top of the rings black. I'm pretty happy with it...

 

[SRT80]

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Very nice job....

 

[Dakota_Mike]

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Looks great. Enjoy your new toy.