Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

[Iggy]

I was going over my 700 SPSV and I noticed some brown on the receiver and barrel. When I was at the range I noticed the differences in the black. I thought then and I found out now that it was oxidation. So I took some time and cleaned it up with steel wool and a stainless brush. I still think it needs some more elbow grease but the rags came out redish brown. I'm not the first owner of the gun, I don't know the conditions it was taken care of, but this kind of worries me.

I was thinking about getting the barreled action recoated in dura coat or black t, does anyone do that? Preferably close to northern california?

I can just keep cleaning it until it's all gone, but I don't want to constantly have to worry about rubbing down with steel wool.

If anyone knows about anyone, especially if they do amazing work and are accustomed to working on 700's, I would really appreciate some help!

 

[FF_T_Warren]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

black T is only done by one guy in mississippi, Walter Birdsong. patent on it.

as far as I know. theres a guy on here that duracoats, seems like a good job too.

 

[clmayfield]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

http://www.black-t.com/

 

[Iggy]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

Thanks! I will give them a call tomorrow....

 

[jasonk]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

I'm curious, anyone know what they charge to Black-T a full B/A, base, bottom metal, etc?

 

[Iggy]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

http://www.black-t.com/2009%20PRICE%20LIST.pdf

It looks like it's $180 for B/A with mounts and rings.

 

[Aries64]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious, anyone know what they charge to Black-T a full B/A, base, bottom metal, etc?
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Unless they've changed the pricing, it's <span style="font-style: italic">around</span> $200.00 per firearm including disassembly, coating, and re-assembly, but that may vary depending upon whether or not you want a solid color or alternating (like on Tac Ops guns).

<span style="font-weight: bold">Tac Ops X-Ray 51 in "<span style="font-style: italic">Tac Ops OD</span>" (now exclusive to Tac Ops) Green-T and Black-T:</span>

<span style="font-weight: bold">Sig Sauer P228 in "<span style="font-style: italic">Naval Warfare</span>" Green-T and Black-T:</span>

The best thing to do is to call <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Birdsong</span></span> and talk to Wally (the late Walter Birdsong's son).


Keith

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

I say go with Birdsong.

Jamie

 

[KSPony]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

Give William Roscoe a call. I'm sure you've seen his incredible work posted all over The Hide. He uses KG Gun Kote which is a bake on coating similar to Green or Black-T. Birdsong is a great finish but you'll have more color choices and the wait time will be considerably less with William. His contact info is below.

William Roscoe
Louisiana Precision Rifles, LLC
Phone: (318)-422-0421
email: [email protected]
http://www.louisianaprecisionrifles.com

 

[CamW]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

Call Dave's Metal Works in Covina (SoCal),626-859-0299. Great guy to do business with.
Here's a link to his website's Cerakote page. Check out the gallery.
http://davesmetalworks.com/cer.html

 

[Brownbear]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

George at GA Precision will do it. He has a full-time finisher now. He put a black matte cerakote finish on my rifle and did a great job.

 

[Iggy]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

Thanks for all the input guys! I'm going to be my bolt handle threaded and then I'll find someone to finish the whole rifle.

 

[shooting4life]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

Their is a guy in walnut creek (bay area) that does ceracote. Do a google search for phantom finishes.

 

[Iggy]

Re: Who can do a good dura coat or Black-T?

^
I know who you're talking about. I saw his site and he does great work too. He's on the top of my list because he's about an hour away.