Stock color/finish for a stainless action and barrel - ideas?

[Justabirdwatcher]

Ok, I reread your post after I posted. Did you use krylon or rustoleum? Maybe I’ll get lucky.

I think some of these textured paints just put on such a thick layer so quickly that it's hard for the paint to dry properly. I've not used the "stone" paints but I've used the Rustoleum Textured paints on many stocks and so long as I am careful to not put on too much too fast (did that once and paid for it), they work great. I've never topcoated with a clear finish and yes, I've had some of the paint get knocked off against rocks or concrete benches, but for the most part those finishes have held up really well.

Last night I sponge painted my Stocky's CF stock for my Superlite, all with the Rustoleum Textured paints that I had on hand. It's been drying about 10 feet from the wood stove all night and I'll let it dry all day today, then see if I want to top coat it or not. If I do, it won't be a very thick layer because I don't want to lose any of the grip the textured paint provides. Sponge painting has become my preferred method now because it looks pretty good, makes great camo and is very easy to touch up if you do knock off or scratch off some paint. Dries pretty quickly too.

 

[noharleyyet]

Rattle canned some magpul grip pieces a few years ago...now call it peeling FDE camo.

 

[stevejfarms]

I think mine will be okay. Several very thin coats, then let it cure for about a week before clear. Sanding the barrel channel for the bedding yesterday it seemed pretty tough.

 

[TheJason]

I think mine will be okay. Several very thin coats, then let it cure for about a week before clear. Sanding the barrel channel for the bedding yesterday it seemed pretty tough.

The paint sure looks good. You’ll know pretty quick if it’s going to hold up.

All this talk about paint has triggered my ADD. The Kimber might get a facelift this year.

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Decided to use what I already had on hand to paint my Stocky's CF stock. Three colors of Rustoleum Textured paint. I've used this on a lot of plastic stocks. Just wipe them down with acetone then start sponging it on. So far it's held up really well on my other hunting rifles. I don't think I'm going to clear coat it. If I scratch it I'll just get out a sponge and touch it up. The grip this paint provides is exceptional. The CF stock, as it came, was slicker than owl s..t. I think it came out pretty good. Rather subdued but should look good in the woods. Just gotta be sure I don't forget where I put it if I lean it against a tree.

Still haven't decided what to do with the black/stainless Savage. Grip on the molded-in checkering is actually pretty good so I may just leave it alone for now.

 

[Caseknife]

Decided to use what I already had on hand to paint my Stocky's CF stock. Three colors of Rustoleum Textured paint. I've used this on a lot of plastic stocks. Just wipe them down with acetone then start sponging it on. So far it's held up really well on my other hunting rifles. I don't think I'm going to clear coat it. If I scratch it I'll just get out a sponge and touch it up. The grip this paint provides is exceptional. The CF stock, as it came, was slicker than owl s..t. I think it came out pretty good. Rather subdued but should look good in the woods. Just gotta be sure I don't forget where I put it if I lean it against a tree.

Still haven't decided what to do with the black/stainless Savage. Grip on the molded-in checkering is actually pretty good so I may just leave it alone for now.

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That turned out good. Yes, those bare Stockys CF stocks are slick!

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

That turned out good. Yes, those bare Stockys CF stocks are slick!

After returning the full price version and buying this one, I'm not sure why anyone would spend $549 on this stock tbh. The factory finish isn't worth $249 IMO.

 

[noharleyyet]

Looks good!

 

[TheJason]

Just wipe them down with acetone then start sponging it on.

Do you spray directly onto the sponge and then dab it on?

 

[mtmuley]

Still haven't decided what to do with the black/stainless Savage. Grip on the molded-in checkering is actually pretty good so I may just leave it alone for now.

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I don't care for the molded checkering. I have a stock that I filled the checkering with Bondo. Looks way better. mtmuley

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Do you spray directly onto the sponge and then dab it on?

I spray the paint on a paper plate, then dab it up with the sponge and apply it. No wrong way to do this. Every paint job turns out a bit different.

 

[Farmer20]

I'm a big fan of the 'urban camo' look - a darker gray or black stock with subtle, muted colors. It gives the rifle a sleek, tactical vibe that pairs really well with stainless and gray. Plus, it's a great way to add some visual interest without going full-on camo.