Tikka .308 Paint Job

[MTLabrador]

I decided to give my new .308 a textured paint job to look a little less boring. For my first serious attempt at it I’m pretty happy.

Side note, these have to be about the best functioning rifles for the money on the market. It shoots absolutely lights out with the first load I tried.

 

[Southern Elk]

Nice. Was that the black stock that comes on them?

 

[MTLabrador]

Nice. Was that the black stock that comes on them?

Yep, the regular T3X stock. Swapped in the vertical grip, then rustoleum stone texture and OD green with a clear coat over the top.

 

[Flatbrimmer]

That looks great!!

 

[HighDesertSage]

Nice!

 

[fulldraw]

Great looking rifle !

 

[p_ham]

I like the granite color stone texture also. That stone texture rattle can paint holds up remarkably well.

 

[dandredeshon]

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[MTLabrador]

I like the granite color stone texture also. That stone texture rattle can paint holds up remarkably well.

I gave it plenty of time between coats and started with self etching primer. It ended up being an almost full can of the stone, the green, and the clear coat to get good coverage. I think @JLS used a similar combo on his Kimber and when I handled it this fall it looked it was holding up great.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

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[nhenry]

Looks mighty fine

 

[mdhunter]

Yup, perfect!

 

[madtom]

What’s the load? I have the ultralight (fluted barrel) version of the same gun and chambering. It shoots factory 150 ttsx about MOA (may be the operator).

 

[MTLabrador]

What’s the load? I have the ultralight (fluted barrel) version of the same gun and chambering. It shoots factory 150 ttsx about MOA (may be the operator).

165 Sierra TGK, 46 gr Varget, mag length.

 

[Schaaf]

Nice choice on the scope. I need to paint a stock myself but im waiting until it warms up a bit.

 

[Mica Man]

So, looks can kill.

 

[MTLabrador]

Nice choice on the scope. I need to paint a stock myself but im waiting until it warms up a bit.

I’ve been very happy with the scope so far, it was a great recommendation.

It held zero through an accidental dog induced drop test on a hardwood floor.

 

[Wild Bill]

Looks awesome! I was thinking about doing that to my new tikka as well. Did it to a Ruger American last winter. Turned out nice and had held up well.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Looks great! one thing I learned is that it takes about 2 weeks to fully cure, and the finish isn't nearly as tough until curing is complete. After that it has been pretty bulletproof.

 

[brockel]

Did some painting on my tikka too