Need new finish for Rem 700P...

[Big Dog Dad]

I recently picked up a new 700P in 308. I understand the purpose behind the all "Black Rifle" thing, but the finish on the 700P reminds me of popcorn ceiling plaster. It appears to be just about as durable. The finish on the fiberglass stock is even rougher and seems to be less durable. I'm looking for something that keeps the non-reflective finish but would have more class than the "black glop!". Any suggestions?

-=BDD=-

[cratz2]

Bead-blasted boron carbide? Don't know how non-reflective boron carbide can get but should be an attractive finish if it's do-able.

[El Rojo]

Paint it.

[M700]

Try Birdsong's Black-T.

WE Birdsong & Associates
1435 Monterey Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 939-7448

[ronin308]

Paint it.

Yup. Paint it.

[echo3mike]

Hmmm...

Of the top of my head, George Gardner at Georgia Precision (http://www.gaprecision.net/indexr.html) is doing some teflon work like this in Mil-spec tan (http://216.219.200.59/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000627) ...

Jeff Hicks has got his HD coating seen here... (http://216.219.200.59/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=17&t=000081)


Robar (http://www.robarguns.com/finishes.asp) has some notable work...

Boron Carbide (http://mcna.bodycote.com) has a following with the H&K crowd...

Then again, the paint it yourself bit could work out too...


Regards,
S.

[BusGunner007]

Rustoleum BBQ BLACK worked for me on my L1A1 Klinton Sporter.
Action and forend were painted.
Let it DRY for a few days.
Knock off the sheen with 0000 steel wool, if you like.
It's tough paint and didn't burn or scratch off.
Best part is the cost of the tape and paint...cheap! :D