Cerakote color pattern suggestions for rifle stock

USAF Ret · August 13, 2023, 12:01 AM

I am taking one of my rifles to get a cerakote job done at the local custom shop. Single color cerakote - rifle, stock, scope, etc. is $275. Any patterns over 1 color starts running pretty costly. I think he said three colors on the stock, like a camo pattern, doubles the price. With another build going, just can't afford that.

They have a titanium color I am doing the action and scope. It is like a darker SS color. Kind of stuck on the stock color. I am thinking a dark green. Any suggestions or folks that have pics is appreciated to get some ideas.

taylorce1 · August 13, 2023, 09:01 AM

What rifle, and what's the material of the stock? I'll use Cerakote on the metal of a barreled action, but unless it's a aluminum or magnesium chassis I probably wouldn't use it on the stock.

For factory synthetic stocks, good old Krylon is cheap and easy to apply. It also holds up pretty well, and its easy to repair when damaged. I've even hydrodipped a stock, it's okay but the stock turned out way more green than the prairie sagebrush pattern should have been.

Shadow9mm · August 14, 2023, 09:31 AM

Id vote for a green of some sort.

gwpercle · August 14, 2023, 05:33 PM

Down here on the Bayou ... Scotch Camo Duct Tape (910-CMO-C) which is Duck Blind Swamp Green Camouflage ... works well . A 10 yard roll will do two pumps and a single shot for $20.00 . If you don't like it ... it's easy to remove .
You want the Scotch Brand ... it's better than that Donald Duck brand tape ... holds up much longer .

Duct Tape and WD40 ... you can fix anything with this stuff!
Gary

USAF Ret · August 15, 2023, 09:59 AM

Thanks all. They are doing to complete rifle, stock, scope, barrel and action. talked to the guy doing it and he started throwing out some good ideas and wants to do the sponge technique with three colors, but only charging for two. I told him besides wanting OD green as a base on one and SIG bronze on the other, have at it.

USAF Ret · August 15, 2023, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by taylorce1

What rifle, and what's the material of the stock? I'll use Cerakote on the metal of a barreled action, but unless it's a aluminum or magnesium chassis I probably wouldn't use it on the stock.

For factory synthetic stocks, good old Krylon is cheap and easy to apply. It also holds up pretty well, and its easy to repair when damaged. I've even hydrodipped a stock, it's okay but the stock turned out way more green than the prairie sagebrush pattern should have been.

Brother, that looks good. I like the colors. They look natural to me, on the stock.

stagpanther · August 15, 2023, 11:48 AM

If you put it down in the woods and then can't find it--you'll know it was a good job.

USAF Ret · August 15, 2023, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

If you put it down in the woods and then can't find it--you'll know it was a good job.

Yep, why i never understood camo wallets.

USAF Ret · September 3, 2023, 10:15 AM

Back from the shop. Turned our pretty darn good. Top rifle is a Ruger American Predator 6.5 CM in a Magpul Hunter stock (most accurate rifle I own). Bottom rifle is a CVA Cascade in 7mm-08.

Nathan · September 3, 2023, 11:02 AM

I don’t know your relationship ship with that shop, but $275 and $550 seem pretty pricey for that work. For $550, you are pretty close to a new stock in color pattern of your choice.

I think I’ve seen $150 for single color, but forget where..

USAF Ret · September 3, 2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

I don’t know your relationship ship with that shop, but $275 and $550 seem pretty pricey for that work. For $550, you are pretty close to a new stock in color pattern of your choice.

I think I’ve seen $150 for single color, but forget where..

It was $275 each with four colors.

**44 AMP** · September 3, 2023, 01:03 PM

What color is your wallet??? Mine is black, with very little green on the inside, and tis important to me to keep as much green on the inside as I can.

To ME, there is no paint job you can put on a rifle that is worth $275 PER COLOR...

My biggest personal issue with really well done camo is that while it not only hides things from others, it also, potentially hides them from me!.

Which is why I won't have a camo wallet. Guns are bigger, and rarely get so far away that you cannot recognize and find your own, BUT...

taylorce1 · September 3, 2023, 02:21 PM

$275 per rifle is real reasonable, considering scopes and mounts were done as well. Like any good paint job, prep work is the most labor intensive part. The guy I uses is $150 for a single color of a barreled action.

Cerakote is a great way to personalize a firearm. I like the 7-08 rifles camo job the best. However, your shop did a great job on both.

USAF Ret · September 3, 2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by taylorce1

$275 per rifle is real reasonable, considering scopes and mounts were done as well. Like any good paint job, prep work is the most labor intensive part. The guy I uses is $150 for a single color of a barreled action.

Cerakote is a great way to personalize a firearm. I like the 7-08 rifles camo job the best. However, your shop did a great job on both.

And his friend saves him from the crowd! Just as they were about to burn him on a cerakote stake.

I thought it was a good deal. Plus, they polished both of my bolts while they had them broken down.

You know, I was liking the 6.5 better, but I am with you. The brush job looks almost like a tiger stripe pattern.

USAF Ret · September 3, 2023, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 44 AMP

What color is your wallet??? Mine is black, with very little green on the inside, and tis important to me to keep as much green on the inside as I can.

To ME, there is no paint job you can put on a rifle that is worth $275 PER COLOR...

My biggest personal issue with really well done camo is that while it not only hides things from others, it also, potentially hides them from me!.

Which is why I won't have a camo wallet. Guns are bigger, and rarely get so far away that you cannot recognize and find your own, BUT...

Yeah, not $275 per color. Four colors each. Each rifle cost $275 to cerakote the stock, action and scope in four colors. Plus, all original handwork with the sponge and brushing.

May not be worth that to other folks, but I am satisfied.

Nathan · September 3, 2023, 10:13 PM

Makes more sense

603Country · September 4, 2023, 09:13 AM

Don’t put the rifle down in tall grass and walk away. I quit buying green ATVs and switched to red so I could find the darn thing.

USAF Ret · September 4, 2023, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 603Country

Don’t put the rifle down in tall grass and walk away. I quit buying green ATVs and switched to red so I could find the darn thing.

Yeah, I did that several times archery hunting with a camo bow.

ballardw · September 4, 2023, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 603Country

Don’t put the rifle down in tall grass and walk away. I quit buying green ATVs and switched to red so I could find the darn thing.

Looks like a legitimate use of one of those Apple Airtags to keep track.

August 13, 2023, 12:01 AM	#1
USAF Ret Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2017 Posts: 829	Cerakote color pattern suggestions for rifle stock I am taking one of my rifles to get a cerakote job done at the local custom shop. Single color cerakote - rifle, stock, scope, etc. is $275. Any patterns over 1 color starts running pretty costly. I think he said three colors on the stock, like a camo pattern, doubles the price. With another build going, just can't afford that. They have a titanium color I am doing the action and scope. It is like a darker SS color. Kind of stuck on the stock color. I am thinking a dark green. Any suggestions or folks that have pics is appreciated to get some ideas.

August 13, 2023, 09:01 AM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,498	What rifle, and what's the material of the stock? I'll use Cerakote on the metal of a barreled action, but unless it's a aluminum or magnesium chassis I probably wouldn't use it on the stock. For factory synthetic stocks, good old Krylon is cheap and easy to apply. It also holds up pretty well, and its easy to repair when damaged. I've even hydrodipped a stock, it's okay but the stock turned out way more green than the prairie sagebrush pattern should have been. __________________ NRA Life Member

August 14, 2023, 09:31 AM	#3
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,603	Id vote for a green of some sort. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

August 15, 2023, 11:48 AM	#7
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,967	If you put it down in the woods and then can't find it--you'll know it was a good job. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

September 3, 2023, 01:03 PM	#12
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 30,482	What color is your wallet??? Mine is black, with very little green on the inside, and tis important to me to keep as much green on the inside as I can. To ME, there is no paint job you can put on a rifle that is worth $275 PER COLOR... My biggest personal issue with really well done camo is that while it not only hides things from others, it also, potentially hides them from me!. Which is why I won't have a camo wallet. Guns are bigger, and rarely get so far away that you cannot recognize and find your own, BUT... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

August 14, 2023, 05:33 PM	#4
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,915	Down here on the Bayou ... Scotch Camo Duct Tape (910-CMO-C) which is Duck Blind Swamp Green Camouflage ... works well . A 10 yard roll will do two pumps and a single shot for $20.00 . If you don't like it ... it's easy to remove . You want the Scotch Brand ... it's better than that Donald Duck brand tape ... holds up much longer . Duct Tape and WD40 ... you can fix anything with this stuff! Gary

August 15, 2023, 09:59 AM	#5
USAF Ret Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2017 Posts: 829	Thanks all. They are doing to complete rifle, stock, scope, barrel and action. talked to the guy doing it and he started throwing out some good ideas and wants to do the sponge technique with three colors, but only charging for two. I told him besides wanting OD green as a base on one and SIG bronze on the other, have at it.

September 3, 2023, 11:02 AM	#10
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,825	I don’t know your relationship ship with that shop, but $275 and $550 seem pretty pricey for that work. For $550, you are pretty close to a new stock in color pattern of your choice. I think I’ve seen $150 for single color, but forget where..

September 3, 2023, 02:21 PM	#13
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,498	$275 per rifle is real reasonable, considering scopes and mounts were done as well. Like any good paint job, prep work is the most labor intensive part. The guy I uses is $150 for a single color of a barreled action. Cerakote is a great way to personalize a firearm. I like the 7-08 rifles camo job the best. However, your shop did a great job on both. __________________ NRA Life Member

September 3, 2023, 10:13 PM	#16
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,825	Makes more sense

September 4, 2023, 09:13 AM	#17
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 4,039	Don’t put the rifle down in tall grass and walk away. I quit buying green ATVs and switched to red so I could find the darn thing.