thanks SIMS5 get it at lowes i assume?
thanks
james
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thanks SIMS5 get it at lowes i assume?
thanks
james
Actually got the paint at Wal-Mart but I would think Lowes would have it also. Another guy said to wait like 4 days after painting to really let it cure before clearing it. I did it all the same day, we'll see how it holds up.
There are two big things to getting a quality finish. First is to let the painted stock cure for it to be durable. Second is to make sure the cans are at the proper temperature and thoroughly shaken.Quote:
Originally Posted by sims5
I have done numerous stocks that normally have 5+ coats of different colors/textures and never had any problems as long as I let it cure well. All stocks I Krylon get a few days cure time, normally in a warm area. During the summer I hang it in the sun to help it along, sometimes they get so hot you can barely touch it. During the winter months I will put it in a room and shut the door to help keep the warmth in.
My wife's 9mm AR was Krylon'd three years ago and it has held up very well. The only areas that have wore through are on the bottom of the pistol grip, around the take down pins from taking it apart and where the charging handle rubs. This rifle gets used ALOT. I let it cure for a few days before doing anything with it and then I was gentle for another few weeks but since then it has been used and abused. The barrel has been so hot you can't touch it and still no problems, even on the flash hider. The flash hider is stained from carbon but still painted. There are some reports of tan turning pink with extreme heat but I personally haven't seen it.
Here is her 9mm right after it was done and really it looks about the same today as the day it was done, complete with skulls.
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Dolomite
I'm finally 'done' with these two rifles.
The first is my custom rifle.
308 winchester 1.10" twist
27 inch SSS douglas barrel
Choate UV stock
T&T action and competition trigger
http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...7/P2211480.jpg
http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...7/P2211483.jpg
The next one is a modified stock. I basically 'glued' an AR-15 pistol grip on because I'm too broke to buy a regular stock.
10flp 223
1.9" twist
Competition trigger
http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...7/P2211497.jpg
http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...7/P2211501.jpg
I suppose this is the rifle that got me addicted to savage when I was about 7 years old. It's a savage 24S-E 22/410 over under. It was the first shotgun I ever shot.
http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...7/P2211485.jpg
doesn't look like much but it does have some sentimental value to me lol.
I posted this rifle up above but I have a hard time leaving things alone. Decided to change the paint again since I added a choate cheek piece to the stock and decided it just had to be painted to match, so I repainted the entire stock. Here are a few pictures for ya. Wonder how long I'll leave it like this? ;D
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Savage_12fv_6.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Savage_12fv_7.JPG
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http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Savage_12fv_1.JPG
Here is a model 11 converted from dbm to blind mag and a Boyd's thumbhole.
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00276.jpg
and this is a model 12 that I just assembled with parts from Northlander.
Model 12 223 26" varmint fluted barrel with a Shark Tooth stock from Savage.
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/...y/DSC00278.jpg
Posted this over in the Rimfire Section but thought I might as well put it here also
Savage 93fv 22magnum, changed the stock to a Boyds nutmeg thumbhole.
Mueller APV 4.5-14x40 and Burris XTR Medium Rings
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Savage_93_22magAPV4.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Savage_93_22magAPV1.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Savage_93_22magAPV2.JPG
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Was able to finally get it sighted in today. I chose a 50yd zero. I think it will be a keeper.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/22mag_5_shot_group.JPG
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trey45
Nice scope, sort of wish I'd have paid the extra coin for a Leupy though (Bushy warranty in Canada is typically over four months).
I suppose I can throw mine in here.
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...e260/17hmr.jpg
Savage .17HMR. This was my first test run for DuraCoat. I broke the stock while applying the clear coat so it wears a new Boyd's Evolution stock. Cabela's 6-18X40mm scope. I WILL be recoating this one!!
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...age260/204.jpg
Savage 12 .204 Ruger. Imagine this with the Leupy VXIII Stainless 6.5-20X40mm LR. It is getting a VH reticle put in at the Custom Shop right now.
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...deucedeuce.jpg
Savage MkII .22LR wearing a Barska Huntmaster 1.5-6X40mm. Garden Pest Control!!
That is it for now, hopefully many more in the future!
I saw a few other non Savage pix in here so i thought I would add a few more.
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...60/pistols.jpg
One brand new, one old. Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter .44Mag, and S&W K-22 First Model(My Grandfathers first and only firearm).
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...60/ChrisAR.jpg
"Custom" Ar-15 style .223 I built from completely from parts. 20"Lilja, Bennie Cooley brake, Magpul PRS stock, Timney 3# skeleton, Burris PEPR mount with Vortex Viper 6-20X50.
319 VERY NICE
http://[/img][img width=600 height=4...s/DSC09655.jpg brand new stevens 22-250. 1st group shot at 106 yards went 1/2 inch 8)
Brand New 111 FCXP3 that I just picked up. That's it at the bottom of the picture. Chambered for .30-06. Thinking about doing some deer hunting and possibly bear as well although I might use my 12 guage with 3" slugs for that! I plan on getting a bi-pod, a sling and a buttstock shell holder as well as a better scope although the stock scope isn't too bad.
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7151/arsenal005.jpg
B.O.B., are those both .22s at the top?
Yeah. GSG AK-47 and S&W M&P 15-22Quote:
Originally Posted by 319
BOB, would you mind telling a little about that GSG AK? Reliability, accuracy, any negative issues at all? Ease of use, cleaning, teardown? About how much does it weigh? My son has been bugging the bejebers outta me for a semi auto 22 of his own, he digs my CMMG conversion I have for my Bushmaster, but he digs AK's even more, this might be the perfect fit for him, depending on how well they function.
Here's my pride and joy LBRP built on a striker action
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1268699295
To be honest with you, I haven't shot it yet since I got it in winter and there are no indoor ranges around here. It's finally warming up and I think a friend and I might be going shooting tomorrow. I'll let you know how it shoots. I got a whole bunch of ammo to try on it so we'll what it likes and what it hates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trey45
Edit:
I got out to the range and put about 50 rounds through the AK today. I was very happy with its performance. No issues at all. It likes Federal 550 bulk ammo and CCI Velocitors. It was pretty dead on accurate out of the box and I didn't really have to adjust the sights. Rapid fire had no issues although I must say that that since I live in NY state, I only have 10 round clips so I don't know how well it would work with the 24 round clip. So far I haven't had any negative issues with it. I haven't really taken it down completely yet, just enough to clean out the barrel with a bore snake. The weight on the gun is not too bad, it's made of metal so it's not too light like my S&W M&P 15-22 but it's not too heavy either, probably around 6,5 pounds or so. All in all, a really fun weapon that costs nothing to shoot.
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Some scatter guns followed me home yesterday.... Savage Milano 12g and a Beretta Xtrema 12g
The latest member of my family. Delivered this morning almost 16lbs. and 49 inches.
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I would love to own one it is just that da-n muzzle brake I hate them. Maybe I'll have to bite the bullet and replace it with a suppressor, but that's next years project. If I do another this year wife will go crazy.
I understand that. I told my wife I was buying a deer rifle so she figured 6-700 bucks and never followed up with me on the price. When this showed up she was a little upset but she'll get over it. I figure its better to get what I want and begg for forgiveness than it is to ask permission and have her tell me no.
One heck of a deer rifle you got there... ;D
Added my own today:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...9/CIMG0891.jpg
Needs a Nightforce or a Razor, though. :-\
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/x...s/DSC_0583.jpg
Savage Model 10PC .308, Weaver 4-12x44, Burris XTR rings, Precision Reflex Industries 1 pc mount, Turner Saddlery National Match AWS Sling.
Charlie
Very sweet rifle there Corky!
agreed!Quote:
Originally Posted by pdog06
newest member of the family...and now I am officially in love with savage rifles.
7mm08 built from factory 243 (21" McGowen barrel)
B&C stock
nikon monarch x 4-16x50
duracoated both stock and barreled action
haris bi-pod
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Thanks, guys. I will say, it shoots better than I do. When I do my part right, it's scary accurate!Quote:
Originally Posted by pdog06
Charlie
"I would gladly lay aside the use of arms and settle matters by negotiation, but unless the whole will, the matter ends, and I will take up my battle rifle and thank God that be has put it within my grasp."
Thomas Paine
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Savage Target Action
Ultra-light Beavertail forend
Ambi-palm swell grip with shallow finger grooves in front only.
7mm CE
Neal you make me more jealous every time you post one of these.
I have been looking for a stryker for over a year but everyone thinks they are made out of precious metal or something.
I hear tell someone knows of a couple in a shop up in Alaska NIB but he aint talking.
Why some of us quite buying STRIKERS (spelling) and build handguns like Neal's.
They are still there in that small gun shop in Alaska too! $450. each and he doesn't take credit cards'
As Greg inferred, Target Actions are readily available.
Until I ran across this super new material to make stocks out of the Target action handgun was just to heavy for me. As pictured this gun weighs in at 7.4 pounds.
Thank you!
Neal
Neal I probably should have emailed this to you but, have you looked on gun broker lately they have a plain run of the mill Stryker for sale, buy now $850,and I guess it is because it is from the Jim Carmichel collection(the outdoor writer). Connecticut Shotgun is the selling dealer.
I don't know if you do collectibles but thought I'd let you know, or anyone else reading that is interested.
Thank you for thinking of us Froggy!
Not one personally that pays for anothers fame but the gesture is still very nice.
Neal
Been a while since Ive posted any pics in here, so I'll add in some of my recent builds:
target action, Brux 260 w/ brake, SSS stock, SIII 8-32x56
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...ney2010590.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...ney2010592.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...tos/May011.jpg
single shot model 12, Brux 243AI, Medalist stock, Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...tos/May001.jpg
12LRPV 22-250, Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/march077.jpg
Striker LB/RP action, Cooper Laminate stock, Mcgowen 6br barrel, Burris 3-12 scope
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/march081.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/march082.jpg
target action,Mcgowen 6br barrel, Stockade stock, Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50(not pictured)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...Jan2010004.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...Jan2010003.jpg
T&T Stevens action, Mcgowen 308 barrel, Medalist stock, Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50(not pictured)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSCN4554.jpg
Don't have pics of the rest ::)
Picture of my 112V Single shot 243 Win, Marked "Series J" on the barrel, 4.53" screw spacing.
http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/x...2/000_2068.jpg
Sailor
That unit looks a little familiar.....I know I've sean one of those Js before somewhere ;D Sweet shootin units aint they!
http://photos.imageevent.com/cjnmn/g...bout%20222.jpg
Once I bedded the recoil lug and receiver, it turned into a real tack driver. Receiver channel was cut a bit to big, and off center. Once I got it bedded, I just threw a load together using almost a max load of IMR4831 and a 70 gr Nosler Balistic tip. I got a 5 shot group I could cover with a dime. I havn't done too much load development since then. Though, one day I tried shooting at individual flies that had landed on the target board. I didn't hit any, but I scare a few.
Only have a couple Savage rifles in our safe.
My 204 Ruger with very dead p-dog......thinkin about up grading the stock to a Stockage P-dog Special or a B&C Medalist.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...F/DSCN2121.jpg
32gr Nosler Ballistic tips loaded with H322 powder, working with 40gr V-max and Reloader 15 right now.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/dk17hmr/2042.jpg
The future wife with her 223,
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...etmolds066.jpg
Still working on loads for this but it seems to like 68gr and 75gr A-Max with Reloader 15.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...etmolds069.jpg
Both the 223 and 204 are wearing Mueller scopes.
I also have a 93 in 17hmr that I use once in a while for shooting gophers and p-dogs.
Savage 110FLP, 308 Win, Stockade Woodchuck/ tactical in Olive w/ black web. Stockade bolt handle. Millett TRS-1, Farrell 20MOA base and Warne QD rings.
Savage 16FLSS, 7mm WSM, Stockade Woodchuck/ tactical in Black w/ white web. Stockade bolt handle. B&L 4000, Farrell 10 MOA base and Warne QD rings.
http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/...t/MyRifles.jpg
Sorry, thats an old picture of my tactical/ target rifle. Here's a more correct one for the description.
http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/...Ontherange.jpg
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/...P6240073-1.jpg
Savage 110 243
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/...P6240069-2.jpg
model 12 204 nikon monarch burris extreme tactical rings
http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_3056-1.jpg
model 110 243,egw one piece base,burris exteme tactical rings, 4-16x44 scheels hunter, boyds forest thumbhole
boolitschuuter- What profile and length are you using on your pictured rifles?
ScottKR,
Check your messages, I PM'd you today. Sorry to take so long to get back to you.
This was my F-class rig when I lived down near New Orleans. Now I live in SD and the closest place is up near Bismark,ND; about 3 hrs drive time one way :(
http://i30.tinypic.com/2cfrr15.jpg
Ironlance what cal. and what length barrel.Except for the fluting what I am contemplating is almost a twin.I already have the factory mod. 12 stock and an action and barrel on the way in 308.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/DSC_0927.jpg
338 Lapua Mag
Took a while to get all of the components together.
Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20 x 50 ER/T M1 Scope
BORS (Barrett Optical Ranging System)
Stryker Drag Bag System
Super accurate when shot from a Lead Sled, (limited to 700 yds at local range). Now it is just a lot of practice so that I can be as accurate without the lead sled and just a bipod.
RJT
.308, 26" barrel, essentially a stock 12 BVSS. The only two mods I made were adding grip tape to the front of the 'pistol' grip (I have sweaty hands, no matter what the circumstances, it seems) and a SSS stainless tactical bolt handle.