Wanting to get a stock painted any ideas on where to go with it to get it done

[horsemen61]

Hey everyone

ok so here is the deal I have a savage model 10fcp-sr it has the accustock it fits me well I enjoy it the only thing is that it is all black and kinda boring I’ve always liked the look of the old M40A1 stocks I know mine isn’t a Remington and I’m not trying to make it one I just want it to look like that I believe it’s a pattern called forest camo so any ideas on where to go to get it done?


Thanks y’all

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Look into getting it hydro dipped

 

[horsemen61]

Look into getting it hydro dipped

Great idea any place to go?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

https://rcgraphixllc.com/

 

[Dale Alan]

Is this the look you want ?

 

[Legionnaire]

Look up member John_Boy over on 24 Hour Campfire.

 

[Robert]

Or spray it yourself. A little earth tone spray paint, some masking tape...boom, custom paint job. No need to pay anyone to do it for you. My AR and my FAL have both worn rattle can paint jobs for the last 10 years or more. Sure there are little dings and knicks, but it's held up really well. Spray it with a clear coat to seal it and protect it. I didn't do that... Just make sure the stock is clean of oil or lube and go to town.

 

[horsemen61]

Is this the look you want ?

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yep

 

[buba68]

Several videos on youtube on how to paint your stock with different patterns.

how to paint a rifle stock with a camouflage - YouTube

 

[Varminterror]

Find a reputable cerakote applicator near you. Should be about $250-300 to have a stock done in that pattern.

 

[George P]

Or about $20 for several cans of spray paint.

IIRC there was a member here who did his own using various leaves and flat colors to do his stock with a "forest floor" type of look to it - was very well done

 

[Varminterror]

Or about $20 for several cans of spray paint

Plainly - Spray paint ain’t Cerakote.

 

[George P]

True but it is a plastic stock, not some work of art.

 

[12Bravo20]

There are pros and cons to both Cerakote and spray paint. Cerakote is more expensive but is way more durable. Spray paint is cheap and easily redone. If you don't care about having to touch up the finish or about how durable it is or are on a tight budget, then go with spray paint. If you want a good durable finish then go with Cerakote. If you want something in between go with products like Duracote.

 

[CapnMac]

There is an argument that spray painting out in the back yard was good enough for Australians and Rhodesians . . .

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Instead of spraying with paint, you could always water dip it yourself in a storage tote full of water. YouTube has videos on the technique.

 

[herrwalther]

So far the options covered are Cerakote, hydrodip, and spray paint. I'll break down all all of them, because I have done all of them.

Cerakote: Can be easy to do yourself. They have both an air cured formula and oven cured. Either way you will need some money in air compressors to get it right. Or you can take it to a certified applicator. Either DIY or shop, this is the most expensive but most durable option.

Hydrodip: Designed to have more color options than Cerakote at the expense of durability. Essentially it is a very thin, water activated film that clings to your stock (or whatever). You then use a hardened clear cote over the film to prevent peeling. This can be easy to do as it involves more luck than skill. There are plenty of instructional videos online and kits available to do it yourself. And much cheaper than Cerakote. All you will really need is something that can hold enough water to submerge the stripped stock.

https://www.hydrodip.com/product/2-meter-hydro-dip-kit-6-oz/


Rattle can spray paint is the cheapest option. If you have skill and experience doing patterns this will be the cheapest option. If you aren't very good at spray painting patterns, this is less of an option since it won't come out looking like you want.

All the options are viable. It all depends on 1) what you want to do with the rifle and 2) budget. If this is going to be a serious hard use rifle, and money isn't a concern, my recommendation is Cerakote. Hydrodip is pretty fun to do yourself, but can be frustrating if you have issues with the dip.

 

[Dale Alan]

yep

I thought I had your paint guy , he no longer does it . Real bummer . I asked if he could recommend someone else, if so I will contact you .

 

[Varminterror]

True but it is a plastic stock, not some work of art.

$250 wouldn’t pay for any “work of art” either.

But $250 does pay for an attractive and exceptionally durable firearm finish which doesn’t need redone after even moderate use. Not everybody is super excited about having all of their firearms wearing the wannabe “battle worn” finish made so popular after the Christ Kyle movie...

 

[George P]

I prefer my long arms to be blued steel and walnut

 

[Varminterror]

I prefer my long arms to be blued steel and walnut

Then don’t paint your stocks. Pretty simple for you.

 

[jmr40]

With that rifle, and that stock I'd buy 2-3 cans of krylon and go to it. You can look in craft stores for plastic plants and use them as stencils to get a realistic camo look. I've done a few and they have turned out pretty darn good.

The textured paint will give the entire stock a rough feel making it easier to hold onto. And with many color combos may be all you want.

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust 12 oz. MultiColor Textured Aged Iron Protective Spray Paint-223525 - The Home Depot

Of you could start with textured paint as the base then use other colors over it.

Some examples for ideas.

photos of camo painted guns - Bing images

 

[12Bravo20]

One suggestion if you do use spray paint. Use a good matte enamel clear coat to protect the paint from any cleaning solvents.

 

[entropy]

There are pros and cons to both Cerakote and spray paint. Cerakote is more expensive but is way more durable. Spray paint is cheap and easily redone. If you don't care about having to touch up the finish or about how durable it is or are on a tight budget, then go with spray paint. If you want a good durable finish then go with Cerakote. If you want something in between go with products like Duracote.

Bonus for spray paint; It can be redone to match changing environments, sometimes as easy as spraying some tan patterns on top of your summer green/brown......

 

[Mk-211]

Instead of using all of the above, buy some small cans of paint and a brush and do it yourself. After you get it done the way you want it, spray it with a flat clear coat to protect it.

Here's what I would do, pick the areas that you would want with extra grip. Find a playground that has some sand and scoop up some. Get some good glue that's good for use in all conditions. Wipe it on in the areas that you want to have good grip when you're using the rifle, then sprinkle the sand over the glue and let dry.

Now that the glue is dry and you've found a camo pattern that you like, open the cans of paint. If I was doing a forest camo, I would paint the whole stock OD green. Once dry I would start adding all the other colors in flat, like brown, black, dark green...

Now that you're done and the paint is dry, break out the flat clear coat and spray on a few coats. Allowing about 15-20 minutes between coats. It doesn't have to be a master piece, just as long as you're happy, all is well.

I wouldn't paint the action, if it's black, I would leave it alone, same as the scope. You can get different colors of burlap and tie strips on the scope to break up the pattern.

You'll get more satisfaction out of doing it yourself. You can always paint over any mistakes and touch up any scratches. By using a brush to paint on the camo you want, the paint will be thicker than spray paint.

ETA: you could do the above camo pattern that you said you liked. Cut out patterns and tape them down over and or next to each other. Paint that area in the color you want and then remove it. Probably take you a few hours to do the whole rifle.