Painting a shotgun barrel? How?

[BoneDigger]

I have a Mossberg 500 shotgun in Reeltree. I just ordered a new slug barrel which is parkerized. I know that for $70 or so I could have it dipped, but I'm not really interested in paying another $70. So, I plan to paint it myself. Any tips? Should I use a primer? If so, what kinid? Some have said use a BBQ Grill paint that is for hi-temp. as a primer, other have said it is not necessary.

I was planning to take some rope, tie a knot in the end, and then run a largr washer to the knot. I was then going to run the string through the barrel and let the end of the barrel rest againt the washer on the rope. That should keep any paint from the inside of the barrel. I would then tape the receiver end to keep paint out of that end.

I appreciate any advice on types of paint, etc.!

Todd

[Graybeard]

I use Rustoleum paint and do prime with their rust red primer first. Never tried to do a camo job personally. I do it just for the protection it offers. Make sure it is squeeky clean up front. I use alcohol first followed by acetone.

[jerkface11]

Duplicolor wheel paint is nearly indestructible. Krochus painted one of his milsurp rifles with it and it still hasn't blown it off the muzzel end. Of course you won't find green and brown. But if you want grey black or white it's the paint for the job.