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Offline mjbgalt

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finish on stainless barrel
« on: October 04, 2006, 12:59:47 PM »
my 7x57 mauser project is almost finished. i need to drill and tap and screw this new barrel on and i am done...

however...the barrel i got cheaper than i expected is stainless...so...how do i make it the same color as the rest of the rifle? can i have it powder coated or is there a brownells product i can use?

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Re: finish on stainless barrel
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2006, 02:14:37 PM »
Powder coat or any of the spray finishes put over an aluminum oxide blasted finish.
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Re: finish on stainless barrel
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2006, 02:12:28 AM »
KG Gun Kote works great, and comes in many colors. If you have a spray gun get the liquid, you'll have more control. If you must, get the aerosol cans but they're way harder to get a nice job with.
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Re: finish on stainless barrel
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2006, 05:56:04 AM »
Quote from: mjbgalt on October 04, 2006, 12:59:47 PM
my 7x57 mauser project is almost finished. i need to drill and tap and screw this new barrel on and i am done...



Screw the barrel on, then drill and tap!!
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Re: finish on stainless barrel
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2006, 09:13:58 PM »
Actually it can be done either way..  Depends on the jig you are using,, The B-Square jiog must be used without the barrel installed, others work best with a barrel in the action..
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