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Offline Hawghead

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matte or gloss ??
« on: September 15, 2003, 08:39:05 AM »
I cant decide on matte or gloss for an encore walnut/blued barrell.  Ive seen the gloss but the store doesnt have one in matte to compare it too. Tell me what you have on your encore.

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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2003, 02:38:10 PM »
not sure if i really understand the question :?  i thought that factory barrels only come in gloss BLUE, or matte STAINLESS finish.  if you're talking about matte, or gloss scopes, i have both types. the gloss finish scopes are much prettier, but the matte finish may be a little more game friendly. then again i've never had a problem spooking game with a pretty gun. :lol:

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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2003, 05:31:31 PM »
KYODE,

My factory 15inch blue barrel is more matte than polished finish, in other words it looks like it was bead blasted with a fine medium before blueing.

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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2003, 04:14:25 AM »
Sorry about that, I meant gloss or matte scope.  Im thinking I like gloss scope but the receiver kinda has the matte look.

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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2003, 03:01:02 PM »
For a hunting gun I try to never have any component on it gloss finish. Way to much reflection to suit me. I try to make everything matte finish when I can.

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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2003, 03:44:07 PM »
Matte is made to counter reflection. If you are going to hunt with it matte is the logical choice and loos fine on any barrel.
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« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2003, 11:43:05 AM »
I can't say that I ever noticed a difference while hunting, but then I have only used matte scopes for the last 15 years  :roll: .  I wish they did not charge 10.00 more for them though.

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