painting a rifle stock

[Wyatt G]

Thank you for the reply and great to see a nice deer down with the kids.
I was looking at your brown paint job. Mostly wondering the colour?

I don’t remember the name of the color but i believe it was rust oleum stone textured spray paint. I just lightly sanded the stock, few coats of primer, few coats of the paint, and a few coats of a flat clear coat.

 

[Gojo03]

I did this one last year. Picked up some plastic Rem700 stock and swapped the wood on an old 243 I had. Thought it would look better with some type of camo vs the black. I did the base layer in the textured tan finish that is pretty grippy. I have rattle can'ed a few others but never with any texture.

 

[Tyee87]

I don’t remember the name of the color but i believe it was rust oleum stone textured spray paint. I just lightly sanded the stock, few coats of primer, few coats of the paint, and a few coats of a flat clear coat.

Okay sounds good. Thanks for taking the time to get back to me. Have a great day

 

[MTGunner]

Painting the Tupperware, composite, stocks is not a big deal. One must be sure to degrease well and not touch prior to painting. I always tape action and bbl. channel. Allow paint to fully dry. Krylon spray paint is very compatible to composite stocks. A good primer coat is essential. Then, if the one chooses, Rustoleum or Krylon are excellent choices. I prefer the textured paints for a good grip. Then, Montana Can Company black webbing paint over the well dried top coat. Would like to find an outlet for red webbing paint but have found nothing thus far. I suggest practice prior to painting. Good luck. I like to do my own work and enjoy the process. MTG

 

[p_ham]

Painting the Tupperware, composite, stocks is not a big deal. One must be sure to degrease well and not touch prior to painting. I always tape action and bbl. channel. Allow paint to fully dry. Krylon spray paint is very compatible to composite stocks. A good primer coat is essential. Then, if the one chooses, Rustoleum or Krylon are excellent choices. I prefer the textured paints for a good grip. Then, Montana Can Company black webbing paint over the well dried top coat. Would like to find an outlet for red webbing paint but have found nothing thus far. I suggest practice prior to painting. Good luck. I like to do my own work and enjoy the process. MTG

There are a few companies that make webbing solution. Mix it with what color you want and spray. You can do webbing or spatter with it and it works with cerakote too.

 

[Tyee87]

Painting the Tupperware, composite, stocks is not a big deal. One must be sure to degrease well and not touch prior to painting. I always tape action and bbl. channel. Allow paint to fully dry. Krylon spray paint is very compatible to composite stocks. A good primer coat is essential. Then, if the one chooses, Rustoleum or Krylon are excellent choices. I prefer the textured paints for a good grip. Then, Montana Can Company black webbing paint over the well dried top coat. Would like to find an outlet for red webbing paint but have found nothing thus far. I suggest practice prior to painting. Good luck. I like to do my own work and enjoy the process. MTG

Thank you for taking the time to send me this. It is exactly the same gun and look I’m going for.
I’m a big fan of the light earth tones and the black webbing contrast. I’ll be sure to tape all the edges before hand. As well as practice on some card board or may be even an older gun before. Hope it turns out like yours.
Thanks again and appreciate the break down.

 

[Charlie Bob]

I did mine with sponges , did a base coat first and then applied the other colors .

 

[Tyee87]

You nailed it with the green base layer. Looks bright but really works with all the colours.
I think I’m going to stick with the solid earth and black webbing for my first attempt.
Thank you for the pics of the paint.

How easily does it wear off over time? I’m concerned with durability.

 

[Charlie Bob]

Thank you , I haven't noticed any wear yet , it's only been two months , but I'm sure it will wear a little . Not really worried about the wear , it's just a tool , LOL , like me .

 

[Tyee87]

Thank you , I haven't noticed any wear yet , it's only been two months , but I'm sure it will wear a little . Now really worried about the wear , it's just a tool , LOL , like me .

Haha, same here! The wear and tear will only be stories to remember. A little touch up will be easy to do.

 

[staggerlee]

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Here's a couple of photos I finally got off my phone. I hope this works!

That's perfect!!! Please tell me what you used, if you don't mind.

 

[staggerlee]

Sorry I think I screwed the reply up, but I said it was perfect!!! And if u wouldn't mind could u tell me what u used.

 

[Steiny77]

Just can't bring myself to paint a rifle.
Have a buddy that paints all of his stuff.

 

[Wolfshead]

It’s not hard to do, and there are plenty of YouTube videos out there to help with how to and other ideas that may interest you.
I did my Tikka, and I’m happy with the results.
Krylon camo flat paint spray cans, and a sponge.
I’ve read somewhere that a plain black rifle stands out to game, and draws attention to movement? I don’t know, but I basically wanted something to break up the pattern of the rifle.

 

[antelopedundee]

Here's one I had done for me. I had an old H-S Precision stock from the late 1980s that was blah black. There is a gent JohnBoy on 24campfire who did the painting. Some call it ghastly, but if I ever get an opportunity to hunt with it the target might call it deadly. It's 6.5-06AI.

 

[Gut Shot]

Rebuilt an old savage for my daughter's first centerfire. If I remember right I used duracoat for the stock.

 

[staggerlee]

They all look great!!

 

[That7MagDude]

Finally did my first one after years of considering. Turned out alright for an impatient kid with ADD if I do say so myself. Only a couple fingerprints in the clear coat

 

[buffybr]

I've done several. Basically an undercoat of black or grey, then white spiderweb with Krylon Marbelizing. Practice a few strokes with the marbelizing on a sheet of cardboard first to find the right speed to get the pattern that you want.
My .300 Wby vanguard with it's "foul weather" Griptonite stock

My 3 Wby Vanguards: top .300 Wby w/ Fancy walnut; middle .308 Win w/ Griptonite; bottom .223 w/ Griptonite

My Rem 700 BDL 7mm RM that I fitted into a Wby Griptonite stock

Rem 870 12 ga

Brno Mauser .308 Win

 

[MS 9x56]

you that have painted a synthetic rifle stock,did you use a smooth finish or textured ? How did you like it.? I have never done textured finish paint job. My new Ruger American is calling to be painted.

Have you ever considered having it hydro dipped. This is my Ruger Gen 1 after hydro dipping in a burlwood pattern. Less than $100.