Cerakote color pattern suggestions for rifle stock

[USAFRet]

I am taking one of my rifles to get a cerakote job done at the local custom shop. Single color cerakote - rifle, stock, scope, etc. is $275. Any patterns over 1 color starts running pretty costly. I think he said three colors on the stock, like a camo pattern, doubles the price. With another build going, just can't afford that.

They have a titanium color I am doing the action and scope. It is like a darker SS color. Kind of stuck on the stock color. I am thinking a dark green. Any suggestions or folks that have pics is appreciated to get some ideas.

 

[bsnyder]

What stock did you go with? I can't remember on the other thread. My suggestion would be save the money and sponge paint it your self. I've thoroughly enjoyed doing a couple different stocks and I think I have 45 bucks invested in sponges and paint and about 3 total hours of my time maybe a bit more. You can also hydro dip yourself. I bought a kit for 60 bucks. Haven't gotten around to it yet but I will more thank likely do it once we get our comp rifles finished. There are many camo templates on line that would allow you to paint your self as well. Paging @lancetkenyon. Here is one of mine.

 

[Earnhardt]

Go to the online photo galleries of various Cerakote shops… try
Palehorse Zero.
They are very reasonable and do great work.

 

[USAFRet]

What stock did you go with? I can't remember on the other thread. My suggestion would be save the money and sponge paint it your self. I've thoroughly enjoyed doing a couple different stocks and I think I have 45 bucks invested in sponges and paint and about 3 total hours of my time maybe a bit more. You can also hydro dip yourself. I bought a kit for 60 bucks. Haven't gotten around to it yet but I will more thank likely do it once we get our comp rifles finished. There are many camo templates on line that would allow you to paint your self as well. Paging @lancetkenyon. Here is one of mine.

I did a krylon paint job and let's just say, it does not exactly have the durability I am looking for.

 

[USAFRet]

Go to the online photo galleries of various Cerakote shops… try
Palehorse Zero.
They are very reasonable and do great work.

The Rock Guns in Fayetteville is doing the work. Looking at things, I think they may be able to do a spiderweb pattern that seems to be popular without too much extra cost.

 

[adk hunter]

Rustoleum flat green, Montana marble webbing black and rust oleum dead flat topcoat. Baked with hairdryer. Flash is washing it out but really like this green. I wouldn't throw it in the bottom of a duck boat but plenty durable. Actually I would what the heck! I had GS do my first custom rifle in a brown was excellent look.

 

[BrentM]

I am taking one of my rifles to get a cerakote job done at the local custom shop. Single color cerakote - rifle, stock, scope, etc. is $275. Any patterns over 1 color starts running pretty costly. I think he said three colors on the stock, like a camo pattern, doubles the price. With another build going, just can't afford that.

They have a titanium color I am doing the action and scope. It is like a darker SS color. Kind of stuck on the stock color. I am thinking a dark green. Any suggestions or folks that have pics is appreciated to get some ideas.

I always do 3 myself it seems but I do my own. They are ok. Not cool like some stencil work but this is an example.

 

[Rick Richard]

You can make them look very nice with the "rattle can", however beware with some solvent cleaners. It can eat the finish off or in some cases makes the finish gummy. My experience anyway.

 

[Rflshootr]

I myself was never much for putting paint on any rifle unless it's a full-blown benchrest rig that gets automotive paint and a clearcoat for pure aesthetic value. In any hunting rifle, there is no moose, deer, elk, coyote or anything else that going to say, "hey there's a rifle over there 100 yards away and I see it!" And as the distance increases, even less of a chance. As long as the rifle isn't white, yellow or some other bright color, the paint jobs are just pretty for us to look at. Animals key on movement primarily. I'd leave it alone. That way when you get a scratch or ding from using it, it's not as big of a deal. Paint won't make it shoot any better. Spend your money on components and practice more. Just my opinion.

 

[Backwoods towny]

I myself was never much for putting paint on any rifle unless it's a full-blown benchrest rig that gets automotive paint and a clearcoat for pure aesthetic value. In any hunting rifle, there is no moose, deer, elk, coyote or anything else that going to say, "hey there's a rifle over there 100 yards away and I see it!" And as the distance increases, even less of a chance. As long as the rifle isn't white, yellow or some other bright color, the paint jobs are just pretty for us to look at. Animals key on movement primarily. I'd leave it alone. That way when you get a scratch or ding from using it, it's not as big of a deal. Paint won't make it shoot any better. Spend your money on components and practice more. Just my opinion.

I've seen groundhogs eating my garden 100 yards away and as soon as anyone grabs the rifle in the corner beside the door ,it disappears before the door is open(sliding full glass doors).Them wildlife animals see better and are smarter than you think, lol.
Just saying my experience

 

[skookum]

For $275 you can buy yourself an airbrush kit, stencils and a duracoat kit and DIY. I did this with one of rifles and it was blast, not to mention it is more durable than a rattle can job. You could probably do the same with Cerakote, they now have paint that doesn't have to be baked on to cure and its actually stronger stuff, but it takes a couple days to cure.

 

[Chokoloskee Joe]

I suspect the groundhogs see the movement behind the glass, not the shape or color of the rifle

 

[Rflshootr]

I've seen groundhogs eating my garden 100 yards away and as soon as anyone grabs the rifle in the corner beside the door ,it disappears before the door is open(sliding full glass doors).Them wildlife animals see better and are smarter than you think, lol.
Just saying my experience

You think they knew you had a rifle? If you were grabbing your pee shooter....oops pea shooter instead, they probably would have stood still and .

 

[Backwoods towny]

I suspect the groundhogs see the movement behind the glass, not the shape or color of the rifle

Then why the groundhog continue to eat while 4 people are moving inside behind glass?

You think they knew you had a rifle?

Yes. The ground hog would run as soon as anyone picked up rifle. And only when the rifle moved. Again just my experience. YMMV