bigblueraptor Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 sure why not if you want a spray painted gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... Why permanently ruin the gun with spray paint? How about using some camo tape to camoflage the barrel. This way it can be removed when you tire of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... Sure, it won't damage the metal or the finish at all. If you decide later to go back to blue or matte finish, use some acetone and remove the paint. The blueing will still be there. Before you spray the gun, wipe down the gun with acetone to remove the oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... [ QUOTE ] IMO i would'nt paint my gun barrel i would use tape or some other means of camoflauging it [/ QUOTE ] Ditto! I'll second that motion! Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... If you decide to use tape, be sure to check your zero after installing the tape. It's not uncommon to have a POI shift after the tape installation due to the changing of harmonics. I have seen a 1.5 MOA shift after using tape, thats why I spray paint them now. Also if your barrel is floated you may want to do some additional work removing material from the forend since the barrel just got fatter. If your barrel is not floated and uses a pressure pad, the tape changes things. It may make them better or worse, it depends on the gun. What I am saying is if you use tape don't assume everything will be the same after you tape the barrel. Be sure to check it on paper before hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... [ QUOTE ] it would be white paint, [/ QUOTE ] You want a white barrel ? Krylon sells camouflage paint . It works great and is ultra flat, not sure if I have ever seen it in white though. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderpancake Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... go ahead and paint it, it is fun! and if you don't like it, you can strip it back off and do it over again. My brother did his .308 and it turned out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... I take it that the white is hunting in the snow ?? That would limit you some for the season. As long as your gun doesn't reflect the shine, it would be fine. I have full camo and also matte black guns and barrels, never had any problems with critters seeing them You shouldn't have rust problems using it, just do a good job cleaning the barrel before you paint it !! too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilcrackshot Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Re: Is it ok to...... It probably wouldn't damage the gun shooting wise but I would rather use tape or have a proffesional do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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