Out of the trash bin.. just add Krylon

[MikeW]

I received a ROUGH Rem 700 SA HS Precision LTR stock with a purchase a while back. Someone had removed the paint with sandpaper or something very abrasive. Well it was still a good stock.. it just needed a little TLC and a few minor repairs.

I used Marine-Tex to fill in the chips and to add "grip texture" to certain areas. Then I went crazy with Krylon rattle cans. Not too shabby for my 1st attempt . I hope to pick up a Rem 700 Barreled action this weekend and then take my 1st shot at bedding a stock/receiver (marine-tex).

I thought that I would share the progress, as it was a fun way to save a good stock.

Before:

Adding the Marine-tex texture / filling the chips:

Adding paint and "camo"

Before removing the tape...

The "after"

Edited May 28, 2010 by MikeW

[chipperi]

Overall I like it great paint work. But I could live without the texturing, it just doesn't seem aesthetically pleasing to me, like it just doesn't belong.

[KahrMan]

Looks very nice. Good Job

[Guest 308Phantom]

Looks good to go. nice job

[The Average Joe]

Overall I like it great paint work. But I could live without the texturing, it just doesn't seem aesthetically pleasing to me, like it just doesn't belong.

I agree. It kinda cheapens the look of all your hard work.

But if "form follows function" is what you're after.....

[Guest JHatmaker]

Wow, great job! I like the texturing. You need to go into business....

[ShaunM]

You did a great job!!!

[mousegunner]

To each his own. You had fun doing it, and you like it, and that's all that matters. Good luck setting the action and barrel!

[MikeW]

Thanks for the replies fellas.

I did pick up the action today and test fitted everything. I may start the bedding project tomorrow. I need a releasing agent... I will hit wal-mart in the AM and get some neutral kiwi shoe polish.

[MikeW]

I did the bedding a couple of weeks ago. I was pleased for my first attempt.

I may put a different bipod on it so I have not painted the pod yet.

First trip to the range today. Should be a nice shooter when I get the load worked out.

100 yards after sighting in

[John]

nice shooter,

I also don't care of the texture but like the others say, if form follows function.

[Guest mikedwood]

Great job. The 700's are just awesome.