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Playing around with Duracoat - Flight Medic - 11-26-2019
As some of you here already know from my other thread, I was unhappy with the aesthetics of my new Vortex...so I decided to experiment with coating. However, rather than paint the optic, I chose to add some color to the rifle.
Duracoat Vortex Stealth Shadow
![[Image: s1aS51.jpg]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/448/s1aS51.jpg)
(July 2019's "Color of the Month" LOL).
I coated the cheek riser, bipod legs (lower only), forend and trigger guard
![[Image: oXwhFO.jpg]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/4578/oXwhFO.jpg)
![[Image: KlepaD.jpg]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/8081/KlepaD.jpg)
I know it wont be everyone's cup-o-tea, but the scope doesnt seem to contrast with the rifle as much now...at least to me. Plus, Ive been wanting to test the Duracoat-in-a-can stuff anyway.
![[Image: wiXl6G.jpg]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/7788/wiXl6G.jpg)
Obviously not an exact color match as the Razor has more of an anodized finish,
but close enough that it blends WAY better than the carbon fiber...which was adding like a third contrast to the rifle. And the Duracoat aerosol kit was super-easy to use, although not nearly as precise as using an airbrush. I probably would not use this with stencils.
I realize, at the end of the day, a rifle is just a tool designed to do a job. However, so is a vehicle...and Ive seen folks dump an assload of money customizing their truck/car/motorcycle simply for "looks". Fortunately I did not have to sacrifice any function for fashion with this.
Playing around with Duracoat - CJW - 11-26-2019
Nice job Medic
How do you like the way your bipod shoots? I have one just like it, much easier to shoot than my Harris bipods.
Chuck
Playing around with Duracoat - FLshooter - 11-26-2019
Looks great!
Playing around with Duracoat - Flight Medic - 11-26-2019
CJW Wrote:Nice job Medic
How do you like the way your bipod shoots? <snip>
I like it a lot. The legs dont rotate like on my Atlas BT, so you can load on it without it walking forward. VERY solid for a lightweight item, and at 1/3 the price of my Atlas. Might be getting another for my Armalite AR-31.
Playing around with Duracoat - FALer - 11-26-2019
Legit looking paint job.
Who makes that Bi pod?
Playing around with Duracoat - Cereal Thriller - 11-27-2019
What Bi-pod is that?
Very nice job on the rifle and scope, beautiful color.
Playing around with Duracoat - Kswhitetails - 11-27-2019
Magpul Bipod.
Playing around with Duracoat - Cereal Thriller - 11-28-2019
Kswhitetails Wrote:Magpul Bipod.
Thanks
Playing around with Duracoat - VASCAR2 - 11-28-2019
I like it and by the pictures looks like a good match for the scope color.
Playing around with Duracoat - Flight Medic - 12-07-2019
FALer Wrote:Legit looking paint job.
Cereal Thriller Wrote:Very nice job on the rifle and scope, beautiful color.
VASCAR2 Wrote:I like it and by the pictures looks like a good match for the scope color.
Thanks, guys. Yeah, Duracoat did a good job with their "Vortex" color offering. Im pleased with the results...especially for a rattle-can job.
Playing around with Duracoat - Redomen - 12-07-2019
Looks good to me