hey guys, greetings from the sandbox, and the war on terror!!! I am building a precision rifle for myself as a welcome home gift while i am over here. I was wondering if anyone know the best cerakote color to match ( or come close to) an AI tan AICS stock. If you have pictures they would be appreciated as well. Also Im looking for desert camo finish ideas to top off my weapon, so any pics of those are welcome too. Thanks everybody, and god bless.
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AI stock color
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Re: AI stock color
I think that the closest color match to those panels is Smith Brown, it is a color match to S&W's pistol frames. If I remember though it is still not all that close.
It is also a near exact color match to Marine MARPAT Khaki.
If you are looking for color matches the best thing to do is have everything coated the way you want it to look.
Here are a couple of examples of coated AIs:
I think that the closest color match to those panels is Smith Brown, it is a color match to S&W's pistol frames. If I remember though it is still not all that close.
It is also a near exact color match to Marine MARPAT Khaki.
If you are looking for color matches the best thing to do is have everything coated the way you want it to look.
Here are a couple of examples of coated AIs:
Re: AI stock color
Absolutly beautiful! The dark side of me says buy the AICS ASAP, but the responsible side of me says pay down my cards lol, of course the responsible side of me won.
Absolutly beautiful! The dark side of me says buy the AICS ASAP, but the responsible side of me says pay down my cards lol, of course the responsible side of me won.
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it does not necessarily have to be an exact match, but just something to go well with it. i mean i don't want the stock a dark color, and the metal a light one, you follow? also is cerakote the best thing to finish the rifle, its going on a virgin barrel and and a sandblasted action so its gonna be the only finish on the gun. anyone else have any desert cerakoted gun pics they can post?
P.S. what color would you say knights armament m110 sws
it does not necessarily have to be an exact match, but just something to go well with it. i mean i don't want the stock a dark color, and the metal a light one, you follow? also is cerakote the best thing to finish the rifle, its going on a virgin barrel and and a sandblasted action so its gonna be the only finish on the gun. anyone else have any desert cerakoted gun pics they can post?
P.S. what color would you say knights armament m110 sws
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I got another one coming, just finish this up last night, take around 2 hour for the mill, but finally done.
I got another one coming, just finish this up last night, take around 2 hour for the mill, but finally done.
Re: AI stock color
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunboy2006</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got another one coming, just finish this up last night, take around 2 hour for the mill, but finally done.
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whats this have to do w desert anything or ai tan stocks? im lost
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunboy2006</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got another one coming, just finish this up last night, take around 2 hour for the mill, but finally done.
whats this have to do w desert anything or ai tan stocks? im lost
Re: AI stock color
You From the Sandbox, You haven't have enough Sand color?
How about this.
Start out as Rem700PSS 26" barrel, cutted down to 20", do Muzzle break, Match Rechamber, Square Action, and lap Locking Lug...
does 1/4" at 100meter with 168grain, 45Gr BC-2 Powder.
You From the Sandbox, You haven't have enough Sand color?
How about this.
Start out as Rem700PSS 26" barrel, cutted down to 20", do Muzzle break, Match Rechamber, Square Action, and lap Locking Lug...
does 1/4" at 100meter with 168grain, 45Gr BC-2 Powder.
Re: AI stock color
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunboy2006</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You From the Sandbox, You haven't have enough Sand color?
How about this.
Start out as Rem700PSS 26" barrel, cutted down to 20", do Muzzle break, Match Rechamber, Square Action, and lap Locking Lug...
does 1/4" at 100meter with 168grain, 45Gr BC-2 Powder.
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wow that's a great looking gun. i like the way the scope matches. is that the factory AICS or did u finish them to match? LOL about the sand, its a welcome home gift to myself, kinda like a desert momento lol. some people like key chains, i like guns hahahahaha.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunboy2006</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You From the Sandbox, You haven't have enough Sand color?
How about this.
Start out as Rem700PSS 26" barrel, cutted down to 20", do Muzzle break, Match Rechamber, Square Action, and lap Locking Lug...
does 1/4" at 100meter with 168grain, 45Gr BC-2 Powder.
wow that's a great looking gun. i like the way the scope matches. is that the factory AICS or did u finish them to match? LOL about the sand, its a welcome home gift to myself, kinda like a desert momento lol. some people like key chains, i like guns hahahahaha.
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so there is a difference to be specified when ordering? or are the FDE the replacement for tan?
so there is a difference to be specified when ordering? or are the FDE the replacement for tan?
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when your ordering one through a supplier you can specify the color afaik. I generally go with the rifles they have in stock and one of them I ordered happened to be available in Tan. The FDEs were a set of bought from stacey a year or so back when he was still selling them. The FDEs replaced the original blacks that rifle came with.
when your ordering one through a supplier you can specify the color afaik. I generally go with the rifles they have in stock and one of them I ordered happened to be available in Tan. The FDEs were a set of bought from stacey a year or so back when he was still selling them. The FDEs replaced the original blacks that rifle came with.
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Tan is not currently an option offered by AINA; Black, Green, and FDE are the available choices of stocksides.
Tan is not currently an option offered by AINA; Black, Green, and FDE are the available choices of stocksides.
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If you are having you barrel and action done anyway, just have him paint your skins too.
Niether of the AI colors are what I would consider sand color. Tan is very light and FDE is more like dirt.
Your best bet is going to be to have them spray everything at the same time.
If you are having you barrel and action done anyway, just have him paint your skins too.
Niether of the AI colors are what I would consider sand color. Tan is very light and FDE is more like dirt.
Your best bet is going to be to have them spray everything at the same time.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunboy2006</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another 260 with 8 spiral twist 150 depth.
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What is the contour of those billets you call barrels?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunboy2006</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another 260 with 8 spiral twist 150 depth.
What is the contour of those billets you call barrels?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the contour of those billets you call barrels? </div></div>
I would guess...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the contour of those billets you call barrels? </div></div>
I would guess...
none
Re: AI stock color
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gugubica</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the contour of those billets you call barrels? </div></div>
I would guess...
none </div></div>
That was kinda my point.....
I would guess they are a peach to shoot standing.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gugubica</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the contour of those billets you call barrels? </div></div>
I would guess...
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That was kinda my point.....
I would guess they are a peach to shoot standing.
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The green and spare barrel are straight contour 1.25" all the way from the breach to the muzzle, while the sand color one are heavy varmint contour. here is another on off the mill yesterday.
The green and spare barrel are straight contour 1.25" all the way from the breach to the muzzle, while the sand color one are heavy varmint contour. here is another on off the mill yesterday.
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It very nice to handle, any of you Guy ever handle has HS rifles, it give you a very positive grib to the barrel.
It very nice to handle, any of you Guy ever handle has HS rifles, it give you a very positive grib to the barrel.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SFTexan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Todd, what colors are the actions/bbls on the bottom two rifles? </div></div>
The middle one is Desert Sage and the bottom one is Coyote Tan.,owws
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SFTexan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Todd, what colors are the actions/bbls on the bottom two rifles? </div></div>
The middle one is Desert Sage and the bottom one is Coyote Tan.,owws
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Another thought would be to coat the barreled action, rings and some of the accessories in the same color and not worry about trying to match the panels. It would end up giving you a nice two tone look. When you get around to getting your coating done, give me a call and I will give you a good price.
Thanks,
Another thought would be to coat the barreled action, rings and some of the accessories in the same color and not worry about trying to match the panels. It would end up giving you a nice two tone look. When you get around to getting your coating done, give me a call and I will give you a good price.
Thanks,
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sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close.
sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close. </div></div>
Just to let you know cerakote can be applied to a scope too. Even the bake on. It is just a matter of lower temperatures for longer periods of time. If you are wanting to match the fde AI panels then a color match is always possible. It is just a matter of taking the time to figure out the mixture.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close. </div></div>
Just to let you know cerakote can be applied to a scope too. Even the bake on. It is just a matter of lower temperatures for longer periods of time. If you are wanting to match the fde AI panels then a color match is always possible. It is just a matter of taking the time to figure out the mixture.
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Is there a secret to coating the AICS skins? I have heard paint doesn't like to stock. I am planning on using duracoat.
Is there a secret to coating the AICS skins? I have heard paint doesn't like to stock. I am planning on using duracoat.
Re: AI stock color
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tpowers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close. </div></div>
Just to let you know cerakote can be applied to a scope too. Even the bake on. It is just a matter of lower temperatures for longer periods of time. If you are wanting to match the fde AI panels then a color match is always possible. It is just a matter of taking the time to figure out the mixture. </div></div>
OKAY WE WILL DEF TALK THEN. IT WILL BE TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR WHEN I LEAVE THIS SHITHOLE THOUGH.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tpowers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close. </div></div>
Just to let you know cerakote can be applied to a scope too. Even the bake on. It is just a matter of lower temperatures for longer periods of time. If you are wanting to match the fde AI panels then a color match is always possible. It is just a matter of taking the time to figure out the mixture. </div></div>
OKAY WE WILL DEF TALK THEN. IT WILL BE TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR WHEN I LEAVE THIS SHITHOLE THOUGH.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a secret to coating the AICS skins? I have heard paint doesn't like to stock. I am planning on using duracoat. </div></div>
Sand blast the crap out of it and wipe down with degreaser. With Duracoat it is a real pain. The best thing to do is a lot of light coats and let them cure overnight before applying the next one. That was the only way that I ever got Duracoat to adhere to AICS panels.
I've learned from many headaches. The black is the easiest to work with. It seems to have the least amount of oils in the panels.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there a secret to coating the AICS skins? I have heard paint doesn't like to stock. I am planning on using duracoat. </div></div>
Sand blast the crap out of it and wipe down with degreaser. With Duracoat it is a real pain. The best thing to do is a lot of light coats and let them cure overnight before applying the next one. That was the only way that I ever got Duracoat to adhere to AICS panels.
I've learned from many headaches. The black is the easiest to work with. It seems to have the least amount of oils in the panels.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tpowers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close. </div></div>
Just to let you know cerakote can be applied to a scope too. Even the bake on. It is just a matter of lower temperatures for longer periods of time. If you are wanting to match the fde AI panels then a color match is always possible. It is just a matter of taking the time to figure out the mixture. </div></div>
OKAY WE WILL DEF TALK THEN. IT WILL BE TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR WHEN I LEAVE THIS SHITHOLE THOUGH. </div></div>
Try and keep your spirits up and give me a shout when you get back Stateside.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tpowers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SANDMAN555</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sounds good, I appreciate the offer. The thing is that the package i bought to build the gun comes w/ a 1 color cerakote finishing on all the metal for the gun (minus the scope because the finish is getting baked on)what i was thinking was the two tone idea and was looking for a color that was fairly close. </div></div>
Just to let you know cerakote can be applied to a scope too. Even the bake on. It is just a matter of lower temperatures for longer periods of time. If you are wanting to match the fde AI panels then a color match is always possible. It is just a matter of taking the time to figure out the mixture. </div></div>
OKAY WE WILL DEF TALK THEN. IT WILL BE TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR WHEN I LEAVE THIS SHITHOLE THOUGH. </div></div>
Try and keep your spirits up and give me a shout when you get back Stateside.
