winki 0 Posted January 12, 2012 I have a black synthetic stock m1a (the scout version) and i'd like to get it painted in a nice camo pattern (i plan on taking it hunting out west). I know there are stencils and kits you can order online to do it, but i have never painted a stock before and i am not super excited about potentially messing up my $1600 rifle with some rookie mistake. Does anyone know of a pro (or semi pro) who does this kind of work here in the nanny state? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axeman_g 128 Posted January 12, 2012 The way to go is hydrographics... last much longer, is prof and durable. This is how camo gets put on guns. And not too expensive... I priced out a m1a stock in urban digital camo and it was like $200 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Endless-Hydrographics-New-Jersey-Division/141005199244801 They are in Toms River area I think..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winki 0 Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks for the info but I probably wont go with the hydrographics. While the rifle stock is pretty easy to remove on the M1A scout, the handguard is NOT. It's held in with some clips that upon inspection don't remove very easily. So.... I don't think dipping the whole rifle is going to be an option. Unless I can think of a way to get that handguard off without damaging my rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axeman_g 128 Posted January 12, 2012 youtube handguard removal.... way easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted January 12, 2012 There was an article about painting your rifle in one of the magazines recently. Can't remember which one, Guns and Ammo, Amnerican Rifleman, and shooting times are those I read regularly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winki 0 Posted January 13, 2012 youtube handguard removal.... way easy I read you. I've already researched it. While removing an M1A handguard is easy, removing the handguard on the M1A scout is not that easy. I was hoping to paint this rifle without removing the handguard and save myself some trouble. http://m14forum.com/modern-m14/94916-scout-squad-handguard-removal.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axeman_g 128 Posted January 13, 2012 Got you... one thing you can do is look around for a green syn stock for sale or the Socom Urabn Camo stock. Have you been here yet? http://m14forum.com/forums.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted January 14, 2012 I have an m1a scout mossy oak camo stock that I would sell you if you are interested. Send me a PM if you are interested in buying it. It's the factory stock that came off my m1a scout. Never had a round fired with it since I transferred the barreled action to a Troy stock after purchasing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted January 14, 2012 Here is a picture of that mossy camo pattern... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winki 0 Posted January 15, 2012 I have an m1a scout mossy oak camo stock that I would sell you if you are interested. Send me a PM if you are interested in buying it. It's the factory stock that came off my m1a scout. Never had a round fired with it since I transferred the barreled action to a Troy stock after purchasing it. I found a duracoat kit online that i am going to try. If i screw it up, i will defintely be sending you a pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 16, 2012 I have a spare synthetic black stock as well as a spare urban digital camo stock for the rifle as well.... I put an m14 stock on my socom16.... For duracoat SURFACE PREP IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarkNBite 15 Posted January 16, 2012 Check out.... EFR...........Easton Firearms Refinishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites