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If you use the alumahyde from brownells, it is really BULLET PROOF! I slipped tightening the action screws and swore I scratched the hell out of the paint, didn't even leave a scratch. the only downside is it takes about 3 weeks to fully cure. So I would put a coat on, let it sit 3 weeks and then do the next color. If not, it supposedly bubbles. I have heard of people using BBQ paint with great success. I have several bad things about duracoat. Even though it dries quick, I heard it is junk. If wanting durability, I would just go the alumahyde route even though it is a pain in the A$$.

I love the smell of cosmo....... WOW just the thought of it!

I work on an oil rig in the gulf or in Africa. I work a 3 week on 3 week off rotation. Offshore I work about 16hr days 7 days a week and then come home for 3 weeks vacation. I just got home.

well, here is the quick and easy version. I will write a good step by step some time later on. 1) fully de-grease the entire gun. I used brake cleaner and followed it up with a rag soaked in lacquer thinner 2) paint the rifle one solid coat of what ever you want the color of your stripes to be, I used black 3) drink beer 4) now that the rifle is one solid color, start shredding up some masking tape for your stripes. The more jagged the better 5) apply your stripes in random on the entire gun. 6) drink beer 7) paint the entire gun whatever you want the background color to be. I used OD green. 8) drink beer 9) now that the paint has dried, remove the masking tape stripes while the paint is still soft. 10) drink a couple of beers 11)your gun is now striped, if you want to put highlights like I did follow on 12)Since the paint I used is in a rattle can, and I am too cheap to buy an airbrush I just sprayed the paint on a paper plate and did the highlights with an artists paint brush. I went completely random and didn't outline every stripe, and did little sploches all over( those were mostly from the "drink beer steps") 13) let your outlines dry and go over the entire gun lightly with steel wool. Once steel wooled, put a coat of clear on the entire thing.

Matt will still be in college, when we are all about to retire....... I figured it out!! Matt is NJIT's very own Van Wilder!!!!!!!

Sooo, one of the guys I work with owns a coffee plantation in Nicaragua. He gave me a large burlap sack of some of his "private reserve" stuff when I was offshore. So I wake up this mornin' and it was a little chilly in the house. I start a fire in the fireplace, make a big 'ol pot of "Gerald's brew" and now I am sittin back relaxing thinking about what to do today. By the way, THE COFFEE IS AWESOME!!! (Matt I will hook you up with some Sunday) I think in a little bit I am gonna start playing the new Medal of Honor, and maybe then clean some guns......... ah how nice it is to have to think of something to do. What a day!!

I recommend doing it yourself. It is a really easy project. I used alumahyde from brownells, and just a little shredding of masking tape and it comes out good. I had never done any kind of camo before and here is the monster mosin I did. If you want more info on the process, just let me know

Heads up if anybody is looking to place an order for anything other than rifles with the cmp, they are shipping quick. I ordered some tools, books, and of course AMMO! I placed my order in the E-store on Monday, and I got my shipping notice today.

I am sponsoring the first alien hunt. I wanna know what an alien tastes like!

LoL

Collector grade was only available in the store. I was fondling them and drooling too much. I had to walk away before my credit card caught on fire. Beautiful rifle bro. Real wood---some men get it naturally, others have to get it synthetically. Welcome to the natural club.

Also don't forget about comerade obama's moratorium in the gulf. Oil companies are paying for their rigs and people just to sit there and chip paint. They are not making any money just sitting there. The cost of keeping them there doing nothing just gets passed on to the end user of their product, you! The moratorium has been killing people all along the gulf coast, now the rest of the country is starting to feel it.

Just got an order ready for a Winnie service grade. First stop when I go home is the post office. Woot-Wooot!!!!!!!

Now that's an idea!!! NJGF trip on the gambler!!!!!!!!!!

I am at work right now and I work out of the country. I should have them listed by the end of next week, unless they send me back to Africa.

That is it. a regular wrench or pliars will not work. The tool is the only way to go. Also there is a guy on the net that is selling stainless gas pistons and cups, and recoil springs. Highly recommended if you are planning on shooting it much. I will give you the address when I get home from work on tuesday. It is bookmarked on my computer.

I like the Russian stuff in my svt. Because of the adjustable gas system and fluted chamber, they will eat what ever you feed them. Be sure to get a gas tool, you are going to need it.

I possibly may be able to go. I may be hardhatdiving the MK-V again, I will have more info when I get home.

happy b-day

Heavy: MG-42 M1D Garand sniper Monster Mosin Svt-40 M2 .50 when I pick it up in January!!!!! Medium: Mossberg 500 Thompson Various 1911's Romanian PSL SKS's in different configurations my plan is to have somebody on a heavy weapon for distance while a team mate is on a medium for close in support. Anything over 200 yds is for the heavy only, anything within that range is fair game for anyone. Teamwork is the key.

I am going to have to email them because I am offshore right now. Is this for only concealed carry only or does it pertain to other issues also? Personally I am itching for the assault weapons ban and pistol permits to dissapear.

Well I think I made a smart move in anticipation of getting one of the m1c's from the cmp when they release them. I found a repro mount that is made by an old man in France. He makes them 100% in his machine shop and they are identical to the originals in every way. The reason I ordered now is I think once they release the rifles, his mounts are going to be impossible to find. It all comes down to supply and demand. I already have an original m82 scope for it. Damn I don't even have the gun yet and I am already buying junk for it. Garanditus has a strong bite on me. When I get home I am going to be putting some rifles up to finance the new project. Here is a sample list so far: 1917 Remington that appears to be military configuration but is 300 Winchester magnum!! 1905 Peter the Great m91 Mosin full of shrapnel a couple of 24/47 Yugo Mausers a bringback chinese Sks with original fiberglass jungle stock a 1915 BSA no1mk3 Enfield with immaculate bore and great overall condition a 1941 Lithgow no1mk3 in PERFECT condition a couple of mosin snipers. Perfect bores on all a unissued m44 in the original arsenal mummy wrap. All I know is it was made in 1946. A yugo Mauser sniper with original Zrak scope. When I get home I will take pics and post prices and post in the for sale section. This is intended to get y'all salivating a little.

I have been "talked into" a bunch of purchases thanks to the forum. Here is a little hint, never go to a gunshow with a bunch of guys from the forum. Your wallet will hate you!!!!

Heads up for ya. All of the garands I picked up from the cmp about three weeks ago had almost no cosmo on them, until I took the bolt apart. The inside of the bolt was fully caked with the great goo. Because of the garands floating firing pin, if not cleaned the bolt can cause a slamfire situation. Be sure to clean this before firing. Also pics needed ASAP. They are awesome rifles and great pieces of history to boot. You will love it!!!!!!!!!!!

Just goofin around Ray. No harm intended.