Painting a Hogue Overmolded Stock

ironjohn929

February 13, 2013 08:01

I recently bought a Remington 700 SPS AAC in .308. For those who may not know, the rifle comes with a Hogue overmolded stock, which true to Hogue fashion has a rubberized finish for a better grip.

I am interested in painting this stock but am concerned with the fact that, due to it's rubberized finish, any paint applied will quickly crack and peel.

I have read quite a few articles on the internet that suggest several methods to prevent cracking, but am interested in what you folks have to say.

Thank you in advance!

-IJ

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  yoshmyster

  February 13, 2013 12:26

  I reckon the "paint job" might last a season [:D]. You'll be better off making a gillie cozy than any paint.

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  tsr1965

  February 14, 2013 00:48

  You are asking for a tall order. You would be better off, getting a new Bell Carlson stock, or something from Stocky's. What you are going to do, is ruin that Hogue stock(not that it is any good, any way), and have to buy a new one. You might better get your new one, then sell the Hogue on the auction side.
  
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  beantownshootah

  February 14, 2013 17:35

  I agree with above. Silk purse. . .sow's ear.
  
  Your best bet is just to sell the Hogue stock and buy one that is either camo already, or at least one that is more readily painted camo.
  
  If you can't do that, you could either cover the gun with a camo "sock" (as yosh mentioned) or wrap it with camo tape. Neither one of these things will be as nice as a good camo paint job, but they should both function without crumbling after a few uses.
  
  Alternatively, one of those camo "dips" that effectively coats the stock in a plasticized camo film may work better than paint for this particular application.

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  260

  February 15, 2013 02:04

  i would not waste the time doing this. contact H-S PRECISION they will custom build a stock with what ever finish you want, LOP,etc.

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  tsavo303

  February 15, 2013 10:53

  hogue stock are not well regarded on centerfire rifles anyway. the lack of ridgity causes impact shifts if pressure is put on them
  
  i like the way they feel and if you arent an accuracy nut, it probally wont matter.
  
  I agree the paint will not last, also

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