264 mag barrel needs bluing

peter60

May 17, 2010 08:17

I'm looking for a gun smith that can blue stainless,I know it must be a special process...Thanks Pete

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  rwfixem

  May 18, 2010 06:15

  Pete, In light of some of the problems and equipment needed to
  "blue" stainless, I started using Dura-coat and so far all my
  customers are very happy with the results.

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  nononsense

  May 19, 2010 14:53

  peter60,
  
  Bluing, in the traditional sense, is not applicable for stainless steel. Bluing requires a ferrous steel, often referred to a chrome moly.
  
  Stainless steel can be 'blackened' but the finish is very fragile and will not stand up to much use without showing rubs and scratches.
  
  The above suggestion is the usual route folks use these days. Duracoat or Ceracoat are the products of choice.
  
  Best.

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  tsr1965

  May 19, 2010 16:01

  Pete,
  
  Are you looking to restore the finnish on a model 70 Winchester, that has a stainless barrel?
  
  Best

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  peter60

  May 20, 2010 12:56

  yes I'm looking to make the finish like factory...Thanks

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