I just finished the camo job on my daughter's Marlin XT-22Y. Although these Marlins are perfect little rifles for smaller bodies, they really have no style to them.
The camo pattern consists of four different shades of Krylon Fusion blue paint, plus camo black and a clear matte finish. The camo is further enhanced with a stylish black speckle of the entire stock, and the pre-formed grip areas maintain their original black color. The colors are a bit darker in person, and the finish is less glossy than the pictures appear with the camera's flash.
The scope is a Bushnell 3-9x40 that I had laying around, but it fits the rifle very well. The sling is from Blackhawk and used to ride on a shotgun.
My daughter saw the finished rifle late last night and she absolutely loved it. If you are wondering why I went with a blue camo pattern instead of more earthy tones, well you would have to ask my daughter... She wanted blue, and that was that.
I would also point out that this little Marlin is an accurate little stick in its own right. On our last trip to the outdoor range, my daughter was hitting every little thing she called. Everyone who was watching was stunned as she walked a golfball from the 25-yard line past the 50-yard line on 4 consecutive shots... Not too bad for a sub $200 plinking rifle.
Enjoy..
My daughter with her Pre-camo Marlin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDgSkZJkH0k
The camo pattern consists of four different shades of Krylon Fusion blue paint, plus camo black and a clear matte finish. The camo is further enhanced with a stylish black speckle of the entire stock, and the pre-formed grip areas maintain their original black color. The colors are a bit darker in person, and the finish is less glossy than the pictures appear with the camera's flash.
The scope is a Bushnell 3-9x40 that I had laying around, but it fits the rifle very well. The sling is from Blackhawk and used to ride on a shotgun.
My daughter saw the finished rifle late last night and she absolutely loved it. If you are wondering why I went with a blue camo pattern instead of more earthy tones, well you would have to ask my daughter... She wanted blue, and that was that.
I would also point out that this little Marlin is an accurate little stick in its own right. On our last trip to the outdoor range, my daughter was hitting every little thing she called. Everyone who was watching was stunned as she walked a golfball from the 25-yard line past the 50-yard line on 4 consecutive shots... Not too bad for a sub $200 plinking rifle.
Enjoy..
My daughter with her Pre-camo Marlin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDgSkZJkH0k
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. Nothing wrong with being a lefty, everyone knows they make the best shooters.
