painting a 10/22

[originalhonkey]

i just got my wife a 10/22 today from someone from one here. unfortunately the gun was a POS. not what i was told it was and it didnt function. any how after a little work it now functions but the finish sucks. the gun came in a bullpup stock (which i changed back to stock) so i couldnt see the barrel after i took it off i found all the little nasty's on it. im way over this gun in money and effort but its for my wife.so i was sitting here thinking of my U.S.M.C day when we would paint our m40's. so i thought about doing a little camo job on this. any thoughts or suggestions? any tips to make it last? i bought rust-oleum camouflage flat. not sure how long it will last since she wont be using it half as much as we did in the field. let me know what you think.

 

[JByer323]

I'd consider either paying Hoosier Guncoat to Duracoat it, or doing it yourself.

 

[slacker]

How about replacing everything with aftermarket parts

There are tons of gorgeous stocks and barrels out there

You know you will end up upgrading them later anyways

 

[IndyGunworks]

duracoat it for a finish that will last

 

[pute62]

I don't know how long paint will stay on the barrel unless you scuff it first and start with primer. They do make some camo tape that I would think should stay on longer. I realize you want to save some money. I have a nice (stock) stock if you would need it and I know you can pick barrels up for around $30

 

[emclean]

not to thread jack, but what are your plans for the bullpup stock?