Bluing a Chrome Moly bolt handle

[barrowsr]

My project Rem 700 will be getting a PTG bolt. The action blue is perfect and I'd like to have the bolt handle blued to match. Any suggestions how to accomplish this without polishing the bolt spirals and opening up the fitting job my gunsmith has done. The handle will be attached via pins and silver solder.

Robin

 

[Preacher]

Just polish the bolt handle and rust blue it..............

 

[barrowsr]

Thanks,

Do you think I can approximate the factory gloss blue with rust bluing from Brownell's?

Appreciate the help.

Robin

 

[Preacher]

You sure can if you put in the time involved.. prep work is the key....

 

[medicineman]

Powder coat it.

 

[barrowsr]

Powder coating is for motorcycle frames. It just doesn't look like blueing - and I like the look of a blued gun - call me old fashioned.

 

[NorCalMikie]

You're Old Fashioned! Get it as smooth as you can. The smoother the better. Try the cold blue on the bottom where it can't be seen till you get the match you want.