Found a gem in the rough. Emerald

[mike a]

My story starts with wanting to buy another McMillan stock. I’ve had plenty of rifles and plenty of stocks. I’ve only ever had one high end / high dollar stock. $800 for a stock is a way lot of $ to me. See pic #1. If your a regular on this site you’ve probably seen my McMillan Gamewarden with molded in color in coyote ambush. I love it. I’ve had the Gamewarden a couple years now and it’s paid off. LOL. So I took the plunge and bought an in-stock ready for sale A6-7. Painted tan. See pic #2. I didn’t really care about the color because I planned to use this strictly as a range / club match gun. You probably think I’m nuts because who would take a brand new expensive stock and spray paint it. We’ll I did!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Make it yours. Thats what its all about

 

[mike a]

My story starts with wanting to buy another McMillan stock. I’ve had plenty of rifles and plenty of stocks. I’ve only ever had one high end / high dollar stock. $800 for a stock is a way lot of $ to me. See pic #1. If your a regular on this site you’ve probably seen my McMillan Gamewarden with molded in color in coyote ambush. I love it. I’ve had the Gamewarden a couple years now and it’s paid off. LOL. So I took the plunge and bought an in-stock ready for sale A6-7. Painted tan. See pic #2. I didn’t really care about the color because I planned to use this strictly as a range / club match gun. You probably think I’m nuts because who would take a brand new expensive stock and spray paint it. We’ll I did!

Emerald continued: So this is how it came out. See pic #1. I’m a way big rookie when it comes to painting and even with several coats and several coats of clear I found the paint would rub right off the textured bumps. See pic #2. So back to the drawing board. See pic #3.

 

[mike a]

Emerald continued: So this is how it came out. See pic #1. I’m a way big rookie when it comes to painting and even with several coats and several coats of clear I found the paint would rub right off the textured bumps. See pic #2. So back to the drawing board. See pic #3.

I had no idea what the stock would look like bare. I expected ugly fiberglass. Then I saw something. See pic#1. Here I’ll point out that I think molded in color is the best way to go as is super durable. Problem with getting a molded in color takes a long long time to get. It took almost 6 months to get my Gamewarden. So is kept sanding. See pic#2. And sanding! See pic #3

 

[mike a]

I had no idea what the stock would look like bare. I expected ugly fiberglass. Then I saw something. See pic#1. Here I’ll point out that I think molded in color is the best way to go as is super durable. Problem with getting a molded in color takes a long long time to get. It took almost 6 months to get my Gamewarden. So is kept sanding. See pic#2. And sanding! See pic #3

Isn’t that just nuts!!! Yes it has a few blems in it. The blue is some kind of fill in a bubble. Hard to believe McMillan would paint over such a GEM. Now I need another stock to paint. LOL. Cheers Mike

 

[mike a]

Isn’t that just nuts!!! Yes it has a few blems in it. The blue is some kind of fill in a bubble. Hard to believe McMillan would paint over such a GEM. Now I need another stock to paint. LOL. Cheers Mike

Isn’t that just nuts!!! Yes it has a few blems in it. The blue is some kind of fill in a bubble. Hard to believe McMillan would paint over such a GEM. Now I need another stock to paint. LOL. Cheers Mike

NUTS!!!

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

Stock looks so much better now! That smurf camo was a bit much to be honest

 

[Kracken McGraw]

A6-7.

Those are great stocks. I like the no- butt hook design.

 

[ragsflh]

looks good

 

[mark454]

Is that an Origin action? How about some details on the barreled action please.
It does look good sanded.

 

[Mark W]

Those are great stocks. I like the no- butt hook design.

I agree. I’m no fan of the butt hook. What’s it for anyway?

 

[mike a]

Is that an Origin action? How about some details on the barreled action please.
It does look good sanded.

TL3. I’ll post so more pictures with details soon.

 

[wedgy]

Looks good ! What model is the bipod(Atlas) ?

 

[mike a]

Looks good ! What model is the bipod(Atlas) ?

Atlas yes. With big feet.

 

[wedgy]

what model ?

 

[mike a]

what model ?

Had it a long time. Don’t remember. Bought the feet separate.

 

[mike a]

TL3. I’ll post so more pictures with details soon.

It’s coming together. Bighorn TL3 and of course 6BR.

 

[Dave M.]

Emerald continued: So this is how it came out. See pic #1. I’m a way big rookie when it comes to painting and even with several coats and several coats of clear I found the paint would rub right off the textured bumps. See pic #2. So back to the drawing board. See pic #3.

I can see the Bat signal in the air already, and it says ……. “BC’z”
Are you using a 2K paint? Sanding lightly between coats? Did you use a primer / etch / or adhesion promoter? Lastly, I think you may need to finish with a rattle can of 2K gloss automotive clear coat.
Dave

 

[mike a]

It’s done. Bighorn TL3, Bix n Andy tacsport, Shilen 6BR stainless select match 26” varmint contour, Nightforce NXS 8x32 tmoa. Here’s a couple groups without any load development. 4 shots at 100 yds. 105 hybrids, 30.0 Varget, cci 450.