My thoughts on cerakote or rattle can camo, they can be too personalized and devalue a firearm for resale - factory or limited edition offerings excluded. If you want to have a pure hunting, sniping rig or Gordon, Rhodesian clone sure. If it gets used hard with intent to never sell then I can understand the personalization. I have not cerakoted or painted any firearms only hot blued, phosphated, and glass beaded SS, but can’t seem to take the leap on a paint job. The above rendering looks great as a pic, but ultimately I feel even a professional coating may not live up to my expectations of a “factory” appearing finish. I appreciate the inputs from this community as some have offered fair perspective’s beyond “I’d envy your rig more if you did X or Y” This was just a fun exercise as I build a lightweight hunting rifle with a carbon barrel that can be used to target shoot. Also my first chassis style rifle that was acquired for a good used price and want it to be a unique build.
I wouldn’t worry about that… black and brown guns aren’t going to scare game away in the woods. Especially the types of things you’d be hunting at the distances you’d hunt with a gun like that.
The likelihood of an armed urban long range rifle situation is also pretty low. If one did happen, I’m guessing this isn’t the rifle you’d grab.
I think the wood looks much better but I’d take whatever is lighter since my primary use case is always hunting.
For me, neither. I like wood but I wouldn’t add useless panels of it to a rifle designed to be lightweight. And black is better than the camo. I do like the aesthetics of the wood a lot though, just not at the cost of weight on that particular rifle
Wood is good, but camo keeps you hidden. Are you trying to turn heads at the range or in the woods?
The upper one looks better to me.
Assuming it’s for visual appeal only (rather than a practical color scheme) wood furniture always gets the people going.
The true and righteous path is to buy a chassis based on the specs and features you need and then rattlecan it to match your local environment
Praise be to lord Rustoleum. Death to the Krylon infidels!!!
Wood
I concur
I guess I'm the odd man out. I like wood stocks but when it comes to a tactical/chassis system I prefer the camo.
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If you're like me and prefer the upper image, you should really look at building a rifle with the American Rifle Company's Xylo Chassis.
Stop worrying about the opinions of internet strangers and do what you want with your rifle.
My thoughts on cerakote or rattle can camo, they can be too personalized and devalue a firearm for resale - factory or limited edition offerings excluded. If you want to have a pure hunting, sniping rig or Gordon, Rhodesian clone sure. If it gets used hard with intent to never sell then I can understand the personalization. I have not cerakoted or painted any firearms only hot blued, phosphated, and glass beaded SS, but can’t seem to take the leap on a paint job. The above rendering looks great as a pic, but ultimately I feel even a professional coating may not live up to my expectations of a “factory” appearing finish. I appreciate the inputs from this community as some have offered fair perspective’s beyond “I’d envy your rig more if you did X or Y” This was just a fun exercise as I build a lightweight hunting rifle with a carbon barrel that can be used to target shoot. Also my first chassis style rifle that was acquired for a good used price and want it to be a unique build.
Trick question? I see a picture of a rifle and a picture of some bushes
That camo is sick! Anyone can do boring black. Make it your own!
You're the one who gets to look at it all the time--do what brings you joy.
Both
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Depends what it’s for. One will stand out in the woods every time you move (black). The other won’t as much. The reverse is true in urban settings.
If purely about aesthetics, I’ve always preferred black and wood.
Great points to consider for use case. Thx
I wouldn’t worry about that… black and brown guns aren’t going to scare game away in the woods. Especially the types of things you’d be hunting at the distances you’d hunt with a gun like that.
The likelihood of an armed urban long range rifle situation is also pretty low. If one did happen, I’m guessing this isn’t the rifle you’d grab.
I think the wood looks much better but I’d take whatever is lighter since my primary use case is always hunting.
Black rifles are the way to go.
Until it’s sitting in the sun in 100+ degree weather
Depends. Do you want to lose your rifle in tall grass, or put it on display?
You Tell me Which one shoots best. I’ll tell you which one looks best.
Top one. That camo pattern looks like ass on a rifle.
Depends on the use case , if you're a gravy seal the bottom, if you're Chuck Norris the top
Love this ! Hahah
For me, neither. I like wood but I wouldn’t add useless panels of it to a rifle designed to be lightweight. And black is better than the camo. I do like the aesthetics of the wood a lot though, just not at the cost of weight on that particular rifle
Excellent thought process and reason she’s getting a Carbon Barrel !
Imma camo fella, I love an excuse to break out da rapco
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What chassis is the top one
Sig Cross, just pulled barrel for a Carbon Barrel in 22CM that’s inbound, hand guard is slid on for photo
The black and wood furniture looks pretty sweet
Camo
The first one 🤩 it reminds me of FR F2
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Once you go black....