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I got the rifle blues.

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September 08, 2023, 02:25 PM
smschulz
I got the rifle blues.
It's been a few years since I built anything and have been acquiring some parts over the years as well as trying to take advantage of deals whenever possible.

First, I sort of got interested in a better (or different) bolt action from my Rem 700 5R and decided to try the 6.5CM.
A BLUE MDT chassis, Terminus Zeus Action, Proof Barrel, Triggertech Trigger and took my S&B off my 5R.
Also decided to try a Acutac bipod and an Ultradyne comp, Seekins rings.
Just finished ~ actually pretty easy but not sighted in or shot yet ...SOON!

Second, decided to Cerakote a Seekins upper+lower in Sky Blue and weather it (wipe off partially) with Magpul Stealth Gray.

Magpul UBR + MOE grip Stealth Gray, Proof Barrel, Geissele SD E Trigger, Ultradyne comp, the Wilson Combat BCG that was a deal found here on a SF thread.
Used an Atlas bipod I already had.
Acquired a Steiner TX6i optic and Bobro mount through Internet deals.
Also just finished and not sighted in or shot yet.


September 08, 2023, 02:42 PM
P250UA5
That blue chassis rifle looks great!




The Enemy's gate is down.
September 08, 2023, 03:20 PM
RogueJSK
I dig it.

Blue/gray rifles are cool.


September 08, 2023, 03:30 PM
smschulz
^^^ Yeah the blue comes out with this two-tone a little different, depending on the angle viewed. It was the first time I tried this technique Cerakoting.


September 11, 2023, 10:48 PM
kimberkid
I picked up this blue pre-ban receiver a few years ago, put it together with parts-bin parts … I call it my “UglyAR”



I was told by an old-timer while walking it around at a gun show that the blue receiver indicated it was for less-lethal rounds.


If you really want something you'll find a way ...
... if you don't you'll find an excuse.

I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either Wink
September 12, 2023, 07:53 AM
usncorpsman
Those are some beautiful rifle with top of the line parts. I hope they shoot well for you. Love that bolt gun.
September 12, 2023, 07:59 AM
myrottiety
Nice! I like the Seekins Build Color. Turned out nice.

I've got a bright blue TacSol x-Ring and a bright red ARMSAN shot gun for clays. (Forget who importer is)

But I love a untraditional firearm with some personality.




Train how you intend to Fight

Remember - Training is not sparring. Sparring is not fighting. Fighting is not combat.
September 12, 2023, 09:54 AM
RogueJSK
quote:
Originally posted by kimberkid:
I was told by an old-timer while walking it around at a gun show that the blue receiver indicated it was for less-lethal rounds.


Typically, blue is used to denote training/dummy/simunition guns. Like these:



But with gun parts being available in any color you want nowadays, that's far from universal these days.
September 12, 2023, 11:34 AM
kkina
I've heard of "gun-bluing", but this is next level! (Cool platforms, btw.)



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"Pen & Sword as one."
September 12, 2023, 12:35 PM
rbdub474
Nice builds!!!

I like a little blue every now and then also. Here is my 8.6BLK build:


September 12, 2023, 11:22 PM
David Lee
Extremely nice rifles smschulz.