

Solid colors, especially darker ones, produce the greatest challenge, whereas the camouflage patterns tend to look better because the various colors and shapes hide imperfections. However, we are limited in what can be accomplished with molded-in colors. We do our best to make your particular finish as attractive as possible.

A molded-in stock will weigh several ounces more than a painted stock due to the additional resin material that is used.

This is particularly attractive with marble patterns. After receiving your stock, some customers take it upon themselves to further wetblock sand and buff the surface to achieve a polished, warm luster finish. Molded-in stocks are provided with a matte finish to minimize light reflection. Mold lines, sanding marks, fiberglass cloth and small imperfections may be visible. All of the molded-in finishes below should be considered utility-grade. With a molded finish, the color is impregnated into the gelcoat, or exterior surface layer of the stock. Molded in colors are the most durable finish we offer. The color pattern was developed for the desert terrain and foliage of the Southwestern United States. Desert Ambush is the first offering of the Ambush series. It is currently available in four different color schemes. It is impervious to most gun cleaning solvents, but harsh solvents should be wiped off immediately. However, any painted finish will scratch when dragged over rocks, limbs and other hard surfaces. This polyurethane paint is the most durable we can find and is suitable for conditions found from the Arctic to the tropics. The paint we use is an industrial grade, non-slip pebble finish similar to that found on power tools, office machines and industrial equipment. This is the finish most manufacturers specify for the McMillan stocks that are sold with their custom shop rifles. When you order any paint finish, the underlying stock is hand-sanded, primed, and painted to eliminate all surface imperfections. A new speckletone granite finish is also available.Ĭhoose any solid base coat color and specify either one or two speckletone paint highlights to create an attractive custom finish. For the finest presentation-grade surface, we suggest a painted finish. The forend is somewhat larger than the standard Mark V stocks to accommodate all calibers including the.
