I have used parkerizing (phosphating) on a pair of rifles. They were done in around '75, and still show no signs of corrosion. It is non-reflective too, but not as attractive as bluing.

It is a cheap finish too as compared to the cost of some esoteric coatings.

jim dodd

I too have thought about having one of those high-tech finishes put on a couple of my rifles. Some are literally more rust-resistant than stainless steel.

What are the options out there (as far as finishes go) and approx cost to have a bolt-action rifle done?

I like parkerizing.

You can try www.hunting-rifles.com

They have a gun-kote that resembles bluing and is rust resistant.

Personal experience.

Gunkote and Black T (Teflon) both SUCK. They chip off of corners and edges far too easily, leaving no protection at all for the now bare steel!

Bluing is okay if you keep it well oiled.

Parkerizing is not very good unless you have loaded it up with a relatively heavy oil, or better yet, cosmoline.

So what I consider the best finish is:
Parkerized the firearm, and then apply a coat of Gunkote on top of the parkerizing. The Gunkote will provide a more cosmetically appealing finish that a straight parkerize finish. The parkerized "primer", if you will, allows for metal protection in the highly likely case the Gunkote chips off around the edges/corners. A little oil placed upon these chips, soaks into the parkerizing in the chip area and provides adequate corrosion resistance.

Anyway, that is my two cents on the subject.

ASS_CLOWN

Ass,

So you really did change your name?? This is your new Retirement handle? hehe

Thanks for the input...

Actually, I don't believe one can change their name any longer. So I had to retire the 'POSEUR' member number and start a new one.

Your welcome, by the way.

ASS_CLOWN

Look at Robar, NP3 treatment.

The gun will wear out before you need to even consider refinishing, if ever.

Expensive, yes. But you will only need to do it one time.

Not my personal experience, but information form gunsmiths and independent reports.

Sam

Sounds like an excellent coating.

ASS_CLOWN

The only coating Ass Clown ever used in his life is bullshit.

NP-3coating- is the inside of the barrel coated? if so does this affect accuracy? thanks!

None of these treatments belong on the inside of the barrel.

Use a piece of electrical tape or a finger cot to cover the muzzle.

George