Nickle-type finish vs Color Cased

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21 January 2007, 09:14

Antlers

Nickle-type finish vs Color Cased

Which of these would be more rust resistant on a DR receiver?

21 January 2007, 09:16

Mike Brooks

Rust???
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21 January 2007, 09:32

Antlers

Mike, you seen that Chapuis yet? Did you select color case for the receiver?

21 January 2007, 10:40

Mike Brooks

It should have been here thursday... But it's MIA. Hopefully Monday. The USPS(?) strikes again!

21 January 2007, 20:14

lee440

Antlers, to answer the question you asked, color case finish is usually covered in clear laquer for protection, it does not last too long unless reapplied. Most "coin finished" are just polished steel in the white, no protection there. I don't know if any double has a true nickle finish on it, but it would be far better than the others at rust resistance.

22 January 2007, 00:07

tomo577

jason simpkins has a special alaska finish he offers on his double rifles. my understanding is that they are weather impervious.

certainly better than any other maker offers.

22 January 2007, 05:41

Hog Killer

quote:
Originally posted by tomo577:
jason simpkins has a special alaska finish he offers on his double rifles. my understanding is that they are weather impervious.

certainly better than any other maker offers.

What would that be on a sleeved $2500 shotgun/DR, "Flat Black Krylon"?

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22 January 2007, 10:27

Aglifter

Maybe send it to Birdsong for a Black T coating? Has a good rep for corrosion resistance, and it's fairly inexpensive.

22 January 2007, 23:58

hst

Antlers:

Have a look at the Metalife plating. I have one rifle so plated and the work is excellent. I can't say as how I have tested it to see if the claims about rust resistance is true, but it looks good and the work was done in a timely matter.

http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/

Glenn

23 January 2007, 01:29

N E 450 No2

Color cased is my favorite reciever finish.

However I think some of the european doubles do have a nickel plated finish.

24 January 2007, 00:14

Antlers

I've got a 416Rem with a hard chrome finish and a 9,3 X 62 in the NP3 finish. I haven't hunted the 9,3 yet, but the hard chrome has held up very well. I know I have options like these, but can't see spending the cost of a double and putting a finish like these on it.

24 January 2007, 02:05

Jim Manion

quote:
Color cased is my favorite reciever finish.

However I think some of the european doubles do have a nickel plated finish.

Do those come standard with a gold front tooth?

24 January 2007, 09:18

tomo577

HOG KILLER your comment on jASONS FINISH IS SOMETHING ONE WOULD EXPECT FROM A YANKEE.

read jasons post about what is done to make the rifle suitable for wet weather.

actually he doesn't do it, he has it professionally done. somehow i think he is on tosomething there - for rifle that are carried every day, not riding around like some queenie in a pick - em - up trucks