They pull the Leupolds apart and paint them with, I believe Dura-Coat.
I have had Premier perform all sorts of wild and wonderful modifications to some of my Leupolds over the years, and have never been disappointed. Their stock paint jobs don't appeal to me, but "eye of the beholder" and all that.
lawndart
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004
I have a silver leupold I would like to make matte black, so I am not even sure if it can be done. I wonder if an automotive spray paint shop could do a scope ??
Posts: 7505 | Location: Australia | Registered: 22 May 2002
I was not aware the Premier offered this service. I have 4-5 scopes with custom reticles they installed, and have nothing but the best to say about their quality service and products. There is aalso a guy named Jim Spradlin, who I believe is authorized by Leupold, who can refinish the exterior of Leupold scopes. He advertises in Rifle and other magazines. I have not used him, but you might contact the Leupold people first to make sure whataver he does doesn't violate your warranty. Or try doing it yourself. His number is 719-275-7105.
Posts: 238 | Location: San Antonio, TX USA | Registered: 04 March 2003
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Posts: 6711 | Location: Oklahoma, USA | Registered: 14 March 2001
You betcha...umm, er.. no worries! They refinished 3 gloss leupy's for me last year to matte and did a fine job.
Good hunting,
Andy
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Posts: 6711 | Location: Oklahoma, USA | Registered: 14 March 2001
If I remember correctly, the cost was ~$60 per scope for 3 at once...seems like it was $75/scope if done one at a time. I don't know if they can do matte silver or not.
Good hunting,
Andy
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Posts: 6711 | Location: Oklahoma, USA | Registered: 14 March 2001