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I created a thread in the hunting rifles forum a short while back with some questions I had prior to ordering my NULA. Anyone who has worked with Melvin to order a NULA knows he's reluctant to take down paint info at the time of the initial order, preferring to give the customer some time to think about it while he works through his orders.

I wanted to invite pics of NULAs (or other custom paint work) for ideas on what to have Melvin do on my rifle. I'm leaning toward his classic woodland camo stripe pattern but would love to see what others have done.

There are a number of older threads where this question has been asked previously but it seems most photos no longer load.

Thanks in advance, can't wait to see what you all have chosen!

Silver web on black.

Very nice, sir. Thank you for posting!

I pm’ed you a couple weeks ago.

Thank you Jack for sending your message and sorry I missed it. No expert with these forums!

pm me, i have 14 or 15 ula,nulas on hand i can get you pics of

Pm sent

My favorite is Sakohunter264's .270 Weatherby.

That's a very nice paint job - is that a regular scheme Melvin does or is it something you designed yourself? If it is your design, how did you go about clarifying what you wanted?

It was my rifle at the time before Sako owned it. I bought it used and somebody had floated the barrel and painted it. I sent it back for updating and Melvin told me something like, "we'll do a paint job that you'll like." That's what came back. It reminds me of a copperhead snake in person and in a good way. Many do great with NULA stocks but I struggle with them. Otherwise, I would've never sold that rifle. It's beautiful and accurate.

Thanks for the info, I haven't talked with Melvin about paint yet and appreciate the ideas and examples I've seen so far. I'd like to get a good handle on what I want and what Melvin will need before calling and taking up his time.

I’m partial to the “fern camo” or “leaf camo” that Melvin does. Have owned a couple with that pattern and they look both unique and functional. You can see the fern pattern in these pics taken from the picture gallery here.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/15149528#Post15149528

Forbes 24B LH redo by Melvin 280AI

It will be one of my lifes regrets, not having one of Mr. Forbes Rifles. To me a .308 Win. NULA Model 20 would be perfection - in the classic Forbes tiger stripe color pattern.



But, as Mr. Forbes would certainly object to a 18" barrel threaded for a suppressor, my hopes slink away and linger on a Kimber Adirondack...

:-)

My absolute favorite NULA paint.

My vote is for the fern pattern.

I like the Fern and also the Maple Leaf patterns.

Poconojack-
You hit the nail on the head!!! Classic ULA/NULA tiger stripe!!!