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I know you might hurt the resale value but for a dedicated hunting weapon I am just thinking of upkeep on a 338MX.
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I have a rough looking 1894 44 mag I am considering taking over and having Birdsong coat with their Black-T. If you never intend to sell it, then what does it matter?
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I too have a rough looking 1894, and I was thinking of having it coated. I paid $250 for mine so I doubt coating it will hurt value much.
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Same here. I say coat it and hunt with it.
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I am not that familiar with coatings but wonder if they wear off over time on moving parts or would make the action stickier?
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Birdsong I do know increases the slickness of the action. In the case of Birdsong Black-T the color might wear over time and a lot of use, but the metal is still protected at the molecular level as I was told. Might be a marketing gimmick, but they do stand behind their coatings with a lifetime warrenty.
As for Teflons, Ceracotes, and other baked on finishes I cannot speak to their effectiveness. Perhaps someone else might be able to.
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When I get mine back I will let you know. My 336 is at the smiths getting a couple mods done and a cerakote.
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I think it would only improve, not decrease the value.
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Will post them when I get mine back. The turnaround at Birdsong can be lengthy.
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Mink, That came out awesome! How much was it may I ask?
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Can not say what a dealer would charge to send it to them. But dropping it off, and getting this done would run under two bills I would think. They do offer military rates, and I am retired military. You can call and arrange shipment with them over the phone. Good people. http://www.black-t.com/
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