|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
I just ordered a new one in .270 Win. I see the barrels are finished in gray now as opposed to the old almost chrome finish. My question is are the new AW finishes as durable as the old ones? It almost seems like a barrel coating now and not true stainless?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,901 Likes: 1
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,901 Likes: 1 |
It's not a coating, just a rough bead blast. The finish doesn't last all that well on the new rifles, prepare to see lots of scratches. The first one hurts the most!  Though it seems like the recent rifle matte finishes are better than those from a couple years ago. A guy could almost scratch those with a fingernail.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
It's not a coating, just a rough bead blast. The finish doesn't last all that well on the new rifles, prepare to see lots of scratches. The first one hurts the most! Though it seems like the recent rifle matte finishes are better than those from a couple years ago. A guy could almost scratch those with a fingernail. I was afraid it wasn't going to be durable.  Does that mean that it will rust everywhere it's scratched?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 29,383
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 29,383 |
MOstl likely rust where it is not sratched..the bead blasted finish holds condensation.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,901 Likes: 1
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,901 Likes: 1 |
Nah - it shouldn't rust any different than before.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
I hope this thing isn't going to be a POS as it's costing over $700 which is more money than I ever shelled out for a rifle before.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,901 Likes: 1
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,901 Likes: 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20,918 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20,918 Likes: 2 |
I believe they use Aluminum Oxide beads to bead blast the barreled actions on the Hawkeyes. I think the MK2's are just in their raw, if not polished, state. The metallurgy is the same. You'll not see any rust.
"I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country."
Robert E. Lee
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 9,534 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 9,534 Likes: 2 |
Mine has been out in some downpours and hasn't had an issue with rusting.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,505
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,505 |
I think you will like your All-weather 270!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,951 Likes: 5
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,951 Likes: 5 |
Some liked the polished metal look. I didn't and consider the dull finish a huge improvement. Because the texture is a little rough it will smooth up in spots that rub against surfaces and create a shiny spot easier than the shiny metal.
I could care less the Rugers are all work horses, not show horses anyway.
Most people don't really want the truth.
They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 22,945 Likes: 19
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 22,945 Likes: 19 |
I like the target grey finish...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
Some liked the polished metal look. I didn't and consider the dull finish a huge improvement. Because the texture is a little rough it will smooth up in spots that rub against surfaces and create a shiny spot easier than the shiny metal.
I could care less the Rugers are all work horses, not show horses anyway. Good point.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 21,700 Likes: 3
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 21,700 Likes: 3 |
The target gray finish was very nice. I was hoping that they would just switch to that for all their stainless rifles when they decided to get away from the polished stainless.
"The number one problem with America is, a whole lot of people need shot, and nobody is shooting them."
-Master Chief Hershel Davis
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
I like the target grey finish... Is that what the Hawkeye All Weather comes in or is that something else?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 22,945 Likes: 19
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 22,945 Likes: 19 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13,965 Likes: 4 |
That's pretty cool. I haven't seen that finish on a 77 before.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 |
The target gray finish was very nice. I was hoping that they would just switch to that for all their stainless rifles when they decided to get away from the polished stainless.
+1, I agree.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 |
I hope this thing isn't going to be a POS as it's costing over $700 which is more money than I ever shelled out for a rifle before. Don't worry, I'll bet you will like it quite a bit.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
459 members (1OntarioJim, 1234, 10gaugeman, 1Longbow, 1lessdog, 1minute, 43 invisible),
2,097
guests, and
1,223
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,262
Posts18,504,843
Members73,998
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/guns/IMG_1018_zpse9c774e5.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/guns/IMG_0825_zps1bfe0730.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/guns/IMG_0223.jpg)
![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/guns/IMG_1642.jpg)