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Camo is certainly more interesting than plain old black.

Just got this back from Northwest Hydrographic. I had it done it Kryptek Highlander and had the rubbery stuff (technical term I know) applied to it. I'm more than happy with how it turned out. The stock is an original Ti.

Looks Good. There is a greener version of that pattern that I considered for my locale before I eventually settled on the KUIU pattern.

I think my next one will be Kryptek Highlander. This is skeletor!

The kryptek patterns are awesome. Looks great.

Thanks

Warren, did you remove the recoil pad before the application?

I assume you did, but figured I'd ask. I'm going to send one off and wondered...
Was your stock super smooth before dipping or was there some texture?
Thanks for posting.

Frank,

Recoil pad was not removed. Has a little bit of transition from the rubber to the film/clear coat. It's there. I don't notice it or pay attention to it. The stock had the normal KS texture to it prior to sending it off. The applicator told me he invested some time in sanding it smooth to ensure good adhesion of the film. So the base stock is now fairly smooth, except for the grip additive in the clear coat.

Not sure if a different applicator could dip it with the factory texture and have it adhere properly without chipping. Deer season is 3 or 4 weeks away. Need to get the new 6x36 dialed in so I can take it out and play in the rain when season rolls around. Hope to have empirical data on wet weather "grip" by end of November...

I like the kuiu patterns I had one done but not overly impressed how it held up I'd like to try one of these other guys your talking about and would like the rubbery stuff put on heavy!

Much appreciate the insights...
I've smooth sanded mine, looking for max adhesion.
I did some inlet/channel work anyway so it was already partially smoothed up on the forestock.
I'd really like to see that shark grip/verde finish up close if you get the chance to photo and post.

Warren, just wondering how the shark grip fared with the Hydrodip this deer season....any thoughts?

Any idea to how much weight it adds?

Was wondering if it's an option on an Edge that hasn't been painted.

Not Warren, but mine has held up very well this season. It's been carried in a pack, across my back, on a 4 wheeler and in a tree stand for 2 weeks straight. The finish doesn't show any signs of wear at all.

Excellent, Thanks for the update.
Who applied the dip/clear coat if you don't mind sharing?

Frank, as they say "Life happens." I managed to get in two hours of deer hunting on the next to the last (sunny) afternoon of KY rifle season. Rifle still looks the same. Of course, it has rained just about every day since then. Still no "hands on" evaluation of the Shark Grip in wet weather. Did manage to take a button buck for the freezer. So, a modicum of success.


Teal, On my KS stock, film + clear coated added 1.5 oz. Started off at 27.0 oz. Ended up at 28.5 oz.

These guys did mine and it was maybe a 2 week turnaround.

http://www.northwesthydroprint.com

I just contacted them about doing a Savage 99 22-250 just like that. Love it.

Received my dipped stocks recently.

Work looks good...did wife's Kimber in Kuiu Verde, and my LH micky in Kuiu Vias.

Work was done by Northwest hydroprint. $91.50 each and that included matte clear applied and return shipping priority.
Northwest's communication was terrible, zero email support/updates and their turnaround time was a bit long compared to some here, about three weeks-month.
I'd use them again for the quality and price.
The dip added about .8 ounces to my lightweight rig...

Looking good...

broomd, those two look great.