CerraKote on a rifle barrel??

[Mortis]

Does anyone have information concerning coating a rifle barrel with CerraKote ceramic coating and it's effects if any on barrel harmonics???

 

[DrMike]

I can't speak specifically to Cerakote, but I've shot quite a number of barrels that are powder coated (a similar, if not identical process), and there is no change in harmonics that I can clearly attribute to the coating itself. Whatever changes in POI that I have observed could readily be accounted for by the changes in tension of action screws, etc.

 

[Guy Miner]

Are the barrels of the Nosler custom rifles coated with Cerrakote or something like it?

 

[Mortis]

Are the barrels of the Nosler custom rifles coated with Cerrakote or something like it?

I have no information concerning Nosler Rifles.....

I posted this question because a local dealer has taken to 'repairing' used rifles needing blueing with a Cerrakote finish. And in some really ugly colors.

The barrel and actions have to be completely stripped, which he does by a light sandblasting, then painted in this Cerrakote.

He has a Model 7 Remington in 260 Remington I'd be interested in..... but he has already coated it and even wrapped the wood stock in Mossy Oak.

If I had half a mind.... I'd buy it.... strip both the barrel/sction and stock... return it back to original, then give him a ration of bovine fecal matter concerning how a rifle should really look.

 

[usmc 89]

I have and have had several barrels and actions cerracoted. and can't tell the difference between the ones that are coated and the ones that aren't. I would look at the throats of the barrels he is coating because that would would hinder accuracy more than a coating would.

 

[JLC0311]

I posted this question because a local dealer has taken to 'repairing' used rifles needing blueing with a Cerrakote finish. And in some really ugly colors.

How ugly are we talking?

I personally love CeraKote, I have never noticed a change in POI from it, just its ability to protect from the elements.

However I don't believe I'd be doing the camo on wood stocks, a basic refinnish isn't all that hard.

Jimmy

 

[sask boy]

I have my RMR powder coated and this will be my first season using it so I am not sure on the durability of it but I have heard nothing but good things

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Nosler4]

We use Cerakote on all of the rifles we build. Cerakote is a very durable coating that makes the rifle incredibly weatherproof. It's also vary impact resistant and when applied properly, will last a very long time.

Cerakote is available in a wide variety of colors to suit your taste. We use the "Midnight Blue" Cerakote on our Legacy Rifles and it's hard to tell it isn't a satin blue finish. Point being--there are a lot colors available that you may think are "ugly" but there are plenty of others available that look great. Talk with your local Cerakoter to discuss which colors seem to turn out best for them.

We have seen no change in accuracy or point of impact after Cerakote is applied. I discussed this with one of our engineers and he had this to say:

"The Cerakote is applied at .001”-.002” thickness. From a volumetric standpoint, adding such a small amount of material will equate to negligible differences in harmonics. The other factor to consider is the environment in which it’s applied, a 300-350 degree oven. At such low temperatures, there will be no changes in grain structure. In theory, some stresses could be relieved, but I doubt very much."

Hope that helps!

-SF

 

[Mortis]

We use Cerakote on all of the rifles we build. Cerakote is a very durable coating that makes the rifle incredibly weatherproof. It's also vary impact resistant and when applied properly, will last a very long time.

Cerakote is available in a wide variety of colors to suit your taste. We use the "Midnight Blue" Cerakote on our Legacy Rifles and it's hard to tell it isn't a satin blue finish. Point being--there are a lot colors available that you may think are "ugly" but there are plenty of others available that look great. Talk with your local Cerakoter to discuss which colors seem to turn out best for them.

We have seen no change in accuracy or point of impact after Cerakote is applied. I discussed this with one of our engineers and he had this to say:

"The Cerakote is applied at .001”-.002” thickness. From a volumetric standpoint, adding such a small amount of material will equate to negligible differences in harmonics. The other factor to consider is the environment in which it’s applied, a 300-350 degree oven. At such low temperatures, there will be no changes in grain structure. In theory, some stresses could be relieved, but I doubt very much."

Hope that helps!

-SF

SF.......

Thanks for the info.... great help on several levels....

On the flip side...... he is not cooking the coatings after applying. He says that shooting the rifle will do all the hardening it needs.

Also, I recently recrowned a Rem 700 22-250 barrel for him that was coated..... the amount of material coming off the face of the muzzle was well beyound what your engineer specified.

And FYI..... the rifle I was talking about.... he painted Pea Soup Green......

Thanks again for the data.....

 

[JLC0311]

Pea Soup Green? Like a 1970s washer dryer set? Ugly as sin....

Brownells does have air-cure cerakote, don't know of anyone who has used it. When I get done with the sights and stippling in my 1911 I'm going to go with the oven cure. Thinking about a color thats close to the Matte Ruger Gray.

Jimmy