#3109472 - 01/04/13 05:16 PM
Can I reblue my old stainless 700???
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DMAG
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Registered: 11/13/10
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Loc: Bradley County, TN
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Hey guys, I have a mid 60s remington 700 that is a blued stainless model. There are some spots on the barrel where the blue shows some wear. I would like to know if there is a method to reblue some small spots. I always heard stainless didnt blue. Thanks for your help!!
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#3109480 - 01/04/13 05:20 PM
Re: Can I reblue my old stainless 700???
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pressfit
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Registered: 12/28/09
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Loc: Giles Co. Tn
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"Blackened", yes. (Similar to parkerizing.) Have a look at the gas cylinder on an M1 Garand rifle.
"Blued", no.
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#3109498 - 01/04/13 05:31 PM
Re: Can I reblue my old stainless 700???
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William
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Loc: Kingston, TN
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My question would be "do you want to?"
I ask because I have a late 70s Roger M77 280. It was my first bolt action centerfire. About About 15 years ago I almost had it refinished and restocked. I have a safe full of rifles to hunt with but this one seems to be the one I pull out most mornings. This season I was sitting in the stand and started looking it over. The wear and tear on it was a book of memories from hundreds of hunts. I am really glad I didn't refinish it.
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#3109630 - 01/04/13 07:14 PM
Re: Can I reblue my old stainless 700???
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Rubberduck270
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Registered: 11/01/10
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Loc: Lawrence Co.
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I 'd leave it. Its not hurting anything and gives it character. But, a good gunsmith an reblue the rifle for you. If you just touch it up it wont match.
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