Sorry my pic quality isn't better...cell phone pics.

Spent some time over the Labor Day long weekend doing a camo paint job on my synthetic 700 stock.

Did my research prior to starting and also spoke with a friend of mine who does custom paint and refinishing work on gunstocks as a sideline business. I was careful to prep the stock with alcohol and mask off the vulnerable spots carefully. I was careful not to knock over my beer(s) either...

I used ultra flat Krylon camouflage paint...it worked very well. I did 3 base coats of the olive and many (at least 6-8) coats of camo, using 4 colors. The overall pattern (totally randomn really) was achieved by patiently layering it, adjusting the foilage I was using for my patterns and covering it up with light over-sprays of opposing light and dark colors. Drying time between coats is definitely needed and the lighter the spray the quicker it dries of course.

I was really nervous at first but after the first coat....well it doesn't matter much then!

It turned out better than I expected with the soft, muted look I was hoping for. I didn't want a stark camo pattern. To finish it off, my friend baked on a matte clear-coat for me which sealed it up nice and gave it that professional look and feel.

It looks far better than any factory camo job that is anywhere similar to it. Very good results. You should be VERY proud of your efforts. They definitely paid off!

Great job!!! ,,,,and it's a lefty.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I've never attempted a paint job like this before and was pleasantly surprised with the result. My hand was a little shaky with the first few rattle can shots!!

I can't take all the credit as I did have good advice and there are lots of paint ideas on the net and some helpful 'how to' vids on youtube.

However, after having done that one and succeeded...I've been eyein' up my 870 and she looks a little nervous!!

OM - Yes she's a lefty alright! I was offered this little sweetheart and couldn't pass it up. Anything left handed are usually a special order. Would have preferred a 7mm, but the 270 is a fast, flat shooting cartridge too.

This is her before the paint job.

Looks awesome man!!! Looks like a dip job. Very nice....

Thanks Rip...good to hear from you. Hope all is well.

Very nice. I like it

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Thanks Mike!

Very nice.