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david50

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gave the .50 caliber a make over
« on: January 22, 2012, 06:32:33 AM »
just never cared much for the lite finish or the bare metal. have done several locks and small parts but this was my first time browning a barrel,turned out ok i guess.

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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 06:51:53 AM »
What did you use for browning solution?

Offline Bill of the 45th

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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 06:58:13 AM »
Nice redo, and very nice forged ironwork.  She's a keeper.  All girls like a color change on occasion. ;D  From blonde to brunette.

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david50

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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 07:06:49 AM »
What did you use for browning solution?

i used Birchwood Caseys plumb brown on the metal and Homer Dangler golden brown wood stain

Offline Dr. Tim-Boone

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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 03:54:09 PM »
Much Nicer!!  good job!!
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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2012, 04:30:54 PM »
I like the change Dave. It looks a lot cleaner now.

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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2012, 05:17:13 PM »
Certainly a cheap way to get a whole new rifle! Try the Dangler Browning solution the next time I get great results with it in addition to Homer's stains.

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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2012, 06:02:18 PM »
Looks better to me. I really like the stock stain now ;D
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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2012, 10:46:22 PM »
Now Dave "THAT'S" what a Missouri back woodsmans rifle should look like. ;D ;D ;D

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Re: gave the .50 caliber a make over
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2012, 01:00:17 AM »
Excellent results with a very nice makeover! The darker wood looks much better IMO .