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Old 01-12-2007 | 07:14 PM
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I have a savage 110 in 308,as well as 2 blackpowders,that looks similar to DoubleA's. I also used the Krylon camo spray paint from wallyworld.Make sure you plug the barrel (an earplug works well) and cover the scope lenses. I used cardboard and masking tape. I also removed the bolt, taped off the action, safety, and trigger. I started by the hanging the gun by the sling studs in a well ventilated area. I then painted the entire thing with the lightest color (tan or sand). While this as drying, I begin to cut 4-6" wide strips of burlap (potato or feed sack)as long as possible. Then I pulled out about 1/3 to 1/2 of the strands in the weave. This takes some time. Then wrap the entire gun with these pieces of burlap. You can use the strands to secure them. Then use your next lightest color, probably brown and spray through the burlap. Let it dry for a while-20-30 min. Then take the burlap off and reapply it (the same burlap), but wrap it in a different direction. Now apply your green paint, and your done. You may want to touch up spots with all the colors after this depending on how light or dark you want it.

Good Luck,these were fun and inexpensive projects.
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