Do you like the Cerakote finish for hunting?

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Hi guys,

I am considering a Weatherby Vanguard V2 in 300 Win Mag for hunting. Any of you guys have a Cerakote finish? How it is in the bush if you compare it to the standard blue.

Can't wait to hear from your experience!

Thanks!
 
Cerakote is a great product, it will most certainly stand up to the elements, and it will look good as well.

Here's my 300WM done in a Cerakote brown field drab to match the scope.

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I have 3 rifles that are cerakoted at this point. Unless you can't afford it, I would always go with a cerakoted rifle over blued. The durability is amazing and I prefer the look.
 
Based on the Wet Coast it's really either a coating or stainless steel for a couple of day hunting trip. Cerakote is quite a product, and is more than up for the task.

Candocad.
 
It's a Tikka T3x Superlite Cerastrat. It's a superlite with a camo stock, cerakoted action and a threaded muzzle. I wish more manufacturers offered factory rifles with a cerakote finish.
 
I had my 12ga Browning bps cerakoted two years ago.
I shot a Turkey on my stomach barrel resting on a small boulder. No room for my other hand so I pulled the trigger thinking this is going to leave a mark....nope...nothing.
Its a great finish.
 
I'm a traditionalist so its wood and blue for me. I understsnd all the points made about moisture, dings etc but I've never had a gun get rusty. Rust is neglect. It only takes a min to pull an oily rag from a bag and give the metal a quick wipe on the hunt and a few minutes to pull a gun down, dry it and lube it at the end of the day. I prefer the look of bluing so I'll take the time to clean it and maintain it. Cerakote is an easier less laborious finish for factories to use and that equates to $ saved in time. As for marks and dings well I am sure regardless of choice of finish and materials anyone who hunts would agree that all those marks and dings are what adds to the character of the gun over time and remind us of past hunts. I love that worn blued look on old guns. It makes the imagination wonder about that guns history and stories.
 
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I'm a traditionalist so its wood and blue for me. I understsnd all the points made about moisture, dings etc but I've never had a gun get rusty. Rust is neglect. It only takes a min to pull an oily rag from a bag and give the metal a quick wipe on the hunt and a few minutes to pull a gun down, dry it and lube it at the end of the day. I prefer the look of bluing so I'll take the time to clean it and maintain it. Cerakote is an easier less laborious finish for factories to use and that equates to $ saved in time. As for marks and dings well I am sure regardless of choice of finish and materials anyone who hunts would agree that all those marks and dings are what adds to the character of the gun over time and remind us of past hunts. I love that worn blued look on old guns. It makes the imagination wonder about that guns history and stories.
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I agree, but also like cerakote depending on the rifle. I was surprised seeing how good faux blued colors are, almost the best of both.

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