BlueFlyer
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When I rust blued my 9.3X64B and 222Rimmed on a Martini Cadet I left the solution on overnight. This created a deep matt blue that is very durable.
I did a bit more reading of the Neidner Cold Bluing process. They only left the solution on for 3hrs and completed 2 cycles per day. They repeated up to 12 cycles.
The Omark 44 barreled action (top) had 4 cycles over the weekend. Below it is the raw 416WSM in white as a comparison. The short cycles is producing a gloss/satin finish, as it does not etch the base metal as deeply.
I also did the cross bolt screws for the 416WSM at the same time.
I did a bit more reading of the Neidner Cold Bluing process. They only left the solution on for 3hrs and completed 2 cycles per day. They repeated up to 12 cycles.
The Omark 44 barreled action (top) had 4 cycles over the weekend. Below it is the raw 416WSM in white as a comparison. The short cycles is producing a gloss/satin finish, as it does not etch the base metal as deeply.
I also did the cross bolt screws for the 416WSM at the same time.