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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by JVogler » Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:14 pm

Rifletom wrote:
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JVogler wrote:
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Had my Big Boy Brass 357magnum for about 4years. I usually clean it after every range session. My brass has not been polished just wiped down after each cleaning. Brass still has a shine but is darkening up a little.
Pretty much what I do. I like the patina look. I need to get it back out to the range.
I'm not going for the patina look. Time is a precious commodity . I clean my weapon after each range visit but I can't find the time to polish my rifle.
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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by Rifletom » Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:20 am

JVogler wrote:
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:14 pm
Rifletom wrote:
Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:17 pm
JVogler wrote:
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:08 pm
Had my Big Boy Brass 357magnum for about 4years. I usually clean it after every range session. My brass has not been polished just wiped down after each cleaning. Brass still has a shine but is darkening up a little.
Pretty much what I do. I like the patina look. I need to get it back out to the range.
I'm not going for the patina look. Time is a precious commodity . I clean my weapon after each range visit but I can't find the time to polish my rifle.
Pretty much the same. I clean 'em aftar a range trip, but, don't polish the brass. Just a wipe down.
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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by pennsylvaniapete » Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:50 pm

I think my Golden Boy receiver cover has a clear coat finish on it. Can anyone confirm that they are sprayed with a clear coat finish. I found a few spots where it looks ands feels like it is breaking down.
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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by Centaur » Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:56 am

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Little salt and vinegar and elbow grease got the aging started on my .357 "For a few dollars more" rifle :-)
Can polish it all back to shiny but like it messy and didn't mess with the wood at all.


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Like that look. Gonna let my brass rifles go that way as well.
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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by Mags » Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:15 pm

I will keep mine shiny.
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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by Rifletom » Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:00 pm

Kissmybrass wrote:
Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:48 am
Little salt and vinegar and elbow grease got the aging started on my .357 "For a few dollars more" rifle :-)
Can polish it all back to shiny but like it messy and didn't mess with the wood at all.


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Man, I like the looks of that right there! Kmb, if you're still reading this thread, how does it feel and shoot? Thanks.
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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by Vaquero » Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:16 pm

I bought mine used and it already had/has a nice dull look.
I like it that way.
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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by Vaquero » Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:23 pm

pennsylvaniapete wrote:
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:50 pm
I think my Golden Boy receiver cover has a clear coat finish on it. Can anyone confirm that they are sprayed with a clear coat finish. I found a few spots where it looks ands feels like it is breaking down.
I don't think so, mine was made Oct. of '07 and has a nice dull look to it.
Like old faded brass, and nothing peeling.
I have never seen or heard of anyone having any such issue.
It could be whatever solvents you are using that are naturally dulling it.
I bought mine used so I haven't a clue as to how long the shiny finish lasted, but
I like the dull patina, makes it look like an older rifle, and more of an old western look. ;)

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Re: Big Boy Classic, brass

Post by Rifletom » Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:37 pm

Same for mine[brass .357], bought it used in 2018, built in 2017. That started the ball rollin'! 8-)
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