I’m starting to build a scope for a .50 cal and was wondering…what would be the best paint, Alclad, or whatever for the weapon. For that matter what would you use for a M-16 from the 70s?
Leupold!!!
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For a 1970s era M-16, I would use mostly blacks, satin for the stock, pistol grip, and handguards, and faded black or very dark gray for the receiver. A dark steel to gun metal for the dust cover, magazines, barrel, and front sight. Any scopes should be flat black.

I concur.