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Question for you guys
Can you take a moment and look at the picture of the raw anodized rails here?
Quite a few customers have asked for a raw aluminum rail to match their stainless rifles.
Raw aluminum won't work because it has to be anodized for strength and longevity.Because we Type 3 anodize our rails, they come out gray prior to the dye tank instead of looking like aluminum.
Here are some freshly anodized aluminum rails next to stainless steel. There is a distinct color difference and it won't match the stainless action perfectly.
My question is, is this close enough that you guys would want rails in this color?
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I think it looks good, can you post up a pic of it next to or on top of a stainless action?
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I can do that tomorrow. There's only 180 more rails to anodize ::)
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An interesting side note – Raw, Type 3 anodized aluminum is actually stronger when it is not dyed. The dye actually weakens the oxide build up slightly.
These would be more durable than our black ones!
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I sounds like there would be little functional difference between the “stainless” and black rails. Is there any downside to having 2 colors aside from the cost of maintaining more products in inventory? If the cost were similar I would try one, although all but one of my scopes and rings are black/blue.
From a marketing standpoint, there is sure to be some demand. The question is; does the demand for blond rails take away from the demand for brunette rails (net zero increase in rails sold)? I usually like to err on the side of providing more options unless the cost increase affects demand.
Always happy to offer (somewhat unhelpful in this case) opinions lol,
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There would be no cost difference. The only thing these rails would not need is the dye tank.
Here's a picture of the rail on a stainless action. There is a distinct difference. What do you think?
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I personally think it looks pretty good. Although I really don't have a strong preference between the two colors. I'm not sure if this was helpful or not but figured I'd take a shot at answering your question.
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It looks quite good to me also.
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Thanks guys! Looks like we'll have a new option on the next run of rails.
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I don't have a stainless rifle, but I think that's sharp looking.
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Looks good
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Looks great !
I have the factory Stainless rail on my Super Varmint but now i want that one instead 🙂 -
Hey Jason,
Whats the report on these, can we order one?…I just received a new 300wsm stainless varmint that needs a 20moa rail….I like the look, don't mind the difference in color.
Don't make me go to the dark side and buy a silver EGW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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For you Dog, I have one. It's set aside for you.
I'll do about 25% of my next run in gray.
Don't go to the dark side!!!
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Really appreciate the quick responses to emails today to get this order filled.
Always a pleasure doing business.
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