Can stainless steel be blued?

[MymuttBear]

Does anyone know how to blue stainless steel so it will match a blued scope ring?
I need a blued medium height Ruger offset ring (90276) to move the scope a little rearward on my Ruger #1but I can't find one anywhere. Medium offset stainless are everywhere but blued? No chance.

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[AME Firearms]

Stainless Steel Blackening Kit

caswellplating.com

Never used this stuff, but I'd guess the results would be similar to cold blue. And for over $100.... best looking solution would likely be Cerakote.

 

[MymuttBear]

Stainless Steel Blackening Kit

caswellplating.com

Never used this stuff, but I'd guess the results would be similar to cold blue. And for over $100.... best looking solution would likely be Cerakote.

Thanks for the reply.
I will look at the link you provided and contact you there about getting a quote.

 

[aljames]

Leupold and Warne both make extended rings in the Ruger pattern.

 

[MymuttBear]

Leupold and Warne both make extended rings in the Ruger pattern.

Both good makes of rings and I may have to go that route if I can't find what I need. I'm just surprised I can't find one extended Ruger ring anywhere.
Most of the sites I check have none in stock but if you give us your email address we will let you know when we get them in along with a wholly bulls#$% price attached.
I just know I will end up on spam lists if I play along.

 

[P7M13]

I use potassium permanganate to make markings in some of the 17-4 alloy stainless steel tools I have, makes them easy to identify which one to grab.

Here's some info....

Mastering The Art: How To Blue Stainless Steel Like A Pro - ScienceSphere.blog

Stainless steel is a widely used material in various industries due to its durability, resistance to corrosion, and aesthetic appeal. It is commonly found in kitchen appliances, automotive parts, and even jewelry. One technique that is often used to enhance the appearance of stainless steel is...

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[bumpus]

selenium dioxide should blue pretty much any steel.

 

[MymuttBear]

I rang Ruger Shop and asked them how long of a wait time there was for the ring I wanted. I was told about 2-4 weeks so I ended up placing an order for the ring I needed.
Thanks for the replies and advice.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Could you just heat blue it? Yellow to brownish to purple to blue depending on amount of heat you use. Pretty easy to make the whole thing blue with little $10 propane torch I'll bet.

 

[lucusloc]

OP already found another solution, but I am putting this here for completeness.

You can blue stainless, what is hard is making that match the blueing on another type of steel. This is because the oxide layers are different, and it is those layers that make the color. If you just want something "close enough" knock yourself out, if you want something to match good luck.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

OP already found another solution, but I am putting this here for completeness.

You can blue stainless, what is hard is making that match the blueing on another type of steel. This is because the oxide layers are different, and it is those layers that make the color. If you just want something "close enough" knock yourself out, if you want something to match good luck.

I just use a sharpie.

 

[DirectDrive]

For future reference, there is a Cerakote color that mimics carbon steel bluing.
I have a barreled action done in it and it exceeded my expectations.