Scoute Arms
Services
Precision gunsmithing and custom Cerakote, performed in-house in Montana. Every job is measured, fitted, and function-checked before it leaves the bench.
$100/hr
Shop Rate
In-House
Montana Built
85+
Services Offered
Part One
Gunsmithing
Bolt action, AR platform, and pistol work — measured, fitted, and function-checked in-house.
$100/hr
Shop Hourly Rate - $50 Minimum
This rate covers any custom work that falls outside the specific services detailed on the price sheet. It ensures flexibility for unique projects tailored to individual needs and preferences. A $50 shop minimum applies to every job that comes across the bench, including quick fixes and single small items.
01.01 — Service
Custom Modifications
Our custom modifications enhance your firearms, fine-tuning them to your specifications while maintaining the highest standards of performance and safety. Whether for improved accuracy, aesthetics, or functionality, we tailor every detail to meet your unique needs.
Bolt Action Rifle Work (Labor Only)
Blueprint 700 Action
$350
Chamber Barrel Blank
$325
Bedding
$300
Chamber & Fit Barrel to Action
$250
Thread Muzzle
$185
Install Pre-Threaded & Chambered Barrel
$150
Install Night Vision Bridge
$125
M16 Extractor
$125
8-40 Scope Base Screws
$100
Bolt Handle Threading
$100
Scope Mount & Zero / Chronograph
$100
Rifle Cleaning
$100
Remove Live Round from Chamber
$75
Assembly & Inspection
$75
Wyatt's Extended Box
$50
Cut & Crown Barrel
$50
Custom Thread Protector
$50
Remove Stuck Fired Case from Chamber
$50
Check Headspace
$50
Remove Barrel from Action
$50
Torque Barrel
$50
01.02 — Service
Expert Repairs
Our expert repair services restore your firearms to peak performance, ensuring reliability and safety with every fix. Whether it's a minor adjustment or a complete overhaul, we take pride in delivering meticulous craftsmanship. Trust us to handle your firearm with care, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
AR15 / AR10 Work (Labor Only)
Assemble Complete Rifle
$100
Install or Replace AR Barrel
$75
Install Aftermarket Forend / Free-Float
$75
Install or Replace Gas Block
$75
Install Open Gas Ports for Functioning
$75
Assemble Complete Lower
$75
Assemble Complete Upper
$75
Maintenance Cleaning
Includes complete disassembly, clean, safety check, oil and reassembly
$70
Install Aftermarket Trigger
$50
Install Flash Hider on Pre-Threaded Barrel
$50
Install or Replace Buttstock & Buffer Tube
$50
01.03 — Service
Handgun Work & Restorations
From slide cuts and optics milling to full frame work, our handgun services bring modern capability to carry and competition guns. Every build is hand-fit, function-tested, and finished to a standard we'd carry ourselves.
Handgun Work (Labor Only)
Obsidian or Revenant Cuts
$325
DLC or PVD Per Item
$225
Hand Stipple Work on Frame
Choose from soft, medium, or aggressive
$225
Frame Cerakote
See the Cerakote section below for full details
$200
Port & Flush Cut & Crown Barrel
$200
Slide Cerakote
See the Cerakote section below for full details
$175
Optics Cut with Plate and Hardware
$165
Night Sights
$130
Upgrade Trigger
$125
Part Two
Cerakote
Custom Cerakote services — built to last, designed to stand out.
At Scoute, we specialize in custom Cerakote applications that bring together elite-level durability and personalized design. Whether you're looking to protect your firearm from the harshest conditions or create a one-of-a-kind finish that reflects your individual style, we deliver coatings that are both functional and bold.
With years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing and firearms industries, our team knows what it takes to execute flawless finishes that perform as well as they look. Every project is handled with precision, and no detail is overlooked, from surface prep to final cure. Our coatings not only protect your gear from corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals, but also elevate its appearance with a completely custom finish.
From battle-worn textures to topographic maps, company logos, military insignias, or camo patterns, we bring creativity and craftsmanship to each project. Whether you're customizing a rifle, handgun, suppressor, optic, or gear components, we have the tools and talent to bring your vision to life.
Bottom line: if you can dream it, we can build it. Let Scoute give your equipment the protection it deserves, and the personality it was meant to have.
02.01 — Service
Bolt Action Rifles
Full-rifle finishes, single components, and custom camo work for bolt guns, including stock, barreled action, bolt, and magazine coating. Scope removal, remounting, and design consultation are available as add-ons.
Bolt Action Rifle Cerakote (Labor Only)
Single Color
$295
Bi-Color
$325
Camo Pattern
$300
Rifle Stock Cerakote
$250
Barrel and Action Cerakote
$165
Bolt Cerakote
$150
Magazine Cerakote
$125
Full Disassembly and Reassembly
$125
Scope and Sight Remounting
$100
Custom Design Consultation
Free w/ Purchase
Suppressors — One Color
Two or more colors: $100
$100
02.02 — Service
AR Variants
Complete AR finishes in single color, bi-color, or camo, plus à la carte coating for uppers, lowers, handguards, furniture, and muzzle devices.
AR Variant Cerakote (Labor Only)
Camo Pattern — Complete AR
$400
Bi-Color — Complete AR
$300
Single Color — Complete AR
$275
Upper / Lower / Handguard Set Coating
$240
Bolt Carrier Group — DLC
$125
Complete Furniture Set Coating
$120–$250
Handguard Coating
$100
Optics and Sights Mounting Service
Starts at $100
Upper Receiver Coating
$80
Lower Receiver Coating
$80
Barrel Coating
$75
Full Disassembly and Reassembly
$75
Lower Parts Kit Installation
$70
Upper Parts Kit Installation
$70
Buffer Tube Coating
$60
Protective Clear Coat Finish
$50
Suppressors — One Color
Two or more colors: $100
$50
Butt Stock Coating
$50
Brace Coating
From $50
Gas Block and Tube Coating
$50
Muzzle Device Coating
$50
Magazine Coating
$50
Custom Laser Engraving
Contact for Pricing
02.03 — Service
Handguns
Slide, frame, barrel, and control coating for carry and competition handguns, from a clean single color to full custom camo. Disassembly and reassembly handled in-house.
Pistol Cerakote (Labor Only)
Camo Pattern — Complete Pistol
$300
Bi-Color — Complete Pistol
$250
Single Color — Complete Pistol
$200
Frame Only
$120
Slide
$100
Barrel
$80
Disassembly and Reassembly
$65
Controls
$50 each
Trigger
$50
Baseplate
$50
Have a build in mind?
Tell us what you're working on and we'll give you an honest timeline and a firm quote before any work begins.
All work is subject to a $50 shop minimum. All pricing reflects labor only and does not include parts, coatings, or shipping. Prices are subject to change based on condition and scope of work.