Got camo?

[The Beagler]

I was just wondering how many of the forum members have a camoflouged turkey gun. Currently, I have Camo Clad covering my black Rem. 870. I've had this on for the last two seasons and I'm dreading taking it off. I assume there will be some rust under it. I'm tired of worrying wether I'm going to have rust damage.

I was thinking about getting a guy to air-brush camo my gun. I thought about the film dipping, but it does not seem to last. Plus, it will cost me between $150-$200 dollars, which is rediculous.

I've seen the guys work and it looks really good. Also, it will cost me $75 compared to $150. He told me the process takes about four days because you have to get all of the oil off of the gun before putting any paint on it. Then you have to let it air dry for a day. Supposedly, he can do any pattern. I know it won't be exactly like the big name brand camo patterns, but I figure plenty of birds were killed with guys wearing military camo, so this should work.

[SPURX2]

Sounds like a great idea. I see you are from Paducah, I live in the area as well. Who does the airbrushing and where is his place of business?

[The Beagler]

I'm not sure of his name, but he has a trading post in Hardin in Marshall County. If you are going towards Murray on 641 you turn left at the stop light. You go about a mile and a half or so and his trading post is the little building on the left, right in front of you at the four way.

He gave me a card with his telephone number. If you send me an pm I'll give you the number. He told me the first gun he did was 11 years ago and the paint is still on it. He also told me that the good thing about the paint is it is easy to touch up.

[turk2di]

I was just wondering how many of the forum members have a camoflouged turkey gun. Currently, I have Camo Clad covering my black Rem. 870. I've had this on for the last two seasons and I'm dreading taking it off. I assume there will be some rust under it. I'm tired of worrying wether I'm going to have rust damage.

I was thinking about getting a guy to air-brush camo my gun. I thought about the film dipping, but it does not seem to last. Plus, it will cost me between $150-$200 dollars, which is rediculous.

I've seen the guys work and it looks really good. Also, it will cost me $75 compared to $150. He told me the process takes about four days because you have to get all of the oil off of the gun before putting any paint on it. Then you have to let it air dry for a day. Supposedly, he can do any pattern. I know it won't be exactly like the big name brand camo patterns, but I figure plenty of birds were killed with guys wearing military camo, so this should work.
Just buy u a camo gun to start with;) Here's mine for only $350. Done;)
http://www.hunt101.com/img/264442.JPG

[chadwimc]

I used camo duct tape until this year. Now I have a camo gun sock that I can't remember where I got it. The name "No-Mar" on duct tape is a corruption of the proper pronunciation. Its real name is "No More" as in "comes off no more". I ended up using acetone to get the sticky stuff off my barrel. I'm firmly convinced 99% of the camo is a gimmick to fool the hunter...

[skin_dog1]

Tur, that looks like a win? If so I have the same gn, but with a much shorter barrel. I love it, but have noticed some wear on the camo after 3 seasons. I'm sure the gun is gonna far outlast the camo.

[Willie]

I'm not sure of his name, but he has a trading post in Hardin in Marshall County. If you are going towards Murray on 641 you turn left at the stop light. You go about a mile and a half or so and his trading post is the little building on the left, right in front of you at the four way.

He gave me a card with his telephone number. If you send me an pm I'll give you the number. He told me the first gun he did was 11 years ago and the paint is still on it. He also told me that the good thing about the paint is it is easy to touch up.

Have you got any pictures of his work that you can post?

[creekdawgg]

I have a mossberg that is camo'd and to tell you the truth I dont think it has any real advantage being camo'd or not. I have used both camo and non-camo guns cant see where either makes a real difference. I think its just personal preference.

[skin_dog1]

I have a mossberg that is camo'd and to tell you the truth I dont think it has any real advantage being camo'd or not. I have used both camo and non-camo guns cant see where either makes a real difference. I think its just personal preference.You are probably right, as long as the gun is a matte finish. There are some aweful good turkey hunters that use non camo and even glossy guns. First one that comes to mind would be Mike Riley. If you ever see him turkey hunting, it will make you want to throw half the crap in your vest in the garbage can. He's what I'd call a bare bones turkey hunter. A few simple calls, a simple vest, some camo clothes and an old remington 1100(I think). Thats it! I'd say his setup is more than effective! (Mike, hope you don't mind me sharing your secrets!;) )

[The Beagler]

I don't have any pictures, but I can tell you it looks a heck of a lot better than some of the hand-painted jobs I've seen guys do. This isn't spray paint like in a can, but more like what some people paint dirt track race cars with.

Most of the guns dipped in camo will not last. Benelli Novas are notorious for having camo to wear off. My cousin's began to wear off in only two seasons. Plus, I've seen Remington's wear off as well. They all wear off is the bottom line. As for the new Dura Touch I'm not sure.

I already have a turkey gun that has proven itself. I'm not going out and buying another gun. If you get a gun in camo, you can go ahead and tack on an extra $100 plus dollars at the counter. I just don't like the fact that it is all black. If it was matte and wood stock I wouldn't care too much.

[skin_dog1]

you can buy a camo stock and foreend for around $70. Thats hat I did on my last gun. It's the same dipping process though.

[Gobblergetter2.1]

I shoot a fully camo'd benelli nova 12ga., but when a turkey is in front of you, all he can see is the inside of the barrel (camo'd or not). I could see a turkey seeing a black gun if they came up from beside you or if you walked up on one, but to tell you the truth, if the bird is in front of you, it really doesnt matter. I just like the way a camo gun looks to be honest. I bought my benelli used (only been shot 2 times) with 3 chokes for $150. My dad has an old single shot, but the last 4 birds he has shot have been with my gun. He wants to get me a benelli nova with a 26" barrel so i will be able to duck/goose hunt, and turkey with the same gun. He wants to keep the benelli we have now. The next one we get will be camo though.

[FowlerHowler]

I have a buddy that owns an OLD 870 3inch dipped in the first mossy oak that came out(yes, even before the treestand pattern). And it has been shot no tellin how many times and been put through the worst. No sign at all of wearing off or anything over 20+ yrs. I would have to say the main advantage for a camo gun would be the reduction on rust. Because when you are a waterfowler, its hard to keep yur stuff dry and un rusty. JIMO.

[P. Beyer]

I used the Camo-Clad kit this year,......

I had real bad times with the "No-Mar" tape mess....

Really happy w/ the Camo-Clad.

[Blevins Gap Outdoors]

If your gun has a matt finish save your money and just go hunting. I have been killing turkey with my 870 Special Purpose for years. The camo is for the hunters, not the turkey. With all of the money saved you can buy some more turkey calls :D

[lab]

The gun that I have now has a matte finish and I have had no problems with turkeys weeing the gun. Only feeling the effects of it.:D I am looking at buting another gun specifically for turkeys and it will be camo. For the sole purpose of not having to worry about any surface rust.

[Valley Station]

Dang , what ever happened to the good ol' days??
When you use to have to gritt your teeth,and take a can of camo spray paint to your favorite checkered/walnut gun stock. Thought my Dad was going to hit me in the head with somethin' when I painted mine.

[Strutter]

What's up with the camo coming off the new guns. My 870 SPST is about 14 years old and only has one spot the camo is off of and that is the spot that hits the brush first when it's over my shoulder and I'm on the move. Rest of the gun looks great.

[GobblinChimp]

My black Benelli Nova Pump is into the double digits and climbing for mature toms - never considered black a liability. I would worry more about holding still or concealing movement than spending $100.00 on camo. Also, give him a decoy to take his mind off your gun! But if that is what you want, have at it.

[The Beagler]

I forgot to mention that my 870 is my utility gun -- I use it for everything. I figure I've shot between 1,000-2,000 rounds of 2/3, 3, and 3.5 inch shells through it in the last five years. My dad loves to reload and I love to test fire the ammo.

I've shot it so much my recoil pad is permanently compressed. Anyway, I've got some places on it where the matte has worn off and it is showing the under metal (on the slide, bolt, and receiver). These spots tend to rust fairly easy -- as soon as any moisture comes in contact with them. So, I figured a camo job would prolong the life of my gun.

The gun fits me well and I can shoot it good. So, I want to get a lot more years out of it. I was kind of ticked off that the matte didn't stay on longer, but like I said I've used it a bunch.

As for the camo coming off of new guns, I don't know, maybe they've changed the dipping technique or formula.

[dorris]

I have a 870 sps in mossy oak camo its about 7 years old been through the mill beat and banged and the camo is wearing great . only places on my gun that has came off some is where I put it on the 4 wheeler rack and it vibrated and rubbed a place on the stock and a place on the barrel . I think the factory camo holds up super great after what this guns been through in 7 years .