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« on: September 01, 2005, 06:31:31 AM »
I have had a couple of people email about camouflaging rifle stocks.  I took some pictures and thought I would share.  I used flat-no gloss Krylon Fusion paint in 3-4 colors.  I made reverse cut outs of branches.  I hope this is useful to some of you.[]



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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2005, 06:56:32 AM »
Looks great.  Now get the tape after that scope and barrel.   I am still debating painting my entire Model 7.  So far just the stock.   I wanted to have the gun professionally painted, but would rather buy an additional gun than a better paint job on my old gun.

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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2005, 07:07:15 AM »
I know what you mean.  I am on the fence about painting the whole gun.  I always worry about hurting the value by painting.  I think I am going to do the whole thing in this case.

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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2005, 07:43:37 AM »
I don't think you hurt the value of your Stevens 200 by painting the stock, unless there is a chemical conflict between the paint and the composite material.  If anything you may have enhanced the value.

As far as painting the barrel goes, again I wouldn't worry about applying paint.  You will add an extra layer of protection to the metal.  If worse comes to worse, you can strip it and have it re-blued if need be.

You can also buy camo cloth and use velcro to hold in in place around the barrel and scope.

I have camo'd more than one rifle and shotgun with Krylon and I don't worry about losing value because I bought them to use, not to be brand new wall hangers.  My guns turn into wallhangers when they no longer operate properly.  If you ever get a nick, ding or scratch, all you have to do now is get the can of spray paint out and touch it up.  

I should also say that I DO NOT paint any of my finer or more expensive firearms, but I have my first .22 painted because over the years it took a beating and it needed a facelift.  I also camo'd a Turkey Gun, a 12 Gauge Pump and a 700 ADL Synthetic/Adonized.  Under that paint is the same old pieces.
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2005, 07:45:50 AM »
Hey,
Thanks for the pics.  It looks awesome!!  I don't think I trust myself to go with a full fledged camo outfit but I might try it in a like a matte black on my Stevens 200 (gray synthetic, yuck!).  Does it get sticky at all, like if your hands are sweaty or if there's precipitation?  Or did you clear coat it with something to prevent that?

Sorry for all the questions... :)

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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2005, 10:01:56 AM »
Deerman12: You did a great job on that 200. I have a hunting bud in Grants, New Mexico who is on the fence about getting one of the Stevens 200 in a .223 Remington. Does the stock feel sturdy to you. I read somewhere about someone taking one of those cans of spray insulation to the inside of his Remington syn stock and said it made the stock "feel" a lot better, like it was more sturdy or something like that. I also see where Bell & Carlson will camo customer stocks, but a do-it-yourself, like you have done, allows one to get to know the firearm so much more rather than pulling it out of the box, slapping a scope on it, loading it up and firing away. Congrads on a great-looking job. Tom Purdom

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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2005, 11:19:38 AM »
Thanks for you guys words of praise.  To answer a question, no it is not sticky in any way and no I did not clear coat it.  I like the way it feels.  It feels a little rough, like it has overspray on it.  The stock seems sturdy enough to me.  It is just as good as my remington and ruger syn. stocks.
Most of guns are syn because I buy to hunt with, not sit look at.  I just can't stand to drag a fine piece of wood around in the sticks or rain.

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« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2005, 12:02:44 PM »
jvs....how much could you really hurt the value of a $300 gun?

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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2005, 03:31:42 PM »
My old faithful 742 woodsmaster was painted about 20 years ago. Got bored and decided to clean her up. It was the bow flage paint. after about three hours, I couldn't believe it. The gun looked almost brand new.
The bluing was perfect and the wood looked as good. Sure don't look like a 23 year old gun. The only few marks on it is from things that happened before I painted it. So to answer your ? as to will it hurt the valve. Quiet the contrary.

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« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2005, 04:06:40 PM »
Same here bro, good job on the camo. I personally don't opt for the camo stocks, but ya did a great job on it. It definatly is a working rifle, and looks so even more now.

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« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2005, 06:23:01 PM »
Deerman12,
     I havent followed this post so forgive me if i ask a stupid question.
Did you remove the stock to do this or just tape off the parts of the barrel that you didnt want to paint.I am going to buy one of these and do the same thing.It will be my 1st time doing this.BTW,My local Dick's sporting goods has this gun with a cheap simmons 3x9x40 for $269.Gander mountain here also carries the gun but without the scope for the same price.My other option was to buy the Mossberg 100ATR with the camo stock but i dont like how they incorporated the rifle sling mounts directly into the formed plastic stock.It seems they could break off and then you'd be up the mountain without a sling.LOL,besides nobody here locally carries one.
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2005, 09:52:17 PM »
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jvs....how much could you really hurt the value of a $300 gun?


My point exactly.  I'd say that if it was done correctly it could enhance the value by about $10 or the cost of the paint, unless there was a chemical conflict between the paint and the composite material of the stock which does not seem to be an issue.  

An extra protective layer may help, so far I don't see why it would hurt.
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« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2005, 04:53:00 AM »
Yes shooter, I took the action out.  I sprayed a couple of small spots on the stock of each color.   Then I went back with the stencils and sprayed the different colors.  You guys have convinced me, I going to do the whole thing in the next week or two.  I will post some new pictures when I get done.

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« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2005, 08:24:15 AM »
That camo job you did there looks pretty nice.


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« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2005, 01:02:19 PM »
The stock looks great.

FWIW, DON'T use camo tape on your barrel.  I just took some off my recurve bow and it was a REAL pain to get off.  What I have used in the past is leg wrap elastic bandage for dogs.  Comes in various color rolls and does NOT have sticky residue.  It only sticks to itself.

I had black on my 223 H&R and it worked very well.  Came right off.
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« Reply #15 on: September 06, 2005, 03:54:12 PM »
Recently I bought a Stockade aluminium pillar, fiberglass stock from Lock, Stock, and Barrel. This was a fresh from the mold stock and I had to use Bondo to fill in holes and do some sanding. I primered the entire stock and started experimenting with cammo patterns. I was using small twigs with leaves as a stencil to start with. I started with a dull green and tan background and stenciled in the leaf and twig patterns. After looking at the final effect in the woods I did some research on cammo patterns and really took a liking to some of the Waffen SS patterns from WWII. I also took notice that margins and edges in cammo patterns simulate shadows and break up form. The result was my own design with natural branch patterns, margins, color and shade changes and random leaf shapes.


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http://yerfrockethellhound.com/zzzzsavageimpcamo2.JPG

http://yerfrockethellhound.com/zzzzsavagecamoscope2.JPG
My own humble attempt at cammo design.

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« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2005, 12:13:06 PM »
Riddle
Is that a sporter weight barrel?
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« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2005, 02:37:50 PM »
Yes, it is the standard factory barrel.
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« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2005, 12:50:23 PM »
Other than doing it just for fun, I really don't see the purpose of having a long range rifle painted.

I can understand a shotgun for turkey hunters - turkeys have great eyesight, and they generally can come in very close where a camoed shotgun is actually a great benefit.

I can kinda see a muzzleloader being painted because deer, although they don't have great eyesight, can come in relatively close.

However, on high velocity rifle cartridges, where shots are generally going to average 100 yards, I seriously doubt that there is any benefit to having a camo rifle.

Again, if anyone wants it painted just for fun, or just to look cool, then that's great, but I don't think that anyone can say that he/she shot a deer at 100 yards and part of that successful hunt was because the gun was camoed.

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« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2005, 01:04:49 PM »
when making a stalk to get within rifle range of game anything you can do to eliminate your profile helps,not everyone sits in a tree stand waiting for game to walk underneath us,great idea! :wink:
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« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2005, 01:22:24 PM »
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within rifle range quote]

You support my position.  I perfectly understand stalking (even with high powered rifles), because I do it a lot myself.  However, when you say "within rifle range" then that still means far enough where deer can't tell the difference between painted and plain stocks.  Whether in a tree stand, tower blind, or stalking on the ground, 100 yards is still 100 yards.  Now, if you are stalking and you get within, say 25 yards, then if a deer sees you (even with its horrible vision) it's not going to run off because it saw your non-painted rifle stock, but because it saw a human form.  

The only exception that I can support is that a barrel, especially stainless or high polished blued, reflects the sun and causes a deer to spook.  Then I totally support having the barrel and or action painted or perhaps camo taped - but again, not the stock itself.

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« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2005, 03:33:19 PM »
So if your going to go through the trouble of buying and wearing a camo pattern that matches your terrain while hunting why strap a big black plastick stock across your back?I had my 7mag stock powder coated in a prarie grass mottled color,matches my prarie ghost hunting clothes perfectly!! :lol:
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« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2005, 04:08:50 PM »
Because your clothes represent about 97%+ of what a deer can see (if at close range) while a rifle stock is about 3% or less?

However, I guess it would look fashionable to have your rifle stock match exactly with your outfit. :grin:

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« Reply #23 on: September 12, 2005, 05:28:19 PM »
maybe in Miami,up here Im not concerned what people think about my outfit,Im concerned about doing everything i can to breakup my profile and blend with the suroundings,I had my stock done and i camo tape my scope and barrel before the season starts,not standing out in a wide open terrain can make the difference between getting close enogh for a shot before they see you as a threat.
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« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2005, 09:16:25 PM »
Very nice work on the rifle.

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I really see no point for all the camo here in Kansas.
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So all that camo does you 0 good but each state has there own rules.

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« Reply #25 on: September 13, 2005, 09:57:15 AM »
I had to paint mine anyway. It was a Stockade Money Saver Stock that comes fresh from the mold and needs filling, sanding, and painting. I must say I strongly considered black with a red and orange flame pattern. Like most cammo items a cammo stock is just fun.
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