THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 For ages I thought gun camo was just multi coloured bling, then I thought it might be sort of usefull. Now I regard covering the gun essential. You might not see it when shouldering your rifle but It's like a flashing beacon in sunlight. http://www.youtube.com/user/gunvidder?feat...u/0/4EjURQXjQt4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 For ages I thought gun camo was just multi coloured bling, then I thought it might be sort of usefull.Now I regard covering the gun essential. You might not see it when shouldering your rifle but It's like a flashing beacon in sunlight. http://www.youtube.com/user/gunvidder?feat...u/0/4EjURQXjQt4 Careful - I had that Jack Pyke tape on my gun for a while. It's pretty good camouflage, but it becomes like a sponge in the rain and will keep your gun soaking wet for hours! I took it all off after that and won't put it back on again. If you're laying up and as still as can be, I don't think the sheen on a barrel will spook a rabbit. It's just like a piece of discarded farm hardware. Might help when stalking, but sound and movement of the body is much more obvious than the difference between shiny/dull barrel, I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy99 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 id never put it on my guns its preference rather than necessity i think. i do fine with a regular gun as do all my friends who shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 just camo tape the moderator that way you only wreck the mod and not the blueing.years ago i did the barrel of a rifle ,and the adhesive reacted with the blueing,lifting it off like loose paint .never again :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 just camo tape the moderator that way you only wreck the mod and not the blueing.years ago i did the barrel of a rifle ,and the adhesive reacted with the blueing,lifting it off like loose paint .never again :unsure: To be fair though, the great feature of the Jack Pyke tape is that it's self-amalgamating - sticks to itself but not to the metal or wood underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron airgunner Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 i wrap a scrim scarf aroung my barrel and cylinder. in my opinion the shine does spook woodys. you move a gun around with no scrim and it will really stand out. you wrap some scrim around it and it dose'nt. this is just m opinion anyway and i reckon camouflage is essential, just dont use tape, use scrim material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anim al Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 yeah i agree with aaron on this, a bit of scrim works well,then easily removed after for drying and cleaning gun. any movement just looks like leaves moving in a breeze cheers al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 don't like the tape with Aaron on this one scrim, sacking and a bit of camo net..great for lying up..or even on the move... and comes off easy jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 BLING...BLING....BONG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I guess it all depends on what type of shooting you like to do..me!!! well im knocking on a bit now so to lie up in a nice comfy position and take a few nice shots whilst all camo'd up.....(its an age thing) suits me fine not to much bling..but just enough to blend in with the surroundings jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Proper job!! But that hessian cheekpiece looks awfy scratchy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 na..all washed in non bio powder..soft as a babies *** and very quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron airgunner Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 i love that weirhauh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) matches in well with the Ghillie suit(£50) just need some camo cream.. for hands and face Edited March 11, 2010 by jasper3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Another two. The last one might be of more interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 matches in well with the Ghillie suit(£50) just need some camo cream.. for hands and face :o Just goes to show how important the hands and face are, the best cammo going is not going to help much if you are waving your hands around like flags, I have seen it in the field so many times, at dusk in particular, when any half decent cammo hides you away against the hedgerow, and hands and face stand out a mile. Anyway... you haven't fooled the dog..he still knows you are there!! :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 If your gonna camo up your gun then get it dipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Dipped Blimey when I was in the Army..they gave you one personal weapon...SLR 7.62.when you were out in the field..you had to camo up with whatever you could lay your hands on.... 3 hrs later you could be on the parade square with same gun looking like it was brand new dekers..yes mate..you are so right about camo cream, and dubbing for the boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron airgunner Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 matches in well with the Ghillie suit(£50) just need some camo cream.. for hands and face blimey, you look like a sniper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I got to use the HW 100 last night on a Rabbit shoot for the 1st time, It was packed with rabbits when we arrived..but the litle critters soon ran as soon as we turned up I wasnt wearing the ghillie suit..but had the real tree on.... My mate was on the back of his pick up with the NV and i was on the ground..as soon as one was spotted the lamps would go on my mate said it was a very slow night (got to say...I loved it ) it was my 1st lamping experience (apart from the rat shooting) 3 bunnies were shot (all head shots) well well pleased with the HW100 jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I use a fabric sleeve that was designed for shotguns but I adapted it. Wrap a bit of scrim round it and you are away. Dipping is all well and good but may affect resale value etc. Nice Ghillie by the way. I made mine and it cost more than £50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I hope this is allowed...here are the ghillie suits..down to £40 now http://www.ghilliesuit.co.uk/?gclid=CP3bxe...CFYoU4wod2DLITw I have no finicial interest in this company..just very pleased with the quality... jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) just camo tape the moderator that way you only wreck the mod and not the blueing. x2 TBH, I've never felt the need to get Sneaky Beaky'd up in a ghillie suit - it just seems like overkill to me. Edited March 14, 2010 by Egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 thats the beautiful thing about shooting, Egg.... there are so many different ways of how you like to shoot your Quarry... If Im out on my own..then I like to lay up and wait..watching all that goes on around me. but i also enjoy walking up..when you have a mate with you. I do believe , you get out what you put in and dressing up makes me feel young again :o :o :o jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPT1 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 One reason for disguising the gun is so when walking in view of Joe Public they don't recognise what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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