mattslaptop247 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Guys, I have a rough sxs, but the barrels are still good inside so I was going to camo it up to use as a hide gun. Whats the best option, or what have you done with yours? Edited July 26, 2011 by mattslaptop247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 You can get a fabric barrel sleeve/sock in cammo pattern, (think the ones I've seen were under/around £10 from the 'Jack Pyke' Brand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I have a cheap 22lr for lamping which i cammoed using spray paint, looks really good, even had a few people ask me to do theirs for them but it does end up costing around £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Despite what it says on the packet, most camo tape shines in the sun, or when wet (even more than normal gun barrels). The camo "socks" I have tried are a nuisance, slipping off and getting caught up. If you really want to go this route, a matt paint finish of some sort is probably the "best" idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Cheers guys. Ive been watching a few videos on youtube and they seem to say the same, that the socks move about and are slippery, and that the tape can still give off reflections. looks like a paint job might be the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Self clinging tape every time. After trying many different non permanant methods I've settled with the tape. I don't use a hide net so rely on good camo & not moveing untill the last moment. Shiney barrels are a nightmare if I'm not in the shade & my stock is worse, It seems to glow in sunlight. What you think the Pigeon see's while waiting to shoot is totally different from the pigeons viewpoint. Gun camo isn't essential in general, just like everything else, you can get away with no gloves, face mask, wrong carts etc but just think about the "odd" bird that jinks even when you assume all is well, something is wrong & the more you eliminate the better it is. After wasting alot of money on many different methods I can honestly say self clinging tape is good for the money it costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadge-it Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ive tryed the scocks and been **** they slip,the tape end up going shiny through time.I would go for either a matt black gun or aone that has already got the camo onit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm afraid that I wouldn't pick any of your suggestions. I used to have my barrels covered in a self adhesive cloth camo tape. I took it off after a couple of years , mainly because it was starting to fray. I was also curious as to what it would do, or had done to my barrels. It had not done a thing, glue stuff just wiped off easily, and it was perfectly ok. I keep meaning to cover the barrels again, I just haven't got round to it. See the top gun in the picture of my guns. Thats my pigeon gun. (Franchi Harrier if you're wondering.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I used to have my barrels covered in a self adhesive cloth camo tape. I took it off after a couple of years glue stuff just wiped off easily, and it was perfectly ok. Self clinging is not adhesive & there is no glue residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Self clinging is not adhesive & there is no glue residue. Yes I'm fully aware of that, but the point I'm making is, there was no problem with the adhesive cloth tape. I'm not too keen on the idea of the self clinging tape going over the top of the barrels, so that I see it all the time when I'm shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) This is what I did with my Auto, self adhesive camo wrap/vinyl,looks really good, not permanent like paint, easy to do/ remove when you want to change back. I have about 6 sheets left from an order. There is enough in each sheet to do a whole shotgun/ rifle. Possibly not a hushpower 20g/12g due to the drainpipe £20 per sheet posted. pm me if your interested. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/168836-auto-gets-camod/ This link will show you how easy it is to apply. Edited July 26, 2011 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 try toolazydecoy, he seemed to do a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 As post 11 camo-clad :good: hardwearing,water resistent,no glare and easy to apply/remove :yes: Used this on a rifle myself,had it on there 4 years,when removed,barrels were in top condition :good: BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I use a cammo sock type on the hushpower, but that is a ROUGH gun in every sense of the word. As has been said they can slide around a bit so need held in place with a few strategic bits of tape. If you require a long term solution, I would think a paint job is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 i wouldn't bother personally,camo yourself and buy a hide net,it;s movement that they seem to notice more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 i wouldn't bother personally,camo yourself and buy a hide net,it;s movement that they seem to notice more Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yup! yup +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 deffo no mar camo tape 6.50 roll great stuff grippy and dont shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I fail to see the point in trying to camo a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Agree, you are wasting your money on something that is not needed. Just stay still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 yup +1 Yup + 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I cant say I have ever noticed any advantage using a camo gun. Edited August 1, 2011 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 i was watching one of the sporting t.v on here about pigeon shooting,blokes not wearing face mask or hat,in a camo T-shirt and a stonecoat silver action Beretta,but lots of camo netting and waiting to move at last second,he did quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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