Coyote gun - Camo? Yes or No
 

I posted this in the small game/predator forum but haven't got much of a response. Thought I would see what the gun guys had to say or thought about this.

I wanted to purchase a .223 rifle last year for coyote hunting but it didn't happen. I am looking again and wanted to ask you experienced yote hunters if you thought a camo gun was an advantage or worth the extra money? Since I don't know how much I will get into yote hunting I am not going to spend a lot of money on a gun. I am actually considering the Stevens Model 200 in .223. This is available in a grey synthetic or camo stock. I am leaning toward the grey synthetic based on cost but thought I would ask you guys about the camo option. I know that for turkey hunting a camo gun is nice. I wasn't sure what a coyote see's (if they are color blind)?

Thanks Guys

IMHO - Camo isn't worth the extra cost. I've hunted coyotes with wood-stocked, blued rifles for almost 35 years. More important to have the right clothing (especially in the cold) and sit still.

Camo on the gun is not necessary. If you are going for better concealment, use camo tape and strips of mesh to break up the outline of the gun and yourself. But even that is probably not necessary. I have had plenty of success hunting without having a camo gun or camo clothing.

Camo isn't necessary. And with the stevens, it won't serve as additional weather protection as it's only on the stock.

I just sent a stock out to Dynamic Finishes to get coated in camo, cost was $65 plus shipping. I'd get the synthetic stock based on the price difference, and in the future if you'd like to have a camo stock instead, you can either purchase a camo stock, or send it out and get coated. I haven't received my stock back yet, so I cannot comment on the quality yet, but from what I've read its very good.

camo doesnt matter, animals have been being killed for a long time with guns befor camo paint on a gun came out. i do prefer the camo on the metal parts cause its wipe and go, and ya dont have ta worry bout it rustin. either way is good.

i guess what im sayin is i gotta bar shortrac in moassy oak breakup and i luv , what i do hate is havin to go and spray all the other guns down so the bluin dont turn orange or red.

I use a Winchester Mod 70 Coyote in 243. It has a stainless barrel and a wood stock. I dont think it really makes a difference and like the above post stated its not worth the extra bucks.

Im already in cover when Im hunting Yotes.

I bought two rolls of camo form. One in digital desert, the other in digital woodland. With these two colors, I can camo my gun for most any environment I shoot in. And I wrap it a little loose to kinda "blur" up the outline.

I have absolutely no idea if that actually made any difference when hunting. But it makes me feel a little better knowing I don't have to wonder if I should have.

camo patterns are for catching hunters, not killing animals.

on sunny days the blueing will kill you with the shine

Camo is not a necessity. If you want to tinker with your rifle you can always paint it yourself. Here are a few I have done just for the hell of it.

For my daughter




For me

ACLAKEY, very nice job for a do it yourself paint job. I have to say I'm very impressed. What's your secret? What type of paint do you use for a synthetic stock?

Thanks for sharing.

just get the local "tagger" to do ya one up L.A style lol

I have been using the Krylon Camouflage with Fusion. It is an ultra matte color that actually bonds with the plastic.

http://www.krylon.com/products/camou...on_technology/

For the webbing effect I have been using Krylon Webbing spray. I can only find it at Jo-Anns online store.

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...RODID=prd33891

It comes out of the can as you see it on the stock. Very easy stuff to use.

I will let the stock sit for a week and cure than hit it with ultra matte clear coat finish. It adds a little extra protection. Don't spray the clear coat on until the paint is cured or it will stay tacky and never really set up.

Camo not neccesary but Save has a Model 10 Predator Kit Scope Bareel Stock is all camo Found it in a magizine for a dealers cost of 612.00 in 223 and 204

Hey ACLakey,

Just curious, what did you use to tape off your gun? I like how you left the grip panels the way they came, but I've been having a heck of a time taping off mine. I always end up with a raised or jagged edge. I've tried blue and green painter's tape. Any tips?

I have painted several guns for predator hunting. As to if it makes a big difference or not I'm not sure. I do like the fact that a painted gun is much less likely to rust. I have alway used the krylon ultra flat paint. Its easy, cheap, and really quick to touch up.

I was predator calling one time in the dead of winter, was using a black synthetic stocked Ruger 10/22mag when a fox came in to the call. It was about 60 yards out and moving thru some brush so I sat up a little and held up the rifle waiting for it to come out the other side. As soon as it cleared the brush it lit out like its tail was on fire. I couldn't figure it, I hadn't moved and was very well camoed up with snow camo, there wasn't any real reason it should have spooked, the only thing I could figure was that the all black rifle stuck out like s ore thumb against all that white. I painted the whole rifle in a snow camo that night and then waited a week for the paint smell to wear off. A week later I called in the same field and the fox came in and I shot it. Did it happen because I had the rifle painted up? Not sure, but I know it doens't hurt anything.

If you don't want to pain your rifle you can do an excellent cammo job using white "vet wrap" a bandaging wrap generally used for horses, it is rubberized and only sticks to itself. Here are a couple of pictures of some of my predator rifles.

I use the standard blue painters tape and then trim with an exacto knife. If I cut too much or don't like the edge I just put more tape on and re trim. Just take your time and it will come out great.

Ok. Thanks. I just hate taking my time.:rolleye0011: