Do you really need a camo shotgun?
04-01-2011, 05:22 PM
#21
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 655
I had one camo gun once - laid it down and never found it!
That is Matte finish though.
There are times I do beleive that in sunlight and a high gloss blued barrel it may cost you a bird.
There is a few other factors to consider.
My Duck gun is camo (can double as a turkey back up if needed) and that Camo finish is far easier to take care of. It rust very little if at all.
So as Adrian said - Camo from head to toe and even with the gun - it may help you in some tough situations. But planning ahead and being in the shadows many a Gloss finish had killed a turkey. Done right all the Turkey should see is a "O"
JW
That is Matte finish though.
There are times I do beleive that in sunlight and a high gloss blued barrel it may cost you a bird.
There is a few other factors to consider.
My Duck gun is camo (can double as a turkey back up if needed) and that Camo finish is far easier to take care of. It rust very little if at all.
So as Adrian said - Camo from head to toe and even with the gun - it may help you in some tough situations. But planning ahead and being in the shadows many a Gloss finish had killed a turkey. Done right all the Turkey should see is a "O"
JW
Well put JW! And my oh my... just look at that paintbrush!!!
Kim
04-01-2011, 05:42 PM
#22
Spike
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: S.W. Virginia
Posts: 94
Camo looks good and it's a selling point,however I do feel that if a gun with any sheen to it poses the posibility of spoking a bird or even a deer if it's a sunny day and the sunlight catches the finish and creates a flash or glare.
04-02-2011, 10:43 AM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 2,670
Camo is not needed, but there are times when it could help. However I wouldn't go out with a shiny blued barrel. Have you ever seen somebody carrying one a couple hundred yards away in the sun before? The are very shiny. I think you would be alright with the gunsock or tape though.
04-04-2011, 06:01 AM
#26
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Damascus MD
Posts: 2,751
No, but it certainly doesnt hurt, and there are so many cool things you can do to customize your gear. Some UltimateCamo on a dipped turkey gun.
Last edited by Diesel77; 04-04-2011 at 06:14 AM. Reason: added a pic
04-04-2011, 03:59 PM
#27
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 214
My grand dad never used camo on his guns. They were always regular wood stocks with blued barrels.. He said you dont need all that camo to kill a turkey... Just patience, a little luck, lots of scouting, a good turkey call, and a good hiding spot in the woods!
I would tend to agree with him... I just happen to have an 835 ultimag thats camo because I got a great deal on it!
I would tend to agree with him... I just happen to have an 835 ultimag thats camo because I got a great deal on it!
04-05-2011, 11:19 AM
#29
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southern Michigan
Posts: 171
04-05-2011, 11:22 AM
#30
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southern Michigan
Posts: 171