Do you really need a camo shotgun?
03-28-2011, 01:58 PM
#11
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,437
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
Last edited by JW; 03-28-2011 at 02:02 PM.
03-28-2011, 05:23 PM
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 650
I will start by saying that one of the coolest parts of turkey hunting is putting on my mask, gloves, leafy suit, etc, and looking like a big pile of weeds. Packing a shotgun in Realtree APG just adds to that.
But...
I've had several camo turkey guns. 835, SX2, etc, in camo. My last turkey gun was all black and my current one is all black. I haven't noticed a difference in my success. (I looked cooler with the other ones though)
Here's something to think about (don't actually try this). Imagine you're the turkey looking at a hunter with a camo shotgun pointed at you and a hunter with a black shotgun pointed at you. The only thing you are going to see is the black hole at the end of the barrel on both of them
rw
But...
I've had several camo turkey guns. 835, SX2, etc, in camo. My last turkey gun was all black and my current one is all black. I haven't noticed a difference in my success. (I looked cooler with the other ones though)
Here's something to think about (don't actually try this). Imagine you're the turkey looking at a hunter with a camo shotgun pointed at you and a hunter with a black shotgun pointed at you. The only thing you are going to see is the black hole at the end of the barrel on both of them
rw
03-29-2011, 03:50 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Another - "nope". First 25+ turkeys I klilled were done in with an old Stevens Model B, SBS, 12 ga. , 2 3/4 in. .... with 30" F/F barrels. Heck I did not start wearing cammo until maybe 1980! (Army "woodland"). I must admit now that I go out looking like a 275# shrub and toting a "turkey gun" .... a fully cammoed Benelli Nova, 12 ga. that will handle 3 1/2' shells .... with a Pure Gold .670 choke. Can't say that it has made me any more dangerous to the gobblers. But man do I look the part!
03-29-2011, 04:04 PM
#17
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 6,575
the answer is YES!
well not really, but I think a camo turkey gun is certainly more important than having a camo deer gun.
I used the tape, which is bad IMO prior to getting a camo 1187.
Also used a camo sock type cover which is way nicer, and I'd strongly recommend over the tape.
If you're going to hunt turkeys with a shotgun year after year, I'd def get a turkey setup, a camo 12ga 3" or 3.5"
I quality turkey gun can double as a great geese/pheasant gun, course I see newer turkey guns with 23" barrels instead of 26 or 28"
Basically I have a camo 26" remington 1187 has the screw in chokes, I love it.
well not really, but I think a camo turkey gun is certainly more important than having a camo deer gun.
I used the tape, which is bad IMO prior to getting a camo 1187.
Also used a camo sock type cover which is way nicer, and I'd strongly recommend over the tape.
If you're going to hunt turkeys with a shotgun year after year, I'd def get a turkey setup, a camo 12ga 3" or 3.5"
I quality turkey gun can double as a great geese/pheasant gun, course I see newer turkey guns with 23" barrels instead of 26 or 28"
Basically I have a camo 26" remington 1187 has the screw in chokes, I love it.
04-01-2011, 05:38 AM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeastern PA
Posts: 136
I believe in personal camo clothing. I know fron experience that it works even at close range. On the other hand, I will not pay extra or even want camo firearms. I know from experience that, at least in deer hunting, my black or wooden stocks have never given me away. Movement is the thing that usually gives you away.