Is gun camo really necessary?
 

I am contemplating where to get a new gun with or without camo. Is it worth the huge markup for a gun with camo? Is a gun without camo that noticable to a turkey?

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

Factory camo guns aren't necessary, but I'd suggest getting a matte finish for sure. A shiny finish in the sun will give you away in a hurry.

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

A Remington 870 Express or Mossberg 835 in Woodland camo aren't priced too bad.

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

im with okdave it isnt nessisary id rather save the extra 30-40 dollars and get one without camo

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

a real turkey gun and thats all you will use it for..maybe ducks and waterfowl coz they need mag loads too...id definently invest in it...but if its gunna be an all around shotgun..and u arent big into turkey hunting just get wood and matte or synthetic and matte...a longbeard will see a normal barrel shinning and bust you...you can always get one of them camo sock deals...me im a big turkey hunter alreay at 14...im gettin my 3rd shotgun alreayd and have em all...this ones just my turkey gun...next is a autoloader...for upland...man 4 shotguns at 14 well 15 when i get em...man i got a nice gun collection already

mauser06

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

it dont have to be camo'd but i think it makes it look really cool,its whatever you like. i would get a matte finish if you dont get a camo.

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

i would look at it this way, if your gonna spend over $300 for a gun, whats another $40 for a camo finish. its like buying a $800 rifle and putting a $50 scope on it.
on the other hand, if your getting a good deal on a used gun, you can always camo it up later.

ARO

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RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

I bought my 870 with a matte finish and camo taped. It seems to work for me, it's taken three turkeys in the past three years.

"Playing under the table and dreaming"

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

It looks cool but I do not think it is absolutely necessary. I have a matte finish and it works for me.

RE: Is gun camo really necessary?
 

After this past deer season, I'm even starting to wonder how important camoflauge is in the first place. I called flocks of hens within 10 yards on 5 different occasions, with different conditions each time. With blaze orange on, these birds didn't seem to care until I started cutting rapidly and loudly.

I've never camoed my gun and have always taken turkeys---not too important.

I'm starting to think more & more that turkeys are just like deer---they depend more on improper movement than on actual sight. Hence, you can have a shiny gun barrel but you better not move it too much, or that big ol' Tom will be outta' there!!!