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best camo method??

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  • 02-10-2011 10:19pm
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    jimmyd87
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭


    Anyone recommend the best way of camoing an r700.
    I dont want to go at it and makes a balls of it without some advice ! :D


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    johngalway
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    A Remington 700 rifle :confused:

    What are you going to be using it for?


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    jimmyd87
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭jimmyd87


    an sps, be using ot for deer.


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    Tackleberrywho
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    jimmyd87 wrote: »
    an sps, be using ot for deer.

    A PSE Composites Green Coloured stock does me ;)
    Makes the Rifle floated and shoot better


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    FISMA
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    If the firearm was not camo'd by the factory, I would not attempt anything permanent, like paint. I don't think you'll ever be happy with the finish and the chances are you'll regret the choice.

    As tack said, buying a new camo stock that is free floated is a good idea.

    I would also recommend tape (camo form gun wrap). It's not permanent and does the job. I love blue steel and wood stocks. The tape helps protect both in the field.


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    Mr.Flibble
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭Mr.Flibble


    FISMA wrote: »
    I would also recommend tape (camo form gun wrap). It's not permanent and does the job. I love blue steel and wood stocks. The tape helps protect both in the field.

    He's right. That or ordinary tape and a bit of scrim.

    Much cheaper than a fancy bouyant stock.


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    jimmyd87
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭jimmyd87


    Thanks for the input lads, think I'll take a gawk at the tape idea first!!!


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    Deer Hunter DL
    Registered Users Posts: 586 ✭✭✭Deer Hunter DL


    deer are color blind so if your looking to camo your gun it will only be for your self to enjoy looking at , i do like the camo covered guns my self


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    tac foley
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    Mr.Flibble wrote: »
    He's right. That or ordinary tape and a bit of scrim.

    Much cheaper than a fancy bouyant stock.

    'Much cheaper......' - Two of my favourite words when used together...:D

    tac


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    Tackleberrywho
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    Tape is handy
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    garv123
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    Deer Hunter DL wrote: »
    deer are color blind so if your looking to camo your gun it will only be for your self to enjoy looking at , i do like the camo covered guns my self
    They are red-green colourblind, which is why they cant see the orange colour of the hats and jackets hunters in america wear
    You dont want the sun reflecting off the barrel or scope like a mirror though. they'll spot that a mile away and pick up your movement.


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    jimmyd87
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭jimmyd87


    Sound again lads, much appreciated, few very handy bits of info there :D


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    DonnchaMc
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭DonnchaMc


    http://youtu.be/qTr8xE5Z69A

    A Welsh lad now living in the USA did this great job on a rifle build..

    the link shows how he camod it, looks well easy
    although id be trying it on a few hurleys or something till i felt comfy doing it to a stock..

    hope the link works, not very good at that that sorta thing myself


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    lb1981
    Closed Accounts Posts: 965 ✭✭✭lb1981


    Tackleberrywho wrote: »
    Tape is handy
    176677.png
    What is the tape like to get off, does it leave any marks on the gun ?


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    Tackleberrywho
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    lb1981 wrote: »
    What is the tape like to get off, does it leave any marks on the gun ?

    That Tape is self adhering so it can be unwrapped easily.
    Small amount of grime residue but nothing a wipe of a rag won't fix.

    I replaced the tape when it was getting very worn and after I had been out in very heavy rain


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    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    I imagine there would be legal issues with handing a rifle over to a unlicensed individual for painting.
    Yes?


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    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    Genghiz Cohen wrote: »
    I imagine there would be legal issues with handing a rifle over to a unlicensed individual for painting.
    Yes?

    Not the stock AFAIK, only the Action. Unless the painter was also a RFD.

    Most guys only paint the stock anyway


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    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    Tackleberrywho wrote: »
    Not the stock AFAIK, only the Action. Unless the painter was also a RFD.

    Most guys only paint the stock anyway

    A R700 is bolt action IIRC. If I kept the bolt and mag could I hand it over? Or would I need to take the trigger assembly as well?


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    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    Genghiz Cohen wrote: »
    A R700 is bolt action IIRC. If I kept the bolt and mag could I hand it over? Or would I need to take the trigger assembly as well?

    Yes a Remington 700 is one of the most famous Bolt Action Rifles there is.
    you are getting into a grey area there in regards to removing parts to make it "safe to hand over to a third party", if you want black and white, then the answer is NO.

    They are all considered components/parts. that only a RFD or Licensed person can have in their possession.

    Anything you can't get mail order basically


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    deerhunter1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,703 ✭✭✭deerhunter1


    jimmyd87 wrote: »
    Anyone recommend the best way of camoing an r700.
    I dont want to go at it and makes a balls of it without some advice ! :D

    Get this done any colour shape camo you want;)


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    jimmyd87
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭jimmyd87


    Nice!...is it a durable finish? Whats the damage??!:D


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    N.O.I.P.
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    One of the guys in the Club got this done to his Steyr up in Hilltop

    DSCN1096.jpg


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    deerhunter1
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    jimmyd87 wrote: »
    Nice!...is it a durable finish? Whats the damage??!:D

    Since he is related:) he only charged me for the paint, very durable duracoat oven baked on.


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    FISMA
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    deerhunter1 wrote: »
    Since he is related:) he only charged me for the paint, very durable duracoat oven baked on.
    That's painted and not dipped?

    Hope y'er man is in business. That's a beautiful looking job. Looks like Vietnam Jungle Camo.


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    Witcher
    Registered Users Posts: 14,986 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    N.O.I.P. wrote: »
    One of the guys in the Club got this done to his Steyr up in Hilltop

    <Image>

    I've seen that rifle up close and it's really nice. The paint gives it a kind of grippy feel which I liked.


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    deerhunter1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,703 ✭✭✭deerhunter1


    FISMA wrote: »
    That's painted and not dipped?

    Hope y'er man is in business. That's a beautiful looking job. Looks like Vietnam Jungle Camo.

    spray job, he is very good, he is on here goes by gunhappy, gave it to him for a test case came out very well, he does a good professional job


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    session savage
    Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭session savage


    How about this..


    http://airgunbuyer.com/details.asp?cat=Accessories&SubCat=Misc.%20Accessories&Product=2540


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    deerhunter1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,703 ✭✭✭deerhunter1


    session savage wrote: »
    How about this..


    http://airgunbuyer.com/details.asp?cat=Accessories&SubCat=Misc.%20Accessories&Product=2540


    Looks Good


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    gunhappy_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭gunhappy_ie


    Genghiz Cohen wrote: »
    A R700 is bolt action IIRC. If I kept the bolt and mag could I hand it over? Or would I need to take the trigger assembly as well?
    Genghiz Cohen wrote: »
    I imagine there would be legal issues with handing a rifle over to a unlicensed individual for painting.
    Yes?


    Not at all, as the person who is having there firearm panted is there...... some times even helping if they want to get there hands dirty :)

    GH


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    N.O.I.P.
    Registered Users Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭N.O.I.P.


    FISMA wrote: »
    That's painted and not dipped?

    Hope y'er man is in business. That's a beautiful looking job. Looks like Vietnam Jungle Camo.

    Its a friend of mine that did it. He is offering a painting service through Hilltop now. He has a number of stocks up there showing off different camo patterns.


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