Question for all you fellow gunnutz. Why would people tape a rifle with camo tape if you want a camo gun buy one. Just wondering what other peoples views are on this subject. Not dissing the guys who have done it Im just wondering whats the point
Camo tape on a gun
- Thread starter Kev303
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Adapting to different environments, maybe you want your rifle to have snow camo in the winter. Instead of buying a new gun or get yours coated it's cheaper to buy a couple rolls of camo tape.
Polar Man
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
New gun, 500+ bucks, roll of tape, 3 bucks.
I have some cadpat duct tape that sucks, it's not very sticky. I considered putting it on my savage which has an ugly stock anyway, but apathy will probably win out.
I have some cadpat duct tape that sucks, it's not very sticky. I considered putting it on my savage which has an ugly stock anyway, but apathy will probably win out.
it would give one something to do on a rainy day and a sence of accomplishment if it turned out relatively well. I haven't done one, yet. I don't really like the join line on the bottom side, that I've seen on some. I suppose on a badly nicked up stock, the camo tape might look much better. I do really like some of the ones that guys are doing with spray paint through leaves and twigs etc. I'm gonna give it a try one of these days. I just hafta pick the right candidate.
They're TOP SECRET, so no deal. If the zombie hordes ever got their hands on this stuff, we'd be toast.
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10-4, I hear ya!
Most of that camo tape is easy to put on and take off. It does not stick to the gun but sticks to itself as you wrap it around. So say if it got wet, remove and hang to dry then re-apply when gun is cleaned and dry, or change to different colour camo etc. Cheers Roscoe
I had a gun built with a nice new shiney stainless barrel that I use at the range and for hunting coyote..going to get it painted this winter but for the time being I have it wrapped in tape...when it is sunny out the stainless sticks out like a sore ####! The rest of me blends in so I figured my gun should.
I have used McNett removable camo tape on my binoculars and scopes and on one stainless muzzleloader barrel but never on the stocks or blued barrels. It prevents metal reflection and provides a great grip to the binos and partial sunshade for the scope. It is removable and washable but on barrels would hold moisture and require fast drying or removal to prevent marring blued metals. I have also used white-off white tensor bandage to wrap exposed parts of a rifle in winter but never really expected that it really hid much when I am there breathing steam and shaking to stay warm. I guess it can't hurt anything but the hunter's firearm so if someone wants to wrap away......who cares?
RememberTheSomme
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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I guess it is to change to different environments on an as need bases, and still leave you with your as -bought rifle's finish while in your cabinet or at the range.
I Winter Warfare my M70 for Coyote in the Winter, but wouldn't want to look at a white gun all year, would be real bad using it during Deer season during the fall. If the rifle is protected properly before applying the tape of your choice, it's easily removed after the special need is over, with no ill affects to your finish.
In future I may buy a factory camo'd gun in say Mossy Oak instead of classic blue/walnut, for general use on deer and no-snow wintertime coyote, and can still Winter Warfare it for Dec-Mar snow periods.
I Winter Warfare my M70 for Coyote in the Winter, but wouldn't want to look at a white gun all year, would be real bad using it during Deer season during the fall. If the rifle is protected properly before applying the tape of your choice, it's easily removed after the special need is over, with no ill affects to your finish.
In future I may buy a factory camo'd gun in say Mossy Oak instead of classic blue/walnut, for general use on deer and no-snow wintertime coyote, and can still Winter Warfare it for Dec-Mar snow periods.
