Can i get opinions on camouflage finishes on shotguns

privateer1939 · July 29, 2011, 06:02 PM

How good,in terms of durability, are the camouflage finishes on shotguns.......im thinking about adding one or two to my collection..... Probably a benelli, possibly a remington.
Any knowledgeable opinions about camouflaged shotguns would also be greatly appreciated.............

Tx

T. O'Heir · July 29, 2011, 08:32 PM

Marketing. Like any other finish, durability depends on what material is used. Most commercial hunting shotguns don't get roughly used so any of the finishes will do nicely. The patterns are licensed from the trade mark owner. Real Tree and Mossy Oak, for example.
I suspect for a specific length of time too. I seem to recall Remington using Real Tree at one time, but they use Mossy Oak now.
I'd just pick the shotgun and cammo pattern you like or look into Duracoat.

maxman894 · July 29, 2011, 10:13 PM

My Benelli m2 came dipped from the factory. And I also sent my other barrel and Leupold scope, rings, and base to get dipped. I love it.

chack · July 29, 2011, 11:52 PM

I think camouflage on any gun looks ridiculous, I've heard many other gun people (never fudds, alot of them like it) express the same sentiments.

I've removed painted on camo that was actually pretty well done fro 2 different rifles. I was able to win the auctions cheap because of that paint.

One was a beautiful VZ 24 with monte carlo stock, .308 barrel, and a tasco scope and gorgeous bluing under the paint ($200). I've turned down $300+ offers for it on many occasions.

The other was a Norinco SKS, with a dragunov stock, 30 rd mag, 10rd aftermarket mag, scope mount, original receiver cover, and bipod. It was all painted a digital pattern "like the navy SEALs use" ($165). After I restore it to it's original condition it will be worth more than I paid for it and the parts will get auctioned off to someone that feels the compulsion to put the equivalent of curb feelers on a KISS rifle.

I've seen alot of camouflage tapes that can be removed and wouldn't decrease the guns value to ball but a niche market. That might be a better way to go.

Camo guns seem to be more popular with shotgunners though.

maxman894 · July 30, 2011, 12:18 AM

Chack, I'm not a fan of camo guns at all unless its a hunting gun. The military ones look ridiculous.

Dave McC · July 30, 2011, 02:19 PM

A couple of mine have worn camo tape during the season. Works for me. Off after the close...

JiminTexas · July 30, 2011, 06:24 PM

"Any knowledgeable opinions about camouflaged shotguns would also be greatly appreciated............."

Knowledgeable? Well, I supose so.... I know what I like. Opinion? A useless, costly, UGLY addition to any shotgun.

Hawg · July 30, 2011, 08:11 PM

WHY??? Blued guns have been taking game ever since bluing came about. It's aesthetically unappealing and serves no useful purpose.

AllenJ · July 30, 2011, 08:57 PM

I guess I'll break the mold here but I really like the 2 I have. Both are Remington's, a 870 Turkey and a 11-87 Waterfowl. I've hunted a lot with the 11-87 over the last 5 or 6 years and the finish is still holding up. What I really like about them is that it the finish won't rust.

Slugo · July 31, 2011, 09:11 AM

they look like clown guns! Like one of the posters said above, blued guns have been taking game for years...

hogdogs · July 31, 2011, 09:36 AM

I would rather be busted with a blued and walnut gun in my hands than to bust the game with a dipped gun...

I thought they were neat at the very first but shortly after, I like them as much as I like a teal colored ford escort station wagon...

Brent

natman · August 2, 2011, 10:22 AM

Let's establish right off that you don't need a camo shotgun, at least not in the sense that it's impossible to get game without one. However, some types of game are very sharp eyed and a camo shotgun can make it a bit harder for the game to see you. How much of an edge that is depends on the game. For turkeys and ducks it helps. For upland game it doesn't make much difference.

For those who say "blued guns have killed game forever", it may be true, but do you still drive a car with a hand crank? "Electric starters are for clowns. Cars have been starting with a hand crank since cars began."

Now if you prefer a blued gun, more power to you, but seems pretty narrow minded to bash someone because their taste is a bit broader than yours.

dwaawd · August 2, 2011, 10:56 AM

Brent
"I thought they were neat at the very first but shortly after, I like them as much as I like a teal colored ford escort station wagon..."

So you had an epiphany and sold your camo sg and escort ?

Mr Dish · August 2, 2011, 01:13 PM

If you camouflage it and you drop it...how do you find it?

July 29, 2011, 06:02 PM	#1
privateer1939 Member Join Date: May 31, 2011 Location: EASTPOINTE, MICHIGAN Posts: 27	Can i get opinions on camouflage finishes on shotguns How good,in terms of durability, are the camouflage finishes on shotguns.......im thinking about adding one or two to my collection..... Probably a benelli, possibly a remington. Any knowledgeable opinions about camouflaged shotguns would also be greatly appreciated............. Tx

July 29, 2011, 08:32 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Marketing. Like any other finish, durability depends on what material is used. Most commercial hunting shotguns don't get roughly used so any of the finishes will do nicely. The patterns are licensed from the trade mark owner. Real Tree and Mossy Oak, for example. I suspect for a specific length of time too. I seem to recall Remington using Real Tree at one time, but they use Mossy Oak now. I'd just pick the shotgun and cammo pattern you like or look into Duracoat. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

August 2, 2011, 01:13 PM	#14
Mr Dish Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 2009 Location: Shepherd, MI Posts: 128	If you camouflage it and you drop it...how do you find it? __________________ Vote Libertarian or QUIT COMPLAINING!

July 29, 2011, 10:13 PM	#3
maxman894 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 141	My Benelli m2 came dipped from the factory. And I also sent my other barrel and Leupold scope, rings, and base to get dipped. I love it.

July 29, 2011, 11:52 PM	#4
chack Junior member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Location: dixie Posts: 477	I think camouflage on any gun looks ridiculous, I've heard many other gun people (never fudds, alot of them like it) express the same sentiments. I've removed painted on camo that was actually pretty well done fro 2 different rifles. I was able to win the auctions cheap because of that paint. One was a beautiful VZ 24 with monte carlo stock, .308 barrel, and a tasco scope and gorgeous bluing under the paint ($200). I've turned down $300+ offers for it on many occasions. The other was a Norinco SKS, with a dragunov stock, 30 rd mag, 10rd aftermarket mag, scope mount, original receiver cover, and bipod. It was all painted a digital pattern "like the navy SEALs use" ($165). After I restore it to it's original condition it will be worth more than I paid for it and the parts will get auctioned off to someone that feels the compulsion to put the equivalent of curb feelers on a KISS rifle. I've seen alot of camouflage tapes that can be removed and wouldn't decrease the guns value to ball but a niche market. That might be a better way to go. Camo guns seem to be more popular with shotgunners though.

July 30, 2011, 12:18 AM	#5
maxman894 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 141	Chack, I'm not a fan of camo guns at all unless its a hunting gun. The military ones look ridiculous.

July 30, 2011, 02:19 PM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	A couple of mine have worn camo tape during the season. Works for me. Off after the close...

July 30, 2011, 06:24 PM	#7
JiminTexas Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2010 Posts: 149	"Any knowledgeable opinions about camouflaged shotguns would also be greatly appreciated............." Knowledgeable? Well, I supose so.... I know what I like. Opinion? A useless, costly, UGLY addition to any shotgun.

July 30, 2011, 08:11 PM	#8
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	WHY??? Blued guns have been taking game ever since bluing came about. It's aesthetically unappealing and serves no useful purpose.

July 30, 2011, 08:57 PM	#9
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	I guess I'll break the mold here but I really like the 2 I have. Both are Remington's, a 870 Turkey and a 11-87 Waterfowl. I've hunted a lot with the 11-87 over the last 5 or 6 years and the finish is still holding up. What I really like about them is that it the finish won't rust.

July 31, 2011, 09:11 AM	#10
Slugo Junior member Join Date: September 15, 2001 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,007	they look like clown guns! Like one of the posters said above, blued guns have been taking game for years...

July 31, 2011, 09:36 AM	#11
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	I would rather be busted with a blued and walnut gun in my hands than to bust the game with a dipped gun... I thought they were neat at the very first but shortly after, I like them as much as I like a teal colored ford escort station wagon... Brent

August 2, 2011, 10:22 AM	#12
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,606	Let's establish right off that you don't need a camo shotgun, at least not in the sense that it's impossible to get game without one. However, some types of game are very sharp eyed and a camo shotgun can make it a bit harder for the game to see you. How much of an edge that is depends on the game. For turkeys and ducks it helps. For upland game it doesn't make much difference. For those who say "blued guns have killed game forever", it may be true, but do you still drive a car with a hand crank? "Electric starters are for clowns. Cars have been starting with a hand crank since cars began." Now if you prefer a blued gun, more power to you, but seems pretty narrow minded to bash someone because their taste is a bit broader than yours.

August 2, 2011, 10:56 AM	#13
dwaawd Member Join Date: March 24, 2011 Location: Kalifornstan Posts: 73	Brent "I thought they were neat at the very first but shortly after, I like them as much as I like a teal colored ford escort station wagon..." So you had an epiphany and sold your camo sg and escort ?