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#1221910 - 02/17/09 12:32 AM Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubb...p;vc=1&nt=2 Here's the cleaned up version. Quote: Finally got my M4 shooting the way I wanted! When I first mounted the scope on it, it would group 2- 2 1/2" at 100. I then went to work! First I added a freefloat tube & installed it myself. That helped! went to about MOA with that addition! Next, the trigger was hard, grinding & horrible....I added a single stage RRA National Match that was a takeoff from another member here. It worked wonders! I took it out to the range & was getting 1 1/2" groups at 200 yards on a warm barrel....(can't beat that for a pick-up/calling rifle...) OK, now that I have the rifle shooting well, & am probabaly finished with taking it apart, beyond fieldstripping for cleaning I decided it needed PAINT! I hope this might help those that want to paint their AR, or stock on the bolt gun they deem needs it. The terrain here is arid desert Southwest, so, I choose my colors with that in mind. The paint I like is Rustoleum. I use a glass cleaner to get all the oil off the surface to be painted. Make sure the surface is dry before starting. I then tape off all the areas that I don't want paint on...scope numbers, buttpad, logos, etc. I used a flip-up set of caps set to the first ring on my Leupold to add contrast & protect the lens. Next, I give the rifle the base coat. I used a textured Rustoleum "Sandstone" paint because it matches the terrain here & is very, very dull.... After getting coverage I want, I start applying the camo colors one at a time. I usually add 3 colors of the terrain to the basecoat for desired effect. In this case I used a grey, brown, & light green....Applied in that order. I spray the color into a paper plate, then use artist sponges with the texture I want to apply the dipped paint to the rifle.... continued... Quote: Next, I add the green for the last color. I use it sparingly, as a little green goes a long way! After allowing dry time, I spray the rifle with a clear, dull protective coat of clear Rustoleum. This protects the camo & adds durability for years of service. If you scratch it, just dab some color on with a Q-tip.! And lastly, I pull off the taped areas that were covering my non-paint items. As you can see, it is pretty effective camo for the area I hunt! You can adjust the colors to suit your hunting conditions, season & terrain. This is how the rifle started life with me... After a little gunsmith & accurizing, this $570 bargain bin rifle has really impressed me with it's reliability & accuracy. I'd put it up against rifles costing more than twice what I have in it... I hope the tutorial in paint helps those of you wanting to know how. Any opinions you guys want to share with me is appreciated as well. Tell me what you think, or offer suggestions.... Thanks! Barry Edited by rockinbbar (02/19/09 11:48 AM) _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1221911 - 02/18/09 01:02 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
HardcoreSlot Die Hard Member Registered: 09/07/08 Posts: 964 Loc: Spring Creek, Nevada	i think id be cool to see the outcome of some of the guns people have tried this on. would it be ok if we posted our results in this thread? COOL! heres mine! Edited by HardcoreSlot (02/18/09 03:31 AM)
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#1221912 - 02/18/09 01:44 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: HardcoreSlot]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	Sure! Go for it! _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1221913 - 02/18/09 08:25 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: HardcoreSlot]
apexpredator Predator Master Registered: 02/06/09 Posts: 73	Here are a couple I have done. All my rifles are done with Krylon Fusion, ultra flat camo colors, and a faux finish sponge. Enjoy the pics Apex _________________________ When you are an Apex Predator, everything else is Prey.
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#1221914 - 02/18/09 01:07 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: apexpredator]
Webopper Die Hard Member Registered: 03/02/05 Posts: 914 Loc: Buckeye, AZ	I notice that Barry and Apex did the barrels. Did you guys do any special prep for the barrels? The barrel I'm looking at doing is blued, and I've heard of people hitting it with some 400 or 600 wet/dry, but the thought of that really makes me nervous.
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#1221915 - 02/18/09 01:25 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Webopper]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	I use a good glass cleaner to take off the oil from the bbl. but in this case, the finish was matte on the barrel, so the paint sticks well. A bright stainless barrel is a different story, and will require bead blasting or something to "rough-up" the finish some to stick well. _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1221916 - 02/18/09 01:32 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
apexpredator Predator Master Registered: 02/06/09 Posts: 73	I rough everything with 400 wet dry, and clean with rubbing alcohol, I am not trying to remove finish, just rough the surface so the paint can stick to the surface well. Apex _________________________ When you are an Apex Predator, everything else is Prey.
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#1221917 - 02/20/09 08:47 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: apexpredator]
BUTCHER45 Die Hard Member Registered: 08/03/07 Posts: 705 Loc: Oregon	I just re-did mine with the sponge technique a few weeks ago, to better match the timber, and clear cuts I have been hunting. It was to lightly colored at first, and now it really blends in with the timber (picture was taken in the backyard, though). The Rustoleum paints are very easy to work with. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x65/butcher45/Thickwoods014.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x65/butcher45/Thickwoods007.jpg _________________________ BUTCHER45 "Treat me good, and I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, and I'll treat you worse." Sonny Barger "When an animal dies quick there is no further argument." Veral Smith
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#1221918 - 02/21/09 10:56 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: BUTCHER45]
knockemdown suburban redneck Registered: 02/19/03 Posts: 4744 Loc: NY	I did my 25Wizzer... and my 6x45...
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#1221919 - 02/24/09 05:41 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: knockemdown]
copper Seasoned Member Registered: 08/15/04 Posts: 215 Loc: OH	If I did that good of a job on mine I would lose my gun for sure.
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#1221920 - 02/24/09 08:41 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: copper]
bigboar Predator Master Registered: 12/22/08 Posts: 65 Loc: ontario	No kidding, Copper. A couple of years ago I simply wrapped some white electrical tape, in a none regular pattern, around a walnut stocked 223. I leaned the rifle against a tree for a minute or 3 and when I turned around it took me about 30 sec.s to find it. It was only about 5 steps away but the white pattern hid it against the white snow in the woods. Those jobs look splendid and I'm envious. Now you've tempted me. I think I'll try it with my 870 slug gun first to see how it turns out.
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#1221921 - 03/19/09 02:00 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: bigboar]
Weston Die Hard Member Registered: 11/21/07 Posts: 583 Loc: Tucson AZ	Just got done painted the new shotgun, I followed this tutorial pretty closely. althought I did bigger patches with the sponge here it is done. _________________________ Rest in peace Andy Hinds ---
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#1221922 - 03/19/09 10:22 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Weston]
knockemdown suburban redneck Registered: 02/19/03 Posts: 4744 Loc: NY	Lookin good Weston! Being that you like shooing off those ladders, maybe you could have painted the underside "sky blue" for a better camo effect for those coyotes looking up at ya
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#1221923 - 03/19/09 11:07 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: knockemdown]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	It does look great Weston! Good Job! Now...Go shoot something! _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1221924 - 05/04/09 04:04 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
TradBowBryce Junior Member Registered: 06/08/07 Posts: 32 Loc: Hattiesburg, Mississippi	Very Nice _________________________ Give It Everything Or Nothing, Don't Halfway do Anything.....
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#1221925 - 05/14/09 11:53 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Big_Red_Fox Seasoned Member Registered: 01/11/09 Posts: 256 Loc: Montana	WOW! Looks like some very nice work out there from a lot of very talented and dedicated guys. I'm highly impressed. _________________________
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#1221926 - 05/16/09 03:55 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Big_Red_Fox Seasoned Member Registered: 01/11/09 Posts: 256 Loc: Montana	You guys inspired me to show a weapon of mine. Thought I would add a little different one in winter camo. I'll show the first one with just the factory buttstock and caa pistolgrip painted flat white. Then two others to show the difference after sponge camo. [image][/image] Now this one is after I got the guts to sponge camo the whole gun. [image][/image] That broke it up quite a bit better and allowed the gun to blend in with my camo and the terrain I hunt in the winter a lot better. Here's two more. [image][/image] [image][/image] Anyway, just something a little different...please let me know what you guys think. I am open to new methods and ideas for the future. _________________________
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#1221927 - 05/29/09 02:31 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Big_Red_Fox]
3006gvt New Member Registered: 03/02/09 Posts: 4 Loc: Vancouver Wa	Someone please tell me what an artists sponge is and where to get them? Thanks
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#1221928 - 05/29/09 04:15 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: 3006gvt]
t/c223encore Die Hard Member with a vengeance Registered: 11/18/04 Posts: 4496 Loc: N.E. California	Quote: Someone please tell me what an artists sponge is and where to get them? Thanks Go to the craft section of wal-mart and get a pack of natural sponges. They are cheaper in the craft section than the paint section. t/c223encore.
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#1221929 - 05/29/09 04:21 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: t/c223encore]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	You can get them at Home Depot, or Lowes as well, in the paint dept. _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1221930 - 06/07/09 01:16 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
3006gvt New Member Registered: 03/02/09 Posts: 4 Loc: Vancouver Wa	Thanks for the info. FRJ
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#1221931 - 07/20/09 04:07 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: 3006gvt]
TNyoteboy Die Hard Member II Registered: 01/25/06 Posts: 1092 Loc: West TN -Good ole USA	My stab at it. Remington 700P _________________________ 1*
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#1342904 - 08/05/09 10:52 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: TNyoteboy]
warpig602 Die Hard Member III Registered: 07/31/09 Posts: 3049 Loc: Phoenix, Az...now Iowa	Originally Posted By: TNyoteboy My stab at it. Remington 700P Wow, perfect match on the colors, nice job!
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#1344103 - 08/07/09 05:14 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: warpig602]
Webopper Die Hard Member Registered: 03/02/05 Posts: 914 Loc: Buckeye, AZ	Finally got the time and nerve to do up the Tikka...
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#1348294 - 08/12/09 09:22 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
backwoodshunter Junior Member Registered: 08/12/09 Posts: 37 Loc: virgina	hi all i am new here.i seen that a few are posting pics of their rifles that they painted so i figured i would post mine. let me know what yall think. its not finished yet. [img:left][/img] [img:left][/img]
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#1368102 - 09/08/09 09:55 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: backwoodshunter]
bushy Die Hard Member III Registered: 09/16/05 Posts: 2573 Loc: Cave Creek, Arizona	Carnimore T3RG .223 _________________________ CARNIMORE
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#1369292 - 09/10/09 11:07 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: t/c223encore]
TNyoteboy Die Hard Member II Registered: 01/25/06 Posts: 1092 Loc: West TN -Good ole USA	Originally Posted By: t/c223encore Quote: Someone please tell me what an artists sponge is and where to get them? Thanks Go to the craft section of wal-mart and get a pack of natural sponges. They are cheaper in the craft section than the paint section. t/c223encore. Main thing is to make sure you get one with the large "bubbles" or holes in it. _________________________ 1*
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#1369500 - 09/10/09 05:46 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: TNyoteboy]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	Can someone help? I had an old 870 wingmaster I am in the process of painting it 9-2009. It had rust and some pitting. I sanded most of the gun. In order for me to get the worst of it I had to hit it with some 220. I then did the process of sanding it as smooth as possible with lighter grit paper down to very fine scuff pad. I put a coat of gray primer on, let that dry then finished the primer with its 2nd coat. Heres my question.. When the second coat dried it has somewhat of a rough texture in some spots, almost like I added grits of sand. So I then very very lightly hit the primer with a very fine scuff pad , they came out. At 530 "today" I put my first coat of khaki tan on. Should if when dry it has small bumps should I scuff lightly again? Is this part of the job? Also after I have all my colors on and if again it is a little bumpy looking do I scuff lightly and then clear? I "think" I am holding it far enough away and I dont think I am putting to much on ? Help guys? Edited by Kenawell1 (09/10/09 05:48 PM) _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1369518 - 09/10/09 06:14 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	Thwe sandy grain will stay somewhat, but after you put a clearcoat on, it won't feel gritty. Don't scuff it before the clearcoat. It'll stick just fine. It may smell like "paint" for a couple of days, but it goes away. Sounds like you are doing it right. Post pics when you are done. Barry _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1369545 - 09/10/09 06:42 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	Barry, Ill start taking pics now. The one thing with this gun is it has a camo remington stock and forearm that are like brand new. The stock has some weird shapes and colors. its kinda like all ran together. I decided not to paint it this time anyway. I am just painting the reciver, barrel and the pump peice. I have painted things before just not a gun. Barry I am also using the H.S. Camo paint. I got a can of minwax clear polyurethane will that be fine? _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1369553 - 09/10/09 06:56 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
bigdog1 Die Hard Member III Registered: 03/11/08 Posts: 2525 Loc: Mesa, Az	I'll throw a few of mine in the pot. Rem700 in .17 Did about 4 months ago. This is the Third paint job that it has had. I get bored with them easy. I might change them here in the next couple of weeks. _________________________ NRA MEMBER GUNS HAVE ONLY TWO ENEMIES; RUST AND POLITICIANS
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#1370782 - 09/12/09 07:32 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: bigdog1]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	I have pics of the finished 870. Can I send them to someone so they can post them? _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1370837 - 09/12/09 08:49 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	Is MinWax fast drying Polyurethane clear satin ok for my clear? _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1371715 - 09/14/09 09:58 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	I am not sure if I did this right. Heres my finished 870. _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1371725 - 09/14/09 10:12 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	Kenawell, The paint job looks great! Very interesting pattern. One thing I noticed is that you took it apart when painting it. There's nothing wrong with that, but you need to be sure the paint is not going to affect the operation of you slide & the chambering of a shell from the chamber end of the barrel. When I paint something I usually keep disassembly to a minimum to protect the internal moving parts. Great looking camo though. Barry _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1371732 - 09/14/09 10:22 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	Barry, Thanks , I hope nothing goes wrong I didnt want paint on the stock and forend b.c they wre already camo and brand new. I taped some of the parts as ya can see. If theres a problem I can try to take the paint off whatever is giving me the issue. I have not put er togeher yet. How many coats of clear do you usE? _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1371735 - 09/14/09 10:25 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	I know its different then others I see Has anyone removed the paint yet and what do you use? _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1372370 - 09/15/09 01:14 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
ballistictip Seasoned Member Registered: 08/19/09 Posts: 372 Loc: missouri	unsure what to do to a stainless barrel, got a couple of savage lrprec. with 26" stainles, don't like camo wrap, would love to paint. _________________________ don't fear that which you don't know,fear that which you do know
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#1372414 - 09/15/09 02:30 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: ballistictip]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	BT, I have painted stainless with good results. Here's the first rifle I did over 2 years ago. The barrel is a 24" stainless. The only trouble I have had with it is that if you bang the barrel against something hard, it may chip off a very small bit of paint. I fix that by spraying a small amount of the camo paint in a paper plate & dipping a Q-Tip in it, then just dobbing it on to cover up the chip. It hasn't flaked off in big pieces, & has not affected accuracy. Even got the barrel pretty hot a couple of times. Barry _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1372447 - 09/15/09 03:35 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
dmaxguy2008 Predator Master Registered: 08/13/09 Posts: 70 Loc: wyoming	heres a couple of my model 700 varmint SF in 220 Swift
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#1373904 - 09/17/09 10:13 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
Charliebee Seasoned Member Registered: 11/03/04 Posts: 359 Loc: Dallas, Tx	Originally Posted By: Kenawell1 I am not sure if I did this right. Here's my finished 870. What, there's a gun in those pictures? Coulda fooled me... Did fool me actually! _________________________
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#1376509 - 09/22/09 12:27 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Charliebee]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	charliebee. compliment or am I understanding wrong? _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1376510 - 09/22/09 12:29 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	I also kinda found this painting idea kinda addicting. I have also since painted part of my decoy and my night hunting light! _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1376592 - 09/22/09 03:47 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
TNyoteboy Die Hard Member II Registered: 01/25/06 Posts: 1092 Loc: West TN -Good ole USA	I think what he meant was that you did such a good job that he couldn't see your weapon in the pic. Good job Dave, hope my messages helped you figure the technique out. And I see you figured the photo posting thing out too _________________________ 1*
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#1376655 - 09/22/09 05:29 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: TNyoteboy]
Kenawell1 Seasoned Member Registered: 03/06/09 Posts: 479 Loc: CENTRAL PA	Yeah thanks man, Its seems like I cant stop! _________________________ HELLO TO THE ADDICTED! MY NAME IS DAVE. I LIVE IN ALTOONA PA. I LOVE MY WIFE,KIDS,THE OUTDOORS,HUNTING,GUNS. AND MUCH MORE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL PREDATOR HUNTERS ON THIS FORUM!
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#1389551 - 10/11/09 11:17 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
JxMAN25 New Member Registered: 10/10/09 Posts: 11 Loc: Salem Oregon	so i have a woodstock gun could i paint a woodstock rifle.
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#1390084 - 10/12/09 06:19 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: JxMAN25]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	Sure you can. I've done several. You can actually take a pretty ugly wood stock & give it new life with a paint job. Barry _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1403494 - 10/30/09 12:37 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
druupy Junior Member Registered: 09/25/01 Posts: 49 Loc: Roosevelt, Ut 84066	Does it matter if I take the barrel off before I paint it? And how important is a clear cote. I bought the Krylon camo paint and it doesnt look like it requires a clear coat.
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#1404893 - 11/01/09 12:45 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
ElkDog Seasoned Member Registered: 08/11/06 Posts: 216 Loc: Western Colorado	Those paint jobs look great! Makes me want to spend a little time outback with my 22-250 and some paint. Thanks for sharing.
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#1409115 - 11/06/09 06:33 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: druupy]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	Originally Posted By: druupy Does it matter if I take the barrel off before I paint it? And how important is a clear cote. I bought the Krylon camo paint and it doesnt look like it requires a clear coat. You can paint barrel on or off. The clearcoat adds durability to the paintjob, and makes cleaning it easy without rubbing off the painted finish. When mine gets dirty I spray the paintjob with glass cleaner and wipe it off. No oil. _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1409898 - 11/07/09 08:58 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: dmaxguy2008]
6mm06 PM senior Registered: 07/31/05 Posts: 9238 Loc: USA	Hey Barry, Ever thought of doing a short video on the "how to" of the camo process. Maybe do a complete camo job and give instruction as you go. Some guys like me are visual learners and like to see it done before jumping in. Just a thought about a video. I for one would be interested in purchasing a copy. David
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#1418755 - 11/18/09 10:26 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: 6mm06]
mtcurman Retired Moderator Registered: 08/24/09 Posts: 4661 Loc: Montana	Me and Dad just finished his marlin 60. We think it turned out pretty good. Here are some before and after pics. Before: After: Note the sponged toy in the back! ~Ben Edited by mtcurman (07/04/10 03:48 PM) Edit Reason: to make pics bigger _________________________ Ain't no point getting out of bed, if you ain't livin' the dream...
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#1426204 - 11/27/09 04:58 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: mtcurman]
WebbyAr15 Predator Master Registered: 11/19/09 Posts: 91 Loc: Indiana	All of these camo jobs looks great. This christmas break hopefully I will be able to try my hand at it
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#1427020 - 11/28/09 05:53 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: WebbyAr15]
gonzaga Die Hard Member with a vengeance Registered: 01/22/02 Posts: 4365 Loc: Raton, NM U.S.A.	I am going out to the garage to paint up my rifle, I will post some pics when I get done. _________________________ Tighten up your helmet and grab your crayons Turbo.....this could get bumpy....
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#1427084 - 11/28/09 07:33 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: gonzaga]
gonzaga Die Hard Member with a vengeance Registered: 01/22/02 Posts: 4365 Loc: Raton, NM U.S.A.	Sorry for the quality of the photos, this digital camera isn't that good. Thank all of you guys that posted pics of your rifles and for all of the tips that you guys supplied. I was intimidated to do this until I read your guys' posts and tips. Thanks, gonzaga _________________________ Tighten up your helmet and grab your crayons Turbo.....this could get bumpy....
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#1428419 - 11/30/09 01:25 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: gonzaga]
gumboot458 Die Hard Member Registered: 11/16/08 Posts: 896 Loc: Copper Basin Interior Alaska ...	Here is my 223 M700 VTR I traded off ..Here is another but the camo paint job truely does it's job . _________________________ You are being watched.
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#1428420 - 11/30/09 01:28 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: gumboot458]
gumboot458 Die Hard Member Registered: 11/16/08 Posts: 896 Loc: Copper Basin Interior Alaska ...	I,m trying to get up the nerve to tackle my new Ruger 243 , and CZ 223 ...... _________________________ You are being watched.
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#1428428 - 11/30/09 01:44 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: gumboot458]
gumboot458 Die Hard Member Registered: 11/16/08 Posts: 896 Loc: Copper Basin Interior Alaska ...	Gonzaga; I really like the 527 you did .. .. One thing I didn,t do on the VTR was put a clear coat on it to protect the color coat ... What cal is your 527 ???? _________________________ You are being watched.
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#1429183 - 11/30/09 10:44 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: gumboot458]
gonzaga Die Hard Member with a vengeance Registered: 01/22/02 Posts: 4365 Loc: Raton, NM U.S.A.	it is a .223. I love that gun, but I think my son is gonna steal it from me. He shot it the other day and told me"I really like this gun!" _________________________ Tighten up your helmet and grab your crayons Turbo.....this could get bumpy....
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#1454294 - 12/23/09 01:10 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: JxMAN25]
BrentWin Die Hard Member Registered: 02/21/06 Posts: 634 Loc: Fulton, MO	Originally Posted By: JxMAN25 so i have a woodstock gun could i paint a woodstock rifle. Sure, you just need different colors and patterns. Edited by BrentWin (12/23/09 01:11 PM) _________________________ Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day. Harry Truman
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#1460018 - 12/27/09 11:13 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: BrentWin]
predatorhunter22 Predator Master Registered: 12/04/07 Posts: 87 Loc: MI. Lenawee county USA	Had to try on one of my ARs Here is the outcome _________________________
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#1465408 - 12/31/09 11:06 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: predatorhunter22]
gonzaga Die Hard Member with a vengeance Registered: 01/22/02 Posts: 4365 Loc: Raton, NM U.S.A.	Nice looking rig there predhuntr22. _________________________ Tighten up your helmet and grab your crayons Turbo.....this could get bumpy....
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#1470715 - 01/04/10 03:56 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: gonzaga]
bradmhendrickson Seasoned Member Registered: 01/30/07 Posts: 381 Loc: PA, USA	Decided to do the stock of my savage 17 hmr. Not too bad. Looks more like desert camo but should blend into hedgerows and grass fields pretty well.
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#1471249 - 01/04/10 08:49 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: bradmhendrickson]
Brasshound Seasoned Member Registered: 12/09/09 Posts: 456 Loc: Montana	This is what OD green, and Prison Pink Cerakote looks like together. She is now not sure if she likes the combo, or pattern. What do you think?
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#1471303 - 01/04/10 09:12 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Brasshound]
OldTurtle Former Moderator Registered: 12/20/05 Posts: 19624 Loc: East Central FL	To be honest, I'm not sure I do either...Tan, Rust or Darker Green would look better... Sorry.. The AR looks really good though.. _________________________ Nature shares her secrets not to those that hurry by, but to those that walk with a happy heart and a seeing eye...
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#1471488 - 01/04/10 10:26 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: OldTurtle]
Brasshound Seasoned Member Registered: 12/09/09 Posts: 456 Loc: Montana	Ya, I am with you, just not grabbing me either..
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#1486391 - 01/16/10 08:28 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Weston]
mtcurman Retired Moderator Registered: 08/24/09 Posts: 4661 Loc: Montana	Originally Posted By: Weston Just got done painted the new shotgun, I followed this tutorial pretty closely. althought I did bigger patches with the sponge here it is done. Dang,Weston! That looks GOOD!! _________________________ Ain't no point getting out of bed, if you ain't livin' the dream...
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#1504117 - 01/29/10 05:24 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
22-250Savage Junior Member Registered: 01/25/10 Posts: 29 Loc: Lancaster, PA	love the look of the camo on your guys rifles. i would love to do it to mine, just not sure if i have the heart to paint my new savage. lol _________________________ Remington model 788/ .222 Savage Weather Warrior Model 16/ 22-250 2010-2011 stats Stands: 5 Red Fox Called/Killed- 1-1 Grey Fox Called/Killed- 2-2 Coyotes Called/Killed- 0-0
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#1525152 - 02/13/10 11:30 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Kenawell1]
Charliebee Seasoned Member Registered: 11/03/04 Posts: 359 Loc: Dallas, Tx	Originally Posted By: Kenawell1 charliebee. compliment or am I understanding wrong? Just noticed that I had made a comment and had received a question way back when. Yes, that was a compliment - even now, I have trouble finding the 870 in those pictures. cb
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#1525754 - 02/13/10 09:47 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Charliebee]
Stu Farish Director/Webmaster Registered: 04/22/01 Posts: 24374 Loc: Have gun, will travel	Picked up some paint today, forgot the sponges. Going to paint my Colt AR-15 and a Charles Daly shotgun. And a couple of rimfires... _________________________ If a fire fighter fights fires, then what does a freedom fighter fight? Keep calm and crazy on
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#1531140 - 02/17/10 11:16 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
CLTurner Junior Member Registered: 07/05/08 Posts: 36 Loc: Oklahoma, U.S.A.	Since i have a bit of an addiction to painting guns i have tried a couple dif techs. I used a cheap paint bush once and took some sissors and cut some of the bristles out to make it spaced and it turned out pretty cool also. If i was a lil more computer savy i would post some pics for yall. The best thing i figured out was the less you try to make it look "good" the better it turns out looking.
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#1547897 - 03/04/10 07:12 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: CLTurner]
5.56YoteKiller Die Hard Member Registered: 01/09/10 Posts: 516 Loc: Mid Tn, USA	I'm preparing a synthetic stock for painting. One question, will acetone melt the stock even though just a dampened rag is used. I know acetone evaporates quickly. _________________________ Soon to be a HOG KILLER. "Here piggy, piggy!!!"
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#1562056 - 03/18/10 12:30 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
zaragozad Junior Member Registered: 02/18/10 Posts: 35 Loc: Phoenix,Az	what about the rusting under the coat of paint or can rust preventative be added
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#1562058 - 03/18/10 12:31 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
zaragozad Junior Member Registered: 02/18/10 Posts: 35 Loc: Phoenix,Az	what about the rusting under the coat of paint or can rust preventative be added
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#1562467 - 03/18/10 10:32 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: zaragozad]
Ducksoup Die Hard Member II Registered: 11/20/03 Posts: 1417 Loc: Tacoma, Washington	Here's my snow camo on my Stevens 200 in 22-250. I really like the webbing paint from Krylon, adds a nice touch. IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/thomastlbrooks/003.jpg[/IMG]
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#1575215 - 04/02/10 06:35 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Ducksoup]
Zack Beam Die Hard Member Registered: 03/21/10 Posts: 905 Loc: Fort Mitchell, AL	Great looking guns fellas. I am interetsed In painting up my Reamington 770 .270. I have a few questions. Whats the best way to get the paint to stick to a synthetic stock? Whats the best way to get It to stick to a stainless barrel?
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#1575217 - 04/02/10 06:40 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Zack Beam]
AZ~Red Die Hard Member Registered: 12/01/09 Posts: 760 Loc: Arizona	Originally Posted By: Zack Beam Great looking guns fellas. I am interetsed In painting up my Reamington 770 .270. I have a few questions. Whats the best way to get the paint to stick to a synthetic stock? Whats the best way to get It to stick to a stainless barrel? I just painted two guns with synthetic stocks and the paint is still stuck. I just lightly sanded the whole gun and hit it with a GOOD primer. I sprayed those. I did however sponge my .270 and it has a stainless barrel and it's still holding up after a year of use. I did a light sand on the barrel. I make sure the guns I paint are super clean before applying any paint. _________________________ Red I want to be a Predator Master but I'm just Made for Killing.
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#1575218 - 04/02/10 06:41 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: zaragozad]
AZ~Red Die Hard Member Registered: 12/01/09 Posts: 760 Loc: Arizona	Originally Posted By: zaragozad what about the rusting under the coat of paint or can rust preventative be added Rustoleum makes a Rusty Metal primer to prevent and paint over rusted metal. _________________________ Red I want to be a Predator Master but I'm just Made for Killing.
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#1575299 - 04/02/10 08:37 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: AZ~Red]
Zack Beam Die Hard Member Registered: 03/21/10 Posts: 905 Loc: Fort Mitchell, AL	What kind of primer and sand paper did you use? Also do you sand the scope also? How many of you paint the bolt? Do you just paint It seperatly?
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#1575308 - 04/02/10 08:50 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Ducksoup]
fw707 Retired Moderator Registered: 03/18/09 Posts: 9466 Loc: Roadside watermelon stand	Originally Posted By: Ducksoup I really like the webbing paint from Krylon, adds a nice touch. Where do you find the Krylon webbing paint? _________________________ “better the hard truth, I say, than the comforting fantasy.” Carl Sagan
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#1575353 - 04/02/10 09:36 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Zack Beam]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	Originally Posted By: Zack Beam What kind of primer and sand paper did you use? Also do you sand the scope also? How many of you paint the bolt? Do you just paint It seperatly? Zack, I'm not sure I'd sand anything with sandpaper. I sure wouldn't paint the bolt because it'll not work right if paint gets in the wrong spot. The thing about painting a rifle is that you can use paint remover and the rifle is back the way it was. Not so if you sand it. The paint will stick really well if you just clean it good and get all the grease & oil off. Jeff, they sell the webbing paint at Lowes or Home Depot in most spots. Barry _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1575360 - 04/02/10 09:43 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
fw707 Retired Moderator Registered: 03/18/09 Posts: 9466 Loc: Roadside watermelon stand	Thanks Barry. I had a friend help me with a paint job on a new HS Remington 700 stock a few days ago. We did a Krylon Fusion base, and he had some black webbing paint in a small can that he found at a place called "Joanne's". I figured it was probably the fabric and crafts place by the same name. Wally World doesn't have it here. I'll look at Lowe's. Thanks! _________________________ “better the hard truth, I say, than the comforting fantasy.” Carl Sagan
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#1575890 - 04/03/10 07:32 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
coloradobob Seasoned Member Registered: 01/23/10 Posts: 394 Loc: Massachusetts	I'm impressed as well guys. Very nice work. _________________________ Never met a dog I didn't like! God & Our Founding Fathers giveth ...., Obama taketh away!
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#1700161 - 10/22/10 03:27 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: coloradobob]
SSG RED Seasoned Member Registered: 10/04/10 Posts: 122 Loc: Michigan USA	They look Great guys.maybe some day I will get up the nerve to paint one of mine.....not yet SSG RED _________________________ practice does NOT make perfect..only permanent so practice doing it right!
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#1726364 - 11/23/10 02:08 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: SSG RED]
MIrookie New Member Registered: 12/06/07 Posts: 4 Loc: Central Michigan	I'll be tackling my new savage 22WM this weekend. Not sure I want to paint the Nikon scope [beeep]'....
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#1744244 - 12/09/10 11:47 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
jarheadhunter Die Hard Member II Registered: 11/29/10 Posts: 1637 Loc: Tooele, Utah	I painted the Fox Pro last night and I don't think it turned out like I wanted it to. All of your guys stuff looks pretty good. I was trying to practice because the rifle is next and want it to look good. I think I might of pressed to hard on the foam or something? I think I might just need to slow down and take more time. _________________________ JOSH Semper Fi You can live for many causes, but you can only die for one. Pick that one very carefully.
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#1744277 - 12/09/10 12:22 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: jarheadhunter]
blopez50 Die Hard Member III Registered: 09/20/10 Posts: 2794 Loc: Montana	Quick question from a noob!!! You guys make it look SUPER easy.. But I know with the lack of "crafty" talent it wont be! However, Im gonna try it anyway! (on my 870 first) My question is: It seems like if you painted it like in your tutorial with the charging handle still in there, when the paint dried and you pulled back on the handle paint would flake off from the areas where it came into contact with the upper. When you moved it wouldnt paint flake off? Thank you! Edited by blopez50 (12/09/10 12:24 PM)
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#1744311 - 12/09/10 01:02 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: blopez50]
jarheadhunter Die Hard Member II Registered: 11/29/10 Posts: 1637 Loc: Tooele, Utah	Well I decided that I would make this last a little longer since I was going to put a lot of time into it. So I decided to order the clear matte finish from Duracoat and put that on instead of a regular clear coat. I will let everyone know how it turns out when I am done and if the Duracoat was worth it or not. _________________________ JOSH Semper Fi You can live for many causes, but you can only die for one. Pick that one very carefully.
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#1749427 - 12/13/10 01:04 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
jhines Seasoned Member Registered: 12/11/10 Posts: 207 Loc: Yorktown,IN	Great looking paint jobs....i just dont have the nerve to do it!
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#1751704 - 12/14/10 11:52 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: jhines]
blopez50 Die Hard Member III Registered: 09/20/10 Posts: 2794 Loc: Montana	^ I worked up the nerve yesterday! Glad I did and I hope it lasts!
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#1759847 - 12/21/10 01:11 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: blopez50]
jarheadhunter Die Hard Member II Registered: 11/29/10 Posts: 1637 Loc: Tooele, Utah	Well it looks good blopez50. I used that Duracoat matte clear coat and I think mine should last awhile. _________________________ JOSH Semper Fi You can live for many causes, but you can only die for one. Pick that one very carefully.
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#1760021 - 12/21/10 04:16 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: jarheadhunter]
WAC New Member Registered: 07/24/10 Posts: 13 Loc: Festus, MO	All the paint jobs look great. Will give it a try over Christmas. _________________________ Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway
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#1760471 - 12/21/10 10:26 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: WAC]
WAC New Member Registered: 07/24/10 Posts: 13 Loc: Festus, MO	This is our first attempt. My boy did the sponge artwork. http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n508/akswc/predator%20stuff/100_3170.jpg http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n508/akswc/predator%20stuff/100_3171.jpg _________________________ Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway
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#1764899 - 12/25/10 12:27 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: WAC]
C.Jay Die Hard Member II Registered: 12/23/10 Posts: 1173 Loc: Montana	Greetings folks, just joined up a few days ago and found this thread. Thought you may like to see my duracoat AR in .223 This is my winter varmint gun...still building my summer gun. _________________________ Originally Posted By: James Madison A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#1766046 - 12/26/10 01:48 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: C.Jay]
dan brothers Die Hard Member III Registered: 12/03/10 Posts: 3781 Loc: Santee, SC 29148 USA	Those are some nice camo jobs. Hey Wac... I could use that camo pattern on a gun of mine... what was your procedure....? Edited by dan brothers (12/26/10 09:13 PM) _________________________ Forgive my Sins... Jesus... Save my Soul
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#1767245 - 12/27/10 01:44 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: dan brothers]
WAC New Member Registered: 07/24/10 Posts: 13 Loc: Festus, MO	Dan Brothers, We used Krylon Ultra-Flat Camouflage paint and Krylon Matte Finish/1311 for the final coat. The Camo paint comes in four colors Light Brown, Dark Brown, Black and Green. Used clean release duck tape for masking areas off. All from Wal-Mart. Got the sponge from Lowe's. It was a round cylinder shaped sponge that came in a red fishnet bag in the paint department next to the brushes. I followed rockinbbars instuctions on applying the paint. The base coat was two hits of the light brown. It dries fairly fast. I definitely recommend practicing with the sponge on something else. The first couple tries didn't look good at all to me. We would get to much paint on the sponge and block out to much of the base paint. I ended up cuting the end of the sponge at a 45 degree angle to have more control. Order of paint after the base was Black, Green and then Dark Brown. We went light on everything because it adds up fast. Last we did two coats of Krylon Matte Finish. Hope this helps. _________________________ Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway
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#1785277 - 01/08/11 01:51 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
rsbhunter Junior Member Registered: 10/19/07 Posts: 25 Loc: New Mexico	Here are my camo rifles...one RRA NMa4 that has bbl fluted free float round handguard, and Stevens 200 .223 , also have win .223 WSSM ...awesome long range, but heavy!!! _________________________ "if you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything"
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#1805940 - 01/20/11 03:01 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: C.Jay]
Booboo Predator Master Registered: 12/30/10 Posts: 73 Loc: Arkansas	Originally Posted By: C.Jay Greetings folks, just joined up a few days ago and found this thread. Thought you may like to see my duracoat AR in .223 This is my winter varmint gun...still building my summer gun. The white sling is a nice touch. Shoe polish?
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#1831511 - 02/05/11 09:52 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Booboo]
blakeswia Seasoned Member Registered: 01/09/10 Posts: 255 Loc: SW Iowa	You gentleman have some sweet looking firearms, Thanks for sharing. _________________________
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#1845406 - 02/15/11 09:12 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: blakeswia]
Cramer Seasoned Member Registered: 01/19/11 Posts: 313 Loc: The Last Best Place	I'm gonna have to do it. _________________________ 2014 Coyotes Called: Coyotes Killed: Bobcats Called: Bobcats Killed:
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#1846222 - 02/16/11 12:25 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Cramer]
JDolezal Seasoned Member Registered: 02/08/10 Posts: 222 Loc: Maybee, MI. U.S.	To anyone who is going to do this I have to say one thing. Don't get discouraged when you apply your first color with the sponge. I thought there was no way mine was going to look remotely good when I looked at it at first. The more i did the better it started to look. Just thought I'd say don't be suprised if your first reaction is "I shouldn't of done this it looks horrible." Just keep on going and it will look fine.
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#1849828 - 02/19/11 12:05 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: JDolezal]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	Practice on a piece of cardboard or a wood board before you start spraying on the rifle. It will perfect the technique for you. _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1850121 - 02/19/11 10:46 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
JDolezal Seasoned Member Registered: 02/08/10 Posts: 222 Loc: Maybee, MI. U.S.	Thanks for the write up rockinbbar. Heres how mine turned out. one without the camera flash on.
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#1850145 - 02/19/11 11:20 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: JDolezal]
rockinbbar Retired PM Staff Registered: 01/08/08 Posts: 10218 Loc: NM	I'd say that it turned out EXCELLENT! _________________________ FoxPro FieldStaff Benjamin Hunting ProStaff Coyote Light Prostaff
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#1850283 - 02/19/11 01:58 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Stu Farish Director/Webmaster Registered: 04/22/01 Posts: 24374 Loc: Have gun, will travel	Did my AR today: _________________________ If a fire fighter fights fires, then what does a freedom fighter fight? Keep calm and crazy on
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#1850377 - 02/19/11 03:50 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Stu Farish]
Stu Farish Director/Webmaster Registered: 04/22/01 Posts: 24374 Loc: Have gun, will travel	I didn't paint the grip, as after a week of solid hunting with it I decided that I hate it. I'm going to buy a G27 for it. The cheek piece is an after market clamshell gizmo. Having the scope up on the handle, you have to have it in order to get a solid cheek weld. The disadvantage it that you can no longer drop down & use the iron sights, but with my eyes that's not really much of a problem any way. I didn't treat the plastic with any thing. The desert sand base coat is Krylon, the green & brown are Rustoleum. I'm wishing I'd picked up a can of charcoal, not real happy with the brown. But it'll do, coyotes are color blind. The main goal was to just break it up. I may revisit & do the metal later. I'm going to replace the scope rings, those are cheap crap, so I figured I'd do that & then decide if I'll paint the rest or not. _________________________ If a fire fighter fights fires, then what does a freedom fighter fight? Keep calm and crazy on
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#1880245 - 03/17/11 08:59 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Ducksoup]
Stumper4268 Seasoned Member Registered: 01/31/11 Posts: 116 Loc: Gallia County, Ohio. "South E...	Originally Posted By: Ducksoup Here's my snow camo on my Stevens 200 in 22-250. I really like the webbing paint from Krylon, adds a nice touch. IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/thomastlbrooks/003.jpg[/IMG] Ducksoup not trying to cause problems. I tried to look at you picture and it says there is a virus. So if anyone doesnt have protection on their computer might want to think twice about looking at that photo. _________________________ "You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=016877533348972964701:ktn7nquvjba&hl=en
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#1904403 - 04/19/11 08:03 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
chalmitch Seasoned Member Registered: 07/08/06 Posts: 195 Loc: Philly, PA, USA	You guys have done some great work. As color blind as I am the gun would need to be "camo'd" in traffic lime and hunter orange. Things I take to the field or to the stream have a tag of orange or I will never recover them if dropped. Good work and thanks for the tips. Best regards, chalmitch
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#1926007 - 05/29/11 03:52 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Cramer]
AZ PREDATOR Junior Member Registered: 05/22/11 Posts: 40 Loc: Arizona	I've been inspired! I'm going to give it a shot w/ my 870. I'll post pics soon _________________________ Remington R-15 "Byron South Signature Edition" Custom Trigger Job by The Weapon Works Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40mm Hornady VMAX 55g -Hunt Hard & Kill Clean-
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#1942618 - 06/27/11 07:20 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
bigoledodge Seasoned Member Registered: 06/17/11 Posts: 281 Loc: indiana	i looked at pics and really like allthe the paint jobs. just looking for some suggestions. here in s indiana its gets very cold but doesnt always snow. i dont think an all white base coat would work well for me. but any of you have any ideas on some colors that could kinda blend in during snow and no snow conditions? maybe like an earth base with some brown od green and some white or gray on it?
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#1995246 - 09/10/11 08:21 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Tjkiller Die Hard Member II Registered: 02/23/08 Posts: 1394 Loc: South Fauquier Cty, VA	red fox, what kind of camo r u wearing?
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#2032502 - 11/01/11 12:59 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Big_Red_Fox]
gumboot458 Die Hard Member Registered: 11/16/08 Posts: 896 Loc: Copper Basin Interior Alaska ...	Looks real good t me. Have u done the shotgun yet? . What Cal. is the Are.? _________________________ You are being watched.
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#2049583 - 11/21/11 01:37 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
diamond_c Seasoned Member Registered: 11/16/09 Posts: 272 Loc: T e x a s	Thanks for the tutorial rockinbbar!! Here is my attempt...I think it came out okay. It sure was nerve racking getting started though. I must have sat there for 30 minutes with the spray can in my hand wondering if I really wanted to do this! Edited by diamond_c (03/01/12 08:43 PM)
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#2050590 - 11/22/11 10:40 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
ninjapuff Seasoned Member Registered: 09/29/11 Posts: 165 Loc: Nebraska	I have a remington r-15, so most of the gun is camo already. I really want to do my scope/rings though. I have been hesitant so far, as to not make a mistake I will regret. Beyond covering the lenses obviously, does anyone cover anything else when painting your scope? It looks like most people don't, but I would hate to mess with the swaro too much. Please let me know any helpful tips or info. Thanks.
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#2051276 - 11/22/11 10:58 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: ninjapuff]
JReed Predator Master Registered: 01/12/09 Posts: 88 Loc: North Carolina	Here is my H&R I did after seeing this. Had to get this twist in there. _________________________ Semper Fidelis
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#2053185 - 11/25/11 12:14 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: JReed]
WolferC Seasoned Member Registered: 12/28/07 Posts: 146 Loc: Wyoming	My model 70 I did a few years back. Used the same sandstone base coat then stencils and sponge.
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#2068996 - 12/10/11 06:47 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: WolferC]
SnowmanMo Director/Moderator Registered: 09/23/08 Posts: 4222 Loc: Phoenix, Az	I like the stencils, adds a nice attitude. _________________________ Mama always said, coyotes are like a box of chocolates...
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#2086939 - 12/26/11 11:39 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: SnowmanMo]
rotorwag Predator Master Registered: 12/11/11 Posts: 78 Loc: South LA	Wow, just found this thread--very cool. I have a Mossberg 500 12ga that I hunt watefowl with and it underwent a camo job years ago. Also did a Savage M12 syn/SS. A few things I learned then and in the time since: I used Cabela's duck boat paint as a base coat. This may not be a good color for some locales but that stuff STICKS. However I should have sanded the glossy varnished stock on the Mossberg a little first as it has chipped off in a few places. I did not dissassemble the guns, masked critical mating parts or numbers/lettering and used baling wire to suspend from trigger guard or slingstud. I used cheapo throwaway brushes. For the patterns I watched the mistint shelf at local hardware store for flat exterior latex paint in appropriate colors. Very inexpensive--in some cases, free! Touchups can be done with q-tip as suggested above or cotton ball, napkin or your finger. Rattlecan flat black is good for adding shadows. Just my $.02; hope it's helpful.
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#2086944 - 12/26/11 11:43 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rotorwag]
rotorwag Predator Master Registered: 12/11/11 Posts: 78 Loc: South LA	Just searched Cabela's for "duck boat paint." Parker is the brand. Gallons, quarts, and rattle cans available in 4 colors. I think there was only 2 colors when I did my guns. Edited by rotorwag (12/26/11 11:44 AM)
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#2094055 - 01/01/12 11:21 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
dannyjoe New Member Registered: 11/06/11 Posts: 1 Loc: Ohio	If I could figure out how to add pictures, I would show some of the rifles, hondguns, knive, and holsters that I've done. By the way all of these look great.
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#2122168 - 01/22/12 11:07 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: dannyjoe]
bushy Die Hard Member III Registered: 09/16/05 Posts: 2573 Loc: Cave Creek, Arizona	Here are a few of mine... m70 6mm dti tikka varmint cz 527 there are more...I just like sharing. _________________________ CARNIMORE
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#2144954 - 02/09/12 11:46 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: knockemdown]
droppingtwenty Junior Member Registered: 12/06/11 Posts: 35 Loc: sd	Where do you find paints like this at? I have to try this on my gun now those look awesome
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#2144983 - 02/09/12 12:12 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: droppingtwenty]
mtcurman Retired Moderator Registered: 08/24/09 Posts: 4661 Loc: Montana	Just regular old Krylon Fusion flat camoflauge is what I prefer. You can find it at Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware, just about anywhere. Ben _________________________ Ain't no point getting out of bed, if you ain't livin' the dream...
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#2145175 - 02/09/12 03:32 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: mtcurman]
droppingtwenty Junior Member Registered: 12/06/11 Posts: 35 Loc: sd	Well now I'm going to have to give my howa a make over, I'll make sure to add some pics when she's all done. If I don't mess it up!
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#2168070 - 02/29/12 12:57 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: droppingtwenty]
packhunter Predator Master Registered: 12/17/11 Posts: 66 Loc: CO	Heres my tikkas
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#2168350 - 02/29/12 05:50 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: packhunter]
aftCG Seasoned Member Registered: 08/23/09 Posts: 270 Loc: Seattle	I posted this in a different thread but it looks like this one has more traffic. This is all Rustoleum. Base coated in dark earth and then sponged the second color. I'm going to add to it tonight to reduce contrast between colors:
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#2176082 - 03/08/12 02:11 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: aftCG]
JDolezal Seasoned Member Registered: 02/08/10 Posts: 222 Loc: Maybee, MI. U.S.	Well, I finally got sick of my BLACKHAWK Axiom stock being black. I had to make it match the rest of the rifle. here are some pics.
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#2176650 - 03/08/12 11:57 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: JDolezal]
Houser in NC Die Hard Member Registered: 07/19/02 Posts: 807 Loc: North Carolina	Here's a pic of my sponge painted 870. Thanks to bushy for the idea. _________________________ NC Lifetime Sportsman NRA Endowment Member
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#2206810 - 04/25/12 12:15 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: apexpredator]
Centurion Die Hard Member III Registered: 03/23/12 Posts: 2725 Loc: New York	How does the Krylon wear? Does it peel or scratch? _________________________ Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it; Except the Lord watch the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1
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#2206829 - 04/25/12 12:52 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Centurion]
OldTurtle Former Moderator Registered: 12/20/05 Posts: 19624 Loc: East Central FL	Most paints will scratch to a degree...If you put a couple of coats of clear Matte over the final color scheme, it will retard the potential quite a bit...Most of the adhesion factor will depend on preparation at the start as far as peeling... I use a "self etching primer" on mine, after a really thorough cleaning with a degreaser... _________________________ Nature shares her secrets not to those that hurry by, but to those that walk with a happy heart and a seeing eye...
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#2206925 - 04/25/12 09:30 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Houser in NC]
bushy Die Hard Member III Registered: 09/16/05 Posts: 2573 Loc: Cave Creek, Arizona	Originally Posted By: Houser in NC Here's a pic of my sponge painted 870. Thanks to bushy for the idea. _________________________ CARNIMORE
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#2207078 - 04/25/12 04:08 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: bushy]
seaj Seasoned Member Registered: 03/18/12 Posts: 207 Loc: Suffolk Virginia	Awesome....I'm going to do that to both my critter guns....thanks!! _________________________ Ar 223/556 Savage 223 Remington 243 Foxpro Firestorm Foxpro Shockwave Mojo Critter
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#2207079 - 04/25/12 04:09 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: bushy]
seaj Seasoned Member Registered: 03/18/12 Posts: 207 Loc: Suffolk Virginia	Awesome....I'm going to do that to both my critter guns....thanks!! _________________________ Ar 223/556 Savage 223 Remington 243 Foxpro Firestorm Foxpro Shockwave Mojo Critter
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#2216612 - 05/12/12 10:12 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: bushy]
Centurion Die Hard Member III Registered: 03/23/12 Posts: 2725 Loc: New York	Well, I went to work on my Rock River Arms Elite Comp last night- Here are pics- _________________________ Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it; Except the Lord watch the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1
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#2233376 - 06/13/12 06:51 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
neyote New Member Registered: 12/16/10 Posts: 15 Loc: Central Nebraska	Here's my .22-250 _________________________ Can Wait For The Fall Fur Season!
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#2316674 - 10/26/12 03:21 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
the noobie Die Hard Member III Registered: 02/06/10 Posts: 2297 Loc: Idaho	Anyone used duracoat much? Im curious how hard it is to apply and how durable it is? Both of my other planned projects fell through the floor. Im still wanting some kind of a project for this coming year so I think Im going to go get myself another 10/22 or a little bolt action .22 and do a custom paint job. Not sure if I want to go with the sponge an krylon, or make an attempt at using some duracoat with one of their little stencil kits. The duracoat would be a lot more expensive but would look pretty sweet. I dont want to spend the extra money on duracoat if its not going to be any more durable. _________________________ Professional Milk Jug Hunter.
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#2338133 - 11/23/12 04:05 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
newmextex New Member Registered: 08/18/12 Posts: 5 Loc: Lampasas, Texas USA	Does it really matter. I would like to see some well designed field tests done to indicate whether or not a camo rifle makes a significant difference. It would also be good to see a field test results on the effectiveness of covering your rifle with a gillie rag vs plain vs camo. I have an inlaid pecan stock with contrasting i8nlays of mesquite and manzanita edged in silver and large turquoise stone accents. I use a homemade gillie stocking/rag of fleece netting and burlap strings with old Christmas garlands woven in. It hides the blingy pimped out rifle well enough for me hide it well. Then I take it to bars after I pull off the rag and pick up tasteless women.
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#2359220 - 12/15/12 10:39 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: newmextex]
mutthunter Seasoned Member Registered: 12/08/12 Posts: 488 Loc: NW, MT	Has anyone found a way to paint the overmolding on a Hogue fore-end (that actually works)? I'm too cheap to swap it out for one without the rubber, plus it's kinda nice in the cold. But black just don't work in the snow! _________________________ Save the wolves... Take one to a taxidermist. People shouldn't fear their government, governments should fear their people.
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#2363173 - 12/18/12 07:33 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
ID_coyotehunter New Member Registered: 11/26/12 Posts: 4 Loc: idaho	those paint jobs look awesome i may have to try it to mine. good work guys
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#2390909 - 01/09/13 08:15 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Micktrf Junior Member Registered: 03/21/09 Posts: 47 Loc: Kentucky	Thanks guys this is exactly what I was looking for!
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#2430899 - 02/11/13 04:35 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
shooter82 Predator Master Registered: 01/15/13 Posts: 65 Loc: indiana	Just got done with my wifes 45 compact. This is her v-day present from me. used acrylic kraft paint, worked real good.
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#2450194 - 02/28/13 11:14 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
coldnight Junior Member Registered: 11/18/12 Posts: 40 Loc: on the farm	what do you men do to prep the rifle for painting? which de-greaser? do you steel wool any exterior parts (stock, barrel, etc.) prior to painting? i got the actual painting down, but just wondering about the prep. thanks
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#2458844 - 03/11/13 08:39 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Paul C.69 New Member Registered: 02/25/13 Posts: 7 Loc: PA,USA	I was finally able to get my hands on a new Savage Axis Scoped Package in 22-250, I paid $289. Took it from the Gun store to the Range and had Bulls-eye by the 4th shot as it really was already Bore-Sighted (as Savage claims)and very close out of the box. The factory trigger-pull however was ridiculous,at 7+lbs it was unacceptable.I started with the trigger spring change mod. which gave me 4 1/2lbs and I finally got the honing stone out and polished some edges till I got a crisp 44 ounce pull.(modified rifle was then subject to numerous safety off-cocked "slam/bump/smack/jar" tests and passed with flying colors. I started painting with the stock at first and did the rest after I got a Red LED light mounted on the scope.I made a "Halo-Light" shield out of a PVC fitting and used electrical shrink tubing to attach it to the flashlight.The shield really does help and the Red LED gives amazing night vision into the darkness. Edited by Paul C.69 (03/11/13 01:18 PM)
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#2460607 - 03/13/13 02:33 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Paul C.69 New Member Registered: 02/25/13 Posts: 7 Loc: PA,USA	Ok so it`s hard to stop once you start, maybe it`s the fumes from the spray cans.
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#2529655 - 08/09/13 05:47 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
will_j New Member Registered: 08/02/13 Posts: 17 Loc: buckeye, arizona	Just repainted my .243 win. I like the sponge style much better. before: after: Edited by will_j (08/14/13 04:59 PM) Edit Reason: new pics
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#2534699 - 08/22/13 12:20 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: will_j]
idahovarmintcaller Seasoned Member Registered: 11/26/08 Posts: 278 Loc: South West Idaho	I got really tired of looking at that ugly black stock on my 257 Wby, Decided to spruce it up a bit. What do you think? Im going to do my 300 Win Mag next.
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#2537410 - 08/28/13 09:18 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Kiyotes Seasoned Member Registered: 10/04/11 Posts: 120 Loc: Upper, Mi
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#2584910 - 12/08/13 03:47 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
gen_27_3 New Member Registered: 10/29/13 Posts: 23 Loc: Ohio, USA	Looks fantastic! Thanks for the great tutorial!
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#2614178 - 01/15/14 04:17 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
wyocountryboy Junior Member Registered: 01/03/14 Posts: 27 Loc: Central Kansas	Did my Marlin model 60 22LR a while back. I didn't have a sponge handy but had some old carpet laying around. Put kind of a woodland camo base and then filled in the spots with rustoleum camo line of spray paint. Sprayed the paint on a paper plate and dabbed the carpet in it. Going to do my Savage 223 when I get a new scope. _________________________ You can't kill em' on the couch!
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#2634884 - 02/11/14 10:43 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Coach512 Seasoned Member Registered: 12/23/13 Posts: 233 Loc: las vegas	Great tutorial. Im getting ready to do my Ruger American. Hopefully mine will come out like all the guns you guys did they all look great.
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#2635028 - 02/11/14 01:52 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Timmy g New Member Registered: 02/02/14 Posts: 16 Loc: Heber, UT	I can't find that sand stone rust oleum. Home Depot says rust o. Doesn't have that color. Can you help clarify? Thanks,Tim
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#2635060 - 02/11/14 02:31 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Timmy g]
Coach512 Seasoned Member Registered: 12/23/13 Posts: 233 Loc: las vegas	Originally Posted By: Timmy g I can't find that sand stone rust oleum. Home Depot says rust o. Doesn't have that color. Can you help clarify? Thanks,Tim the one i found at home depot is called Khaki not sandstone looks the same to me.
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#2635570 - 02/12/14 01:02 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Coach512]
Timmy g New Member Registered: 02/02/14 Posts: 16 Loc: Heber, UT	Originally Posted By: Coach512 Originally Posted By: Timmy g I can't find that sand stone rust oleum. Home Depot says rust o. Doesn't have that color. Can you help clarify? Thanks,Tim the one i found at home depot is called Khaki not sandstone looks the same to me. Ok that's the one I've been using did my 870 and finishing up my ar. I'll post picks soon
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#2635733 - 02/12/14 10:16 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: Timmy g]
Coach512 Seasoned Member Registered: 12/23/13 Posts: 233 Loc: las vegas	Originally Posted By: Timmy g Originally Posted By: Coach512 Originally Posted By: Timmy g I can't find that sand stone rust oleum. Home Depot says rust o. Doesn't have that color. Can you help clarify? Thanks,Tim the one i found at home depot is called Khaki not sandstone looks the same to me. Ok that's the one I've been using did my 870 and finishing up my ar. I'll post picks soon i just did a test job on my pellet gun with a palm fong came out pretty sweet. I might mix in a little sponge
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#2637632 - 02/14/14 09:52 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
harleybuilder New Member Registered: 03/03/13 Posts: 21 Loc: The real southern IL	I did this Rem 700 last year and it has held up well. I used pine needles laid over the top and re arranged them in a random pattern between coats.
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#2638332 - 02/16/14 01:50 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
JohninTX New Member Registered: 02/14/14 Posts: 15 Loc: USA	cool thread guys.. i think my gun needs a little color! then again i mostly use it at night. I thought of making a pattern of animal silhouette... every kill , just add another stamp.. kinda like they used to do on ww2 planes when they got kills...
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#2638412 - 02/16/14 09:40 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: harleybuilder]
Coach512 Seasoned Member Registered: 12/23/13 Posts: 233 Loc: las vegas	Originally Posted By: harleybuilder I did this Rem 700 last year and it has held up well. I used pine needles laid over the top and re arranged them in a random pattern between coats. Looks awesome. I finally started last night. Im torn between sponge and vegitation
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#2638413 - 02/16/14 09:40 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: JohninTX]
Coach512 Seasoned Member Registered: 12/23/13 Posts: 233 Loc: las vegas	Originally Posted By: JohninTX cool thread guys.. i think my gun needs a little color! then again i mostly use it at night. I thought of making a pattern of animal silhouette... every kill , just add another stamp.. kinda like they used to do on ww2 planes when they got kills... cool set up.
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#2638672 - 02/16/14 05:21 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Timmy g New Member Registered: 02/02/14 Posts: 16 Loc: Heber, UT	Here's my first try
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#2638695 - 02/16/14 05:47 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Timmy g New Member Registered: 02/02/14 Posts: 16 Loc: Heber, UT	Here's my second try
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#2638698 - 02/16/14 05:54 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: harleybuilder]
Timmy g New Member Registered: 02/02/14 Posts: 16 Loc: Heber, UT	Originally Posted By: harleybuilder I did this Rem 700 last year and it has held up well. I used pine needles laid over the top and re arranged them in a random pattern between coats. Great idea
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#2641131 - 02/19/14 10:03 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
wyocountryboy Junior Member Registered: 01/03/14 Posts: 27 Loc: Central Kansas	Got the nerve to do my savage yesterday. Rustoleum tan was my base coat and cut up some carpet to use as the sponge and used brown and OD green to use as brush. tell me what ya think. _________________________ You can't kill em' on the couch!
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#2649039 - 03/03/14 08:47 AM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
SJA223 New Member Registered: 01/29/08 Posts: 5 Loc: Southwestern, PA	These all look great. I did a stock a couple years back using krylon and sections of a broom head fanned out as a stencil. I'm going to do my savage .223 in white using the white duracoat then sponge light brown or gray to add more contrast and depth. I need to wait until I get access to a warm garage or after the winter ends. I like the idea of having a snow camo specific gun instead of always wrapping it in tape. I'll do the Ruger American I'm getting in a different color.
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#2804313 - 02/25/15 04:25 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
TastierOak New Member Registered: 02/23/15 Posts: 17 Loc: Georgia	Nice rifles guys! I thought I'd show you guys what I use to camo my guns. It's called mcnett camo form wrap. It's an alternative if you don't want to paint it. They have a bunch of different patterns. Here's my .22 hornet in camo form: I also like to add some natural camouflage in the field like grass and moss: [img:right]http://[/img] _________________________ "Men will bet their lives on the work you do."
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#2942958 - 03/09/16 04:49 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
AAllen New Member Registered: 03/05/16 Posts: 4 Loc: CA	All these paint jobs are pretty awesome, I've been wanting to paint a few of my rifles but really couldn't think of way to do them until I saw the sponge idea! And I just happen to have an old single shot 12 gauge to do a test run with... thanks for posting stuff like this!
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#2973297 - 06/29/16 08:16 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
idahorob Predator Master Registered: 04/25/16 Posts: 74 Loc: idaho	Those look pretty neat. I did webbing on my varmint rifle.
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#3245565 - 05/28/20 09:09 PM Re: Camo Rifle Sponge Tutorial [Re: rockinbbar]
Jason50cal Junior Member Registered: 12/28/16 Posts: 42 Loc: Ohio	Great thread. I’m gonna be doing this before long and glad I seen it
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