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| 454.1 | how about chaps..... | POLAR::PERCY | | Tue Aug 29 1989 07:47 | 5 |
| Why not consider gun "chaps", or the camo tape. They are both
easy on the gun(s) and less messy than repainting. The chaps are
also reusable
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| 454.2 | BOW HUNTING THE 16TH OF SEPTEMBER | MCIS2::SKINNER | | Tue Aug 29 1989 09:45 | 12 |
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short and sweet "get the chaps" i just got some for my bow.
GOOD STUFF
FRED
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| 454.3 | Will they do it? | IOENG::TESTAGROSSA | dtn 297-7581 | Tue Aug 29 1989 14:01 | 5 |
| Are the chaps water proof? They aren't made to cover the metal portions
of a gun also are they?(barrel,reciever)
Barry
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| 454.4 | lets go bow hunting | MCIS2::SKINNER | | Tue Aug 29 1989 15:11 | 16 |
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Barry,
The one that I have will stand up in wet weather. It only sticks
to itself. No glue,tape or anything that will stick after it is
removed. I bought some for the wood parts of my bow. After the bow
season I am going to remove it, and place it on my gun.The big thing
is that it will only stick to its self. I looked at all the stuff
on the market. Chaps wins in my book.
I got a 20 foot roll for $ 10.00 (House of sports)
Gardner Mass.
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| 454.5 | If anything,go with the CHAPS. | NEBVAX::PAPPALARDO | I'm the NRA | Tue Aug 29 1989 18:05 | 22 |
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RE:0
Bill,
I respect your right to chose as a individual, Please think about
what you want to do. Ive been hunting many years and never met
anyone or I myself thats ever had a problem with reflection from
a gun.
I could never under-stand why anyone would want to paint a gun camo.
It takes away its re-sale value and makes the gun look silly.
Everytime I see someone with a painted gun I shake my head and ask
why??? But I do respect the person for his or her opinion.
Please think about it !! If for anything go with the chaps.
Rick (whos seen a Belgian Browing A-5 painted with plain black metal
paint from Tru-Value Harware store-I wanted to slap the guy)
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| 454.6 | I'd hesitate to paint my gun also! | IOENG::TESTAGROSSA | dtn 297-7581 | Wed Aug 30 1989 08:55 | 16 |
| I took chaps top mean those things advertised in many mags, that
are custom fit to the gun, by model, and have zippers on them.
It sounds like in .4 that you are referring to a non-stick type
of tape. That stuff works o.k.
In reference to a camoed gun, it's more an issue while turkey hunting
than elsewhere. Although I'm sure under the right conditions on
a sunny day glare can cause problems deer hunting. In fact I recall
one time while still hunting, catching the glare from my hunting
partners bow, which was painted with non-reflective camo paint.
Bottom line, more often than not, it isn't necessary. Yet there
is always the chance it could screw you up.
Barry
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| 454.7 | Thanks for the input | CSCOA5::GASPER_W | | Wed Aug 30 1989 20:12 | 25 |
| -< Someone who in these times will not sell???>-
I can identify with someone who does not want to detract from
resale value. I though have no intention of selling any gun I like
to hunt with. The reason being I may not be able to buy another!
I can think off hand of two NICE bucks, one at least 8 points
and one a for sure six, that I missed shots at I think because of
glare off my gun. Also being on the stand end of a drive I have
on some occassions seen "flashes" from the drivers weapons before
I could see their Blaze Orange!!! I guess that if one of the reasons
for hunting is have nice guns to show off at the range then I could
see all the prior points. To me a gun is a tool, whether it be
a Browning or a Savage. If by modifying the tool it has a better
chance of doing its job, then thats what I will do.
By the way, I have a nice S/S 12ga. I use when rabbit or pheasant
hunting chances present themselves and would not even think about the
modification on it. Why? because it would serve no useful purpose
on game you jump anyway!!
Don't get me wrong, I do thank you for your input and have
considured these options, but I do not feel they are the best way
to go.
Thanks Again, Bill G.
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| 454.8 | | DNEAST::HANSON_RON | | Thu Aug 31 1989 08:37 | 6 |
| I painted my shotgun for two reasons. I hunt coyote's here in Maine and
the gun ends up wet every time out and since it rides behind the seat
it doesn't get the care it should. The other reason is I have found
coyotes to be spookie. so if painting with camo paint helps just once
it will have been worth it to me. I liked Browning's camo spray paint
the best. I didn't like the feel o bow-flage.
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