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[chris112]

Hi, I'm Chris, from SD. New to predator calling and varmint hunting. This seams like an interesting web site at least so far. Has any one else ever tried to make a camo cover for their rifle and how well did it work if the field?

[Bobcat]

Hey Chris,

Welcome to the Posse! It is great to have another member from South Dakota here!

I am going to move your post to the Rifles forum. I think you will get a better response there.

Good Hunting,

Bob

[doorgunner]

I had some extra camo cloth, that has "cuts" in it, to make it 3-dimensional. I took a strip about 8 inches wide, and about 2 foot long, and folded it in half and stapled the seam together. When I get set up on my stand, I slide that over the muzzle and onto the barrel, up to my front scope ring. It covers the front half of the rifle, doesn't put any pressure on the barrel, and I just pull it off and throw it into my caller bag when I leave the stand. It seems to work really well, especially since I really didn't want to paint my rifle and scope, or stick tape all over it.

[BigNate]

Hi Chris and welcome! I've been here a day myself!

To answer your question..... I have one for my mini-14 that my Mom sewed for me when I was in high school. I used some cotton camo left over from something else and cut the shapes then she sewed in some elastic along the seems. it fits pretty tight to the stock and has a flap that folds over the butt secured by velcro. I'll see if I can get some pictures.
I didn't get so creative years later.( don't sew ) I painted my entire rifle and scope with bow paint. It comes off some but can be cleaned off in the spring and re-done. I quit that as well and used a flat Rustoleum tan as a base coat and then striped it with sage, gray, and a few brown. UGLY!!!! but effective. Nate

[Bobcat]

Hey chris112,

Another option is to use Vet Wrap made by 3M to cover your rifle. You can get it in several neutral colors and I have even seen it in camo. Of the regular colors the hunter green and black will work best. For snow you can just use the white. Vet's use it to wrap injuries on animals. It is lightweight and it adheres to itself. It is not "sticky" and has no glue or residue.
Bob

[ICMCumin]

Sounds like a neat idea, Bob. Where do you find Vet Wrap?

[Bobcat]

You can get it from any of the internet pet supply or vet supply companies, the local pet supply stores, and sporting goods stores. It is used by sports trainers a lot also. I know that a lot of saddle & tack shops carry it too.

There is a "human" product called Coban, but it is much more expensive. If you want another coloe you may want a roll of the Coban in tan......

"Vetrap bandage, the first name in flexible wrap, has become known around the world as the preferred self-adherent bandaging tape. Vetrap bandage is an elastic bandage which is strong and provides support. Applies pressure to inhibit bleeding. Is flexible enough that when used properly with padding it will not cut off circulation. Adheres to itself so no clips or fasteners are needed."

Bob

[GonHuntin]

One obvious caution about the vet wrap.....be sure your rifle doesn't get wet from rain or condensation.....if it does, better get the vet wrap off or you will have rust!