Camoflauge or Stay Black

turkeyvet · Post by **turkeyvet** » January 17th, 2014, 1:42 pm

What is the opinion on a black turkey gun versus a Camoflauge turkey gun? Is it worth the cost to have a black 870 Hydrodipped? I have a 20 gauge 870 that I put an adjustable stock on recently.

How hard is it to hydrodip the adjustable stock and how well do they turn out?

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Gobbler · Post by **Gobbler** » January 17th, 2014, 1:45 pm

I have a black 870 20 gauge and no problems with turkey hunting with it. Its killed 3 so far. Someone else will have to answer on dipping.

gophert · Post by **gophert** » January 17th, 2014, 1:50 pm

Check out this thread: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=6293

Dipping your own gun is difficult to do and get great results, but is possible if you are willing to do a lot of reading. I researched hydro-dipping over a year before I did my gun. It turned out perfect and is as good as what you can buy.

gaswamp · Post by **gaswamp** » January 17th, 2014, 5:13 pm

you don't need camoflauge

Shooter · Post by **Shooter** » January 17th, 2014, 6:07 pm

By the time that big ole Gobbler can tell whether it is black or camo,... He better already be dead!!

HookedSpur83 · Post by **HookedSpur83** » January 17th, 2014, 6:09 pm

What shooter said!

guesswho · Post by **guesswho** » January 17th, 2014, 6:37 pm

Camouflage is just cosmetic. Makes for prettier after the kill pictures.

Grumpy · Post by **Grumpy** » January 17th, 2014, 7:21 pm

Pretty easy to go to the woods and look around and see just how many longer black lines being shadows and branches and natural back that will blend right in with most any gun even wood and blued as long as the sun isn't reflecting back off them.

Jhcats10 · Post by **Jhcats10** » January 17th, 2014, 8:48 pm

I agree with everyone else, camo is more for the hunter.

That being said ...... I just sent my 870 off to be dipped, haha

GLS · Post by **GLS** » January 17th, 2014, 8:58 pm

If you mean "blued" rather than "Parkerized"my preference is dipped. A dipped gun's surface is virtually rust proof. I have a 25 year old 835 factory coated that has zero corrosion attributable to the coating rather than any maintenance on my part.

The SPURSUADER · Post by **The SPURSUADER** » January 17th, 2014, 9:14 pm

Get the Remington SureShot stock kit if camo is a must...I bought a like New 870 that's no glare parkerized and found the Kit on Ebay for $55...I have less than $200 in the Gun and it's just for my Daughter but since I shoot left handed, I love the feel!!!...My Turkey Gun is a Mossy Oak Obsession Mossberg 930 Auto because like the others said...It looks good in the Kill Photos lol plus when I match from head to toe..I feel like 1 of the over-Paid TV guys

Had a Time finding a Primos Gobbler vest In Obsession but Finally did at a little store in Va in the sticks lol

The SPURSUADER · Post by **The SPURSUADER** » January 17th, 2014, 9:15 pm

GLS wrote:If you mean "blued" rather than "Parkerized"my preference is dipped. A dipped gun's surface is virtually rust proof. I have a 25 year old 835 factory coated that has zero corrosion attributable to the coating rather than any maintenance on my part.

Mossberg does have a very Durable Camo...My buddy has a high dollar Beretta and it's worn to the metal in a few places and it's 4 years Old....How you treat your stuff means a lot also though

GOLD HUNTER · Post by **GOLD HUNTER** » January 18th, 2014, 12:17 am

well I like camo guns

3toe · Post by **3toe** » January 18th, 2014, 12:21 am

Killed a lot of turkeys with a black gun. But, if you decide to camo it, you can do it like I did for about $20. Spray paint and pine needles.

vaturkey · Post by **vaturkey** » January 18th, 2014, 12:28 am

WELL DONE 3toe !

Johndoe · Post by **Johndoe** » January 18th, 2014, 6:51 am

Oh no!! No No No No No. You are gonna camo this one Thomas. You may have to save for it or what ever, but camo it is. You gotta do 1 in your life and this is it. I will show you when I come up.

John

Johndoe · Post by **Johndoe** » January 18th, 2014, 6:57 am

Now I don't know if its been discussed recently but one of the bake-on finishes is the only way to go in my opinion. If they know what they are doing they can cover almost everything and it prevents moisture for getting on those areas. They are more expensive but better that dipping.

GLS · Post by **GLS** » January 18th, 2014, 7:48 am

I had an SBE that I bought in 1998 that had a tough factory coat. Rattle-canned jobs might not be as durable as baked finishes but they are inexpensive, easily repaired and tough enough for my purposes.
If I ever get to hunt with Hal I'll surprise him with a free paint job on his CZ 28 gauge.

. We all know how much he envies camo finishes.

hawglips · Post by **hawglips** » January 18th, 2014, 8:52 am

Dude! I'll make sure I bring something besides the CZ!

turkeyvet · Post by **turkeyvet** » January 18th, 2014, 5:06 pm

Well John continues to spend my money. The only thing is on the bake on finishes I do not see a good pattern and you can't bake plastics.

Johndoe · Post by **Johndoe** » January 18th, 2014, 8:55 pm

I will show you. Just pay attention to what I say.

If I tell you a fly can pull a plow, don't ask no silly questions.
Find a harness to fit him.

squatty · Post by **squatty** » February 16th, 2014, 6:08 pm

Dip it!

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