Spray Paint Rifle Camo | How to Paint Your Rifle

[@FictionWeLiveIn]

I did not think it would turn out that nice. I've seen a lot of spray paint jobs that totally ruin a rifle but this one is actually my favorite camo design I've ever seen.

[@HoosierHunter]

Really appreciate it! Been doing mine like this for years. Appreciate the comment.

[@OzStazaw]

I've never seen a rattle can camo job ruin a gun.. so as long all important parts are masked. It's a tool, paint it, use it hard and keep it clean. I guess if you're going to resell it one day, probably don't touch it.. but to each their own.

[@echochambers8418]

When you first started out I thought...Ughhhh he’s ruining it.But DAMN,The finished product looks KILLER!!!!!Really Awesome Job!!!!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks, man! Really appreciate that and thanks for watching!

[@rickeybullington6314]

Have you check the prices of spray paint lately. That paint you have their has really gone up. It's 5.95 a can now .

[@HoosierHunter]

Yep. Around $6.25 here now 🥵

[@rickeybullington6314]

@@HoosierHunter theirs no way they can justify it.

[@michaelh8102]

By far the easiest,best method and best looking camo stock painting vid I’ve seen. Thank you !

[@beautanner8409]

I like how the sponge produces both the micro and the macro pattern. I think I like this result over some of the other methods I've seen out there... it looks really great!

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate that and thanks for watching! Subscribe to see more and let me know how yours turns out, if you try it.

[@OhshitPositive]

That looks fantastic! And for people wanting to try it out, do your mags first! Takes less time to do, takes less time to clean off if you hate it, and much cheaper if you can't clean it!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man! Yep, start on something easy or something you can throw away. Thanks for watching.

[@TacShooter]

When I was a teen I camo'ed my stepfather's airboat using that sponge method. Got lots of compliments about it.

[@BigPark51]

That is ridiculous, you are so smart for figuring that out i would of never imagined that it was painted by touching it with a sponge a couple times basically

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks bud. Appreciate you watching! Have a good one👍

[@foundationdefense5299]

Using a sea sponge is great, man. Makes everything look cooler, shoot better, and more tactical. The most important part being “cooler” LoL have fun!

[@roym.outdoorsman7993]

Thanks for your willingness to share this technique; it worked great on my rifle. You did a great job.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thank you! Happy to hear it helped you with some ideas!

[@Trav_Can]

The sponge technique seems much more effective than some pretty stencils. And quick and easy! Don't forget to incorporate a larger pattern in the design because you want to break up that rifle shape at longer distances.

[@justinhorn4246]

What was the temperature when you painted it? Roughly

[@Trav_Can]

@@justinhorn4246 Just like any painting, ideally you want it to be above 50°F.

[@justinhorn4246]

@Trav_Can damn it lol. Ok well I have a model 11 savage 243 I'm wanting to paint but it's 33 degrees right now and I don't have heat in my shop. I need to work on being more patient. Thanks for the info

[@nickrobinsonaws732]

@@justinhorn4246I realize this is a year later but get a 20lb propane tank with one of those Mickey Mouse ear looking heaters you put on top they’ll heat an area like crazy

[@waterman308]

I think your method is the best I've seen. People don't see the fine little snakeskin patterns from netting or whatever from a distance. Neither do animals. At distance they see larger discrete blobs of color or gray. Too. Much of similar color looks solid at distance. And you see the silhouette. You need larger aresas of strong contrast to break up the outline. I've done it and did the clear coat too. However I found that even a Matt finish will be somewhat shiny and reflect light. So I either take a little steel wool and scuff it or I omit the clear coat so the flat paint is flat and reflects the least amount of light. I'm gonna try the sponge method next!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks! People seem to love it and have had tons of people use this method. It works really well.

[@jackneals5585]

Dang this is one of the BEST gun painting video I have seen so far. WELL done man. It looks fantastic and VERY practical colors.

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate ya man! Thanks for the comment 🤙🤙

[@smoakngun]

Looks great! I used the sponge method on my .22 and it works so well. You can't mess up.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks!! Appreciate you watching and glad it worked out for you! 👍

[@Juans_Targets_and_Tackles]

The best DIY camo pattern I've seen on a rifle

[@dropbearknives4831]

Nice results with a simple technique. I sprayed a gun recently the usual rattle can way, at the end I decided to paint the receiver side walls and used the white spongy packing foam you get in many product boxes nowadays. It worked a treat too. So much so after watching your video I think I'll repaint it all over as you did. Nice work, keep them coming.

[@HoosierHunter]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@uralbob1]

I'll never forget my gunwriter Uncle Dick who, in the '60s, taped his Model 70 .222 Rem for hunting fox in Michigan snow. He used white first aid tape. He was the coolest guy I knew!

[@HoosierHunter]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Patriots41793]

Liked and subscribed. I wish I had watched before painting my AR. I may have to go back over it with the sponge method here. It came out well but I was hoping for more of a patterned look like you have here. Awesome job man!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you subscribing and following along. Should be pretty easy for you to go over what you already have done. Good luck and take it easy 👍

[@heathhalfhill6867]

Thanks man. This is by far the easiest way for me to camo out all my guns. Very creative and cool. God bless.

[@HoosierHunter]

No problem and glad I was able to help a little. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more content.

[@calebhintz4096]

This looked professionally done!! Here after watching the KS Pursuit video for the Maverick 88. Can't wait to test it out on my 88 🤟🏻

[@mikehoward8201]

I like the look and saves me from looking all over the neighborhood for all thise woodsy components! I got a black mostly Gamo air rifle, think I will use this on it....its got a cheap scope on it and will do the scope and barrel also! Thanks, enjoyed it when you finally started painting! Yep, using that matte clear coat will save that paint and keep it looking good! My base coat will be matte black over any shiny bits. Will ask my wife about that sponge, she's the artist in the family!

[@HoosierHunter]

Yep, has served me well civilian side and when I was in. Just works well being easy to change on what you need.

[@fbodkin1]

I bought a Remmy 700 ADL. That old plastic stock had to go, so I bought the Magpul to go on it. The Magpul really doesn't fit the 700 in a decent manner at all. You just gave me the answer to a problem. I'll be putting the Magpul stock up for sale and painting the original stock using your method. THX!!!!!

[@HoosierHunter]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help. Good luck with it!

[@jamesheadlee2708]

Absolutely the best video I've seen and the best looking camo job! Simple, no mess, easy! Getting ready to try this out on an H&R 10 gauge that's been cut down.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thank you 👍👍

[@johnstansak7867]

Turned out great! Thank you for taking the time to share this camo method.

[@allanleon7192]

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Earned a subscriber.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you following along!

[@JackT81]

That's so easy. Looks so tacticool too. Gonna do this same paint job with my new black turkey .410.

[@HoosierHunter]

👍👍

[@02Crimson]

using black as the base layer is great idea. keep it simple.

[@HoosierHunter]

🤙🤙

[@dakotabarriger4546]

Bought the duplicolor camo paint, looked up videos on how to do it. Definitely using this method. Looks badass!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man 🤘🤘

[@bryangilbert8553]

I have watched many, MANY videos showing spray paint techniques & effects. And then I see this. Looks awesome & very DIY doable. I can relate to your sense of humor too. I will probably try this on my Mossberg Patriot stock.

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate ya, man! Thanks for watching and be sure to stay tuned for more! Let me know how how the Patriot stock turns out 🤘🤘

[@jesseoseguera7526]

Probably the best paint method I've seen. Can't wait to do mine.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! You will be happy with it. Thanks for watching and hope it turns out well.

[@chrisboon4526]

Wow! Your stock looks great and your technique was simple. Thank you for sharing.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks!! Appreciate the feedback and you watching 👍

[@freakazoid9276]

Looks great. Very simple method that looks better than most others. One thing I would recommend is to let the paint cure for a week before applying clear coat. If you apply it too soon, it can cause problems with the way it dries and end up looking messed up.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks! Yeah, I had wondered about that, but I have painted a lot of them like this and for others and never had that problem yet! Thanks for watching.

[@joejr9653]

Finished product looks cool.

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate it!

[@bbinder4120]

beautiful job! This is the simplest and best looking way I've seen to do this...and i have all the paints except the clear coat!

[@HoosierHunter]

🤙🤙

[@HitTheX]

First video of yours I ever watched. Very well done and I am going to do 3 rifles the same way. Much better than any of the others I've seen on painting guns. Sponge pattern is great.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching and good luck with the paint jobs 👍

[@indigenousliving3658]

Thanks for the video man, my other half used thus video and painted my 350 Winchester legend I ruger ranch. It turned out great!

[@HoosierHunter]

Glad it helped!

[@mattlee3526]

That looks great your a genius I'm going to do just that

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@muddywaterfishing]

"There's 9 ways to skin a cat, and they're all fun" I bout lost it, idk how you kept a straight face lol

[@HoosierHunter]

😂😂 haha. It was tough. Thanks for watching 🤘🤘

[@robertherbrand6050]

Well I have an old muzzle loader with a synthetic stock.. so I will be practicing on that.. thanks for the ideas

[@Seelos333]

Very nice! Functional, practical and seems like it would be durable considering the expense involved 👍🏻

[@indigocloud8408]

Dude, you deserve every sub you have, this is one of the most professional, easy to follow and cleanest rifle paint jobs I've seen and it's so simple but ingenious, mad props man! your rifle came out looking beautiful! plus I swear you talk just like Bob Ross conducting his program haha

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate you, bro! This has influenced thousands of people and always like hearing the comments! Good luck with the painting 🤙🤙

[@Freedom_Synthetics]

You sir, are a genius. Im going to use that technique.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thank ya! Appreciate you watching. Subscribe to see future videos 👍. Have a good one.

[@HoosierHunter]

You are weak. Pay others to do you work, softy!

[@rigoperalta1701]

Best one I've ever seen!! Seriously I will forever be subscribed. Thank you!

[@HoosierHunter]

Means a lot buddy! Appreciate the comment and you subscribing 👍

[@ppspsd]

Awesome job 👏 👍! Like your color choices! Simple but effective. Outstanding!

[@ridehi8083]

you did a great job on the camo pattern. great technique. thanks for your time in making the video.

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching and happy to help 👍

[@bradshore8175]

I like your work. Started my rifle stock today. Thanks for the the help getting started.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching and happy I was able to help you some! Good luck!

[@nashonlowery5845]

You have one of the best finishes I’ve seen on a diy

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks!!

[@saintsfisherman]

everyone knows when you paint your weapon you get better groups. Finally someone else said it. This is the same concept I use in my vehicles. I add a ton of NOS and SUMMIT stickers to my vehicle, and it preforms better right away. Great paint job. I am about to do this to one of my own.

[@HoosierHunter]

Haha. You know it man!! Thanks for watching and good luck with the paint job! Get ready for small groups! 👊🏻

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

Great job there....I bought a rem..783 short heavy barrel....308...think I'm gonna try the sponge trick....I usually do the netting....great job

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate that and thanks for watching the video! Have a good one.

[@rocketlauncher1504]

Job well done!! Rifle turned out very nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks 👍👍

[@robertgardner7493]

LOVE THIS CAMO JOB! BEST ONE I'VE EVER SEEN. JUST GOT BACK FROM BUYING SOME BROWN PAINT I HAVE THE OTHERS. THANK YOU!!

[@HoosierHunter]

Awesome! Good luck wit it and thanks for watching 🤙🤙

[@robertgardner7493]

I WILL NOT BUG SIR WITH A BUNCH OF TEXT BUT REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHERE YOU BOUGHT THAT SPONGE. I BOUGHT A SMALL ONE SIMILAR TO THE ONE YOU USED BUT THE ONE YOU USED IS SUPERIOR TO MINE. THE CRATERS IN THE SPONGE YOU HAVE ARE DEEPER. I WANT THE CAMO JOB YOU PRODUCED. LOL THANKS FOR THE INFO BACK TO ME.

[@HoosierHunter]

👍 click on the sponge link in my video description. Everything you need is right there.

[@bdsurfer13]

Awesome, great idea and result with the sponge.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.

[@homeiswhereur9617]

So I did mine same technique as you and I really like the way it came out, thank you for sharing! I want to ask you if I want to tone it down a bit , rubbing some deep Forrest green on a cotton little towel and wipe that on the parts I want to darken, will it work ?I haven’t applied the last clear coat yet just want to hear your input first …

[@HoosierHunter]

I would think so, but never have tried that. Not much help on that.

[@Whatspistonslap]

Man that’s a sweet. I’m going to do this with my Ruger American hunting rifle as well, it’s fun to look at pictures from my last mule deer hunt and try and come up with a color scheme and pattern. Cheers

[@CoastalPhoto]

How long does this technique stand up? Thanks

[@HoosierHunter]

I have a 22lr that I painted around 5 years ago. Looks great still. It gets beat around too squirrel hunting.

[@jasondauzat1619]

You can’t get more simple than that!!! Great DIY video man!!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks, buddy! Appreciate the comment and you watching! Have a good one.

[@jasoncarpenter4116]

The rattle can camo looks awesome on your rifle, now you have me wanting to try it

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching. Give it a shot. If you mess up at first then you just start over again. Pretty fun project.

[@harrycoureas2427]

Unbelievably good. I had no idea how to do it now I will give it a go. Thanks mate.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks bro! Appreciate you watching and the comment!

[@sparky7146]

Simply outstanding look. Thanks for sharing.

[@HoosierHunter]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching!

[@paxonearth]

I'm an artist who has used spray paint many times for different projects, but I hadn't considered the sponge method. Nice job!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks! Really appreciate that and thanks for watching

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

That spunge idea is clutch... Looks sweet, good work

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man!! Appreciate that and thanks for watching.

[@meanderingmarley3910]

Great video. I'm definitely stealing the sponge technique. You've got a dry, Steve-Carell-kinda humor. It works.

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate it! Yeah, have heard that before. Just awkward trying to make jokes at a camera with no response. Haha

[@terenceholley4938]

Cool video man, I just did my rifle using some of your techniques and I love the way it come out.

[@HoosierHunter]

Awesome!! Good to hear 🤙🤙

[@SHWELL11]

Nicely done. the sponge painting is my go to method as well

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching.

[@ChipsOutdoorChannel]

I love the way that rifle turned out! That's much better than the idea I had in mind before watching! It looks like it was dipped! Great job!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks! I appreciate that. It’s a fun project and pretty cheap.

[@constitutionalradiation3587]

Well done, and very nice outcome. It might be a good idea for folks to write down the exact paints used and procedure, for use when finishing the other parts. So that if any time has elapsed, they will match. Great job, thanks for the video.

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate it 👍👍

[@niko5182]

Lovely, just bought a Ruger, but getting a Magpul stock, so going to practice on factory stock

[@HoosierHunter]

👍👍

[@pietromastroiacovo4169]

Beautiful video and splendid result. Can you kindly tell me the colors you used specifying the ral. Thank you

[@vahidkzade4850]

You are interesting person. Watching your videos is satisfying.

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate that and thanks for watching!

[@rodchism139]

I like the way it turned out. Im going to try it

[@HoosierHunter]

Appreciate it! Good luck 🤙

[@TrueHDCinema]

Genius. Man this method came out killer!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man! 🤙🤙

[@trevor-bd4kt]

Amazing..looks professional and so easy. Gonna do this to my Hatsan AT44 air rifle . Thanks!!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man! You will have fun with the project. Good luck. Subscribe to see more videos in the future.

[@trevor-bd4kt]

@@HoosierHunter so no sanding required?

[@HoosierHunter]

trevor5534 nope. None at all

[@CsabaHalasz-jc6pi]

I like it very much, very good technique, I will use it.. Thank you very much!

[@bobbymcduffie5288]

Nice job! Simple process with a great end result. Thanks for posting!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching! 👍👍

[@Coyote-Baba-Yaga]

Came out pretty dope I'm not going to lie I'm going to have to try it this week with my rifle

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man! Good luck with it 🤘🤘

[@Doublezzranch]

Looks GOOD. I did the stock and metal on my bolt action, it was worth it 👍. I may do your idea of the sponge on my SCAR, make it blend into my surroundings on my ranch. Your friend in OREGON 🤠

[@HoosierHunter]

I have done the entire rifle on some others and will probably eventually do the same with this one. It would look pretty sweet on a SCAR. I appreciate you watching! Have a good one 👍

[@justinhorn4246]

I know this video was 4 yesterday ago but that is a very nice looking gun. I have a regular savage model 11 243 for coyotes and I wanna do that to my stock. Since it's been 4 years, how well has the clear coat and paint hold up?

[@HoosierHunter]

Held up great! I haven’t touched up anything. Holds up well.

[@Don_LM]

man , that cammo work was pretty bad ass , loved it.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate it!

[@ashleylutz6392]

Thanks for the idea that looks awesome!

[@HoosierHunter]

No problem! Glad you like it!

[@railerz101]

Very nice. Think I'm gonna paint one of my guns.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks!! Let me know how it goes 👍👍

[@highontaiwan]

Came out pretty cool. I'm going to do this to my shotgun. It'll help me hit the target every time.

[@HoosierHunter]

Haha. For sure. Never miss again 👊👊

[@hikingfish3]

Thought the intro was a bit long...but I couldn't stop laughing. Thinking of purchasing a new rifle and it comes in an all black synthetic stock. I was thinking of doing a camo job on it, but thought it would be way too much work to spray paint it (using the can on the rifle directly) since I'd need to remove the buttpad and I'd have to watch out for gripping area (synth checkering). Your method simplifies all of this! I love it.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! Hope it works out well for you.

[@vincentm.6315]

Wow that actually looks cool. Will for sure paint mine like that

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks man! Have fun painting yours and happy to help 👍

[@pwmiller5759]

I did mine today and it looks great!

[@HoosierHunter]

👍👍

[@richlovin2173]

Simple and effective. Good job.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate that!

[@garywells3874]

Nicely done, great ideas.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thank ya!

[@richardcampbell5762]

Great job on the camo!!! Looks great Brother.👍✌🇺🇸✌

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching! Be sure to follow along and stay tuned for more. Have a good one 👍

[@benfowler4438]

Really cool. Thanks for sharing

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks for that! Appreciate you watching!

[@mark_luna]

That looks so good man!! Well freakin’ done.

[@paraguitarmedic]

Dude, what a killer idea. Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate you watching 👍

[@davidgodwin651]

Very good process on customizing your weapon to your preferred color variation and its simple and looks great. Your explanation of the process was excellent and the steps very clear cut. You did great!

[@HoosierHunter]

Really appreciate the comment and you watching! Have a good one! Thanks again!

[@jamiejones9647]

Do you fine sand it after painting before clearing? Or fine sand after clearing?

[@HoosierHunter]

I don't sand at all when I paint them like this.

[@The-Handy-Dad]

Nice looking paint job, I just spent 30 mins looking at Lowe’s and hobby lobby for the brown color. What color is the brown spray paint?

[@hoofgripweightlifting6872]

Thank you for sharing. I really like the methods you used. Well done!

[@HoosierHunter]

You are welcome! Appreciate you watching.

[@CABIX_81]

That’s awesome, now im gonna do that with my rem 700 ADL.. thankx for the vid 🤙🏽

[@HoosierHunter]

Heck yeah man! I'm here to help, that's what it's all about! Good luck with the project. It's a fun one.

[@MimeswithRhymes]

Definitely adding some sponges to my arsenal. Ha, funny how you did just the stock when I plan to do just the barrel and receiver. Mine will be a trunk gun and I’m trying to prevent rust.

[@HoosierHunter]

There you go buddy! I have some rifles where I just painted the stock and I have some that I have painted the entire thing. Each one is a little different and I like to change them up from time to time. Thats the cool thing about using spray paint, it's easy to change things around. Good luck!

[@TheRasalhaag]

No primer needed, does this give disadvantages? No roughing up the stock first to make the mechanical bond stronger? Did you really just paint onto your bare plastic stock or was this already coated in some kind of paint? Is the same procedure possible with the (presumably) Nylon stock of a Ruger American Ranch .223 FDE as well, no primer needed?

[@HoosierHunter]

I just started painting directly over the factory stock. Just be sure to clean well with alcohol first. Several of my rifles still holding up just fine after years of being painted. Should be fine on your Ruger, I would think.

[@williamgregory6684]

That looks amazing 😍😍!!!!

[@chuckydubree1925]

Very nice I rally like it very cool thanks for posting

[@HoosierHunter]

👍👍

[@JoeSmith-ms5ju]

Awesome video man helped me out a lot also subscribed and liked

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks for the sub! Appreciate ya!

[@jimvang6012]

After 9 years of owning my RAR 270, I've decided to try your method out since there are not much aftermarket long action stock I like and it turned out awesome! I used more OD green on mines since I hunt in the Sierras and timber areas. Also waiting for some parts from Anarchy Outdoors for my bolt.

[@HoosierHunter]

👍👍

[@TBizzell68]

That is bad ass, I like that approach! Mine has the tan stock, I’m definitely going to use this, thanks!

[@HoosierHunter]

Thanks, man! Appreciate you watching!! 🤘🤘