HOW TO PAINT YOUR RIFLE - TRAVIS HALEY

[@vicdiaz5180]

A SAW as EDC, now this man is an icon! 👏🏽👏🏽🇺🇸

[@T20-c8f]

I’m so stiff over his Arms rail on that sexy ol bushmaster DMR.

[@cameronbaker6115]

Literally my first thought as well

[@f5tornadeau]

Keeping the dream alive…

[@PistonDrivenGun]

Like a SAW gunner, almost like that's a thing

[@thomasginn4709]

That got him another follower ... 🇺🇸💪

[@alistair8915]

1. Tape up what you don't want painted. 2. Spray paint it brown, tan, or green. 3. Optional spray paint stripes and patterns of the same colors. 4. Remove tape and enjoy shooting.

[@googlinstuff8910]

dont forget to incorporate sprigs & branches. Thats the majic...

[@TheGamingPrivate]

Or if you just want to do rattle can use a laundry bag’s netting. This is the way.

[@zexnynex777]

Someone should mention light or dark colors 1st. I can't remember but I know it matters in the cerekote world. Pretty sure it's lighter colors 1st.

[@MrMillardski]

Wait… you guys are shooting these?!

[@christophermitchell7925]

⁠@@zexnynex777From my experience finishing with lighter colors always looks the best & the most realistic, but always remember that you can always add more paint or colors.

[@Samc6127]

I’ve been meaning to do this to one of mine. I think it’s impressive that you gave love to the Dirty Civilian guys. That’s just class sir. Good stuff!

[@EliteElk221]

Shouting out Drew and Josh is awesome of you to do! Glad that some form of true community is being formed.

[@ThePirateCasey]

I've painted a lot of rifles, you did a good job and gave good instruction. I really liked the split screen towards the end that showed you in street cloths w/ the black rifle vs. camo'd and geared up. Thanks for all your work man!

[@Sagart999]

A great practical application of the camo work, both the painting and the clothing. I also appreciated the heads up on the clothing company. No one wants to walk around like a mall commando, but being able to blend in lets a person chose his tactics in case of an "unplanned situation". And, as Travis pointed out, his choice of camo was driven by the environment, which for most of us includes buildings, streets, etc. Still looking for more "grey man" clothing options. Suggestions are always welcome.

[@alvinmorris5404]

That split screen boldly illustrates the" black gun here I am !" situation yes if you want to draw fire just be the point man with the 3-4foot long black stick in your hands...the group leader'll be yelling "dammit Carl!"

[@AvidFreedom]

Absolutely loved the side by side comparison!!

[@RP-ks6ly]

I am a fan of Dirty Civilian as well, this guntoober world is growing in great content and characters.

[@christopherross3934]

It's about time, sir. And very cool shouting out Dirty civilian. They have been putting in work to bring good knowledge and information for the un/or maybe ill-informed. Hopefully, we will be stronger. Together, we learn. Divided fail.

[@darronlockett9211]

I love the clip that is a side-by-side with you in camo and you in a black shirt and blue jeans. If you stare at the center is is insane the difference in being ready and being caught off guard can be. Your peripherals just get immediately drawn to all that black.

[@Bobsonomatic]

My rifles are already painted but I love “how to paint your rifle” videos lol. It’s borderline therapeutic for some reason

[@MountainBikeTx]

it really is...the sound of spray and rattle.

[@adamdyment9732]

This is the information we need. Hopefully youll keep putting it out. America needs it now

[@mrjackdaniels0309]

Nice and noble for you to bring the guys from Dirty Civilian channel in the conversation. That’s why so many people are admiring you! Thank you!

[@RubiconV]

This is cool! Now I can paint my EDC M-60. Thanks for tips! 😊

[@patrickwooton966]

Did you not know how to paint a rifle before?

[@RubiconV]

@@patrickwooton966 I had no idea. I’m a shooter not an artist

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

@@RubiconVfair point

[@patrickwooton966]

Really? Its common sense.@@RubiconV

[@RubiconV]

@@patrickwooton966that was sarcasm

[@havoctwoone]

Love the @dirty-civilian Shoutout. Drew, Josh and crew are putting out amazing content

[@beenschmokin]

Travis is a true patriot and a model American. Love to see him promoting "civilians" having knowledge and being capable. Unlike some former army/ UFC and coffee sellers who claim patriotism but then say We The People shouldn't have certain gear and weapons. Travis you are a fucking legend. Embodiment of a Marine. Always Faithful to the constitution.

[@clamum9648]

Seconded. Travis is a gigachad and model patriot.

[@notlisted-cl5ls]

are you blowing him too fanboi?

[@ralphday4842]

Coffee sellers. Truth. Nice. 👍

[@liddz434]

The constitution was drafted 237 years ago…got to move with the times.

[@notaturkey2607]

Tim Kennedy I think.

[@directorDex]

You know you've made it when you get a shout out from daddy Haley Awesome video and cheers to the DC boys.

[@TacoTory556]

Side note for lpvos or other scopes you should tape over numbers on dials, or even something like the illumination numbers

[@ezk9026]

Great video, short and to the point! Love it.

[@liamcosgrave5410]

Loving the EDC-SAW

[@bushwacker2048]

I love the epic background music for a rifle painting video, the editor had some fun with this one

[@Vilemicrobe79]

First time seeing this channel. Instant subscribe with the “how can you paint a $3000 optic… cause this is America!”

[@90thReenactor]

Some videos: "Be sure to carefully degrease with acetone to remove every bit of imperfection." This video: "Put that sumbitch right in the dirt!" Love it.

[@chasecarroll3]

Hell yea brother

[@reyvynnightveil1706]

Tbh, degreasing absolutely make the paint stick better, even moreso with primer... but, it's gonna get beat up if you're training with or using it, so... yeah, throw that sumbitch in the dirt.

[@1robertcourtney]

Thanks Travis, love the end result there. I definitely agree the multicam arid is awesome in our AZ environment.

[@ryanjones4917]

Looking forward to the series. I appreciate your time and sharing your expertise.

[@jamesf3181]

Looking forward to those tactics videos. A series on that would be awesome! Thanks for this one in the mean time🇺🇸

[@bradpittman5075]

Thank you. I’ll stand beside you Mr. Haley. Godspeed.

[@ulisessalas6420]

Outfreakingstanding!! I can’t wait to see the next one.

[@sethcormier3807]

that side by side comparison of breaking up the outline was so good.

[@sofakingjewish]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 01:09 🖌️ *Travis Haley demonstrates how to quickly paint your rifle for camouflaging it to match the environment.* 02:04 🎯 *Mask off critical areas like optics and lasers before painting, and don't worry about perfection; the goal is to get it done fast.* 03:29 🌲 *Use a base coat that matches the environment, then overlay with natural vegetation to create a camo pattern.* 12:41 🧠 *Remember that a perfect paint job is only effective as part of your overall fieldcraft and tactics; adapt to changing environments and lighting conditions.* 13:46 🧭 *Travis Haley emphasizes that fieldcraft skills and knowledge are crucial for success, and a paint job alone won't suffice in various situations.* Made with HARPA AI

[@TXCHRISZ06]

My edc gun: an assortment of 9mm and 10mm pistols Travis' edc: A FUCKIN SAW 😆 We are not the same. Anyway great video, I did exactly this on my bugout rifles, with indigenous veg patterns, breaking up the outline of the rifle and optic.

[@kinch613]

FINALLY, a simple no bullshit video on something way too often overthought!

[@zachjackovich116]

You GOTTA make a video about the tactics you mentioned. That’s info civilians should know!!

[@Bedlam_6]

did you try tightening the bipod nut on the bottom? its means to swivel if you want or be completely stiff if do not

[@jeffstroud2459]

Travis, thank you for sharing this information! You are a Professional, brother! Keep up the training, information and products 👊

[@leomtk]

Not about to paint anything anytime soon out here in the wilds of suburbia but definitely informative.

[@RobotPanda15]

You can still get away with breaking up the pattern. Light green and gray with a little brown works well

[@death31313]

One thing I love that another channel said (it was either tactical rifleman or mike glover) is that they just kept some bottles of acrylic craft paint in their packs and basically finger painted their rifle to match their current environment. Acrylic craft paint doesn't hold up well at all but it doesn't really need to, you can just reapply as needed and if you need to you can scrub it off.

[@DesertTigerSyndicate]

Straight to the point as always ! Great video and reasoning behind the why.

[@dhart5752]

Loving the Cali combat hoodie

[@shogekimura]

while not at all necessary i use a matte clear coat afterwards for some reason it counteracts the tackiness almost immediately.

[@sergeantrickroll9281]

10:38 i wear tropic multicam trousers up here in the canadian winter. My kit is simple, all white top and green bottoms to match with evergreens out here

[@michaelmcbride1204]

Great Video. Greetings from an Army veteran living in Mesa, Arizona. Thanks.

[@mascasa7502]

Many thanks for doing this. Love these videos.

[@letsdothis9063]

Yup i dont plug the muzzle. No problems. Now, im not sticking the nozzle in there and spraying down the barrel either. 😅 Agreed, a little mist in there gets shot right out. I had a .308 bolt gun with a weird little burr in the barrel, right at the crown. I didn't want to but any abrasive on the rifling, so i just shot a few rounds. After about four rounds, you couldn't tell the it was ever there (even under magnification). Then i sighted it in, and it shoots great. Definitely more accurate than i am.

[@michaelyoung5464]

Great video! Some folks really make it harder than it has to be. It's a simple process

[@jeffadams9807]

Gotta Love The SAW, It Just ROCK'S...

[@LîNkxUSMC]

Not sure why i enjoy watching rifle painting videos so much, but i just do lol.

[@aharris87]

Could you do a video on using hunting camos for "military" application? I feel like Realtree Edge, among others, is highly underrated in "Grey man" and "Minuteman" applications.

[@-RONNIE]

I know this will help people out in the future 👊🏻🇺🇸 keep up the good work

[@huntervita]

More of this content 👏🏼 no bs, proper knowledge

[@armsallowed]

This is Arms Allowed, absolutely wonderful genuine and to the point ,very specific . Couse it’s America die free out …

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

Cool, after this, can we get a "How to select and build a hide site"? One niche I haven't found done well on YT yet

[@mikeyob4271]

YES.

[@camhester4251]

i've seen a lot of how to paint your rifle video's but this is awsome just get right to it

[@sonar357]

This is definitely more detailed than my go-to method of tan or brown base layer, then, using an old mesh laundry bag, I spray 'hex' pattern branches in OD, tan/brown (which ever was not the base). Does a very decent job for a forest floor with dead leaves and green brush area.

[@hannibal_rex5503]

The drug rug from ASNL is a super cozy and capable piece of kit. Can't reccomend them enough!

[@TX-OaksRnr]

Great content Travis! Thank you sir. “Look like wind, move like water, smell like sand and sound like smoke”. - Me 1990 Recon Live free 🇺🇸 🙏🏼

[@JDepmusic]

Anyone know what kind/type of wool hoodie Travis has on?

[@handsmcneil]

If its the one towards the end he says it. All skills no luck drug rug.

[@medmark]

I've been trying to find the wool/fleece combat top and have been unsuccessful so far, looks legit!

[@JDepmusic]

@@handsmcneil thanks bro, I was able to find their site to the hoodie. They’ll be up and running in 3 days. So I have to wait 😫

[@handsmcneil]

@@JDepmusic nice bro it'll be worth the wait!

[@Medici0045]

Did mine up as a tiger stripe. Turned out really well, and works pretty decently as a camo.

[@yoppboi1]

well made video and enjoyed observing some of your field craft in use. subscribed hope to see some more

[@rettwolff9365]

Hello Travis, On your video @10:28, where can we buy that kind of outer garment (coyote color)? Many thanks and more power.

[@gregcox600]

One of the best I’ve seen!

[@RickyMontijo]

Doesn’t matter how many videos come out on rattling a rifle…. Im apparently gonna watch them all lol

[@jerryyang8174]

That side by side video sold it for me

[@taylorratliff405]

Same. Now I need to get an NF ATACR 1-8 to spray paint...

[@jeffbenedict8316]

Thank you Travis appreciate your knowledge and skill on this .

[@Echophone2046]

Travis Haley going Bob Ross. Didn't know I need this.

[@PraktischTaktisch-Gut]

where is the hoodie from? really like it

[@Gothic1Actual]

Excellent info! Thanks

[@Altsolutions]

I do this same process but use brownells allumahide or whatever it’s called. Holds a really long time actually. Doesn’t wear of as easy 👍🏼

[@lostfound1093]

Im going to try this one day on my less expensive rifle to see how it turns out , i was surprised that it doesnt have to be taken too serious in detail etc, like you said youre dirty with it, bc in some things i do im a little OCD and that sometimes can be a good thing but sometimes not when you need to be fast or make quick decisions, i appreciate your time and giving credit to others, being humble when youre a badass is a plus with us civies, just subscribed and watched your why your rifle isnt zeroed video, which is what im trying to get better at, i bought a lazer sight in tool i havnt used yet on a couple different firearms, one isnt exactly a long range weapon so i have it somewhat zeroed on maybe 50 yards or so , honestly im not very good at long range, id love to be able to get out to the range more but work, 4 children being a single father , divorced etc, not to mention the other factors like $ and so on, but hey maybe being that my name is also Travis i can somehow get a bit of that badassery rubbed off on me, if only i could have a damn M249 SAW as an edc, id be smiling all day long

[@Strawman333]

Thanks Mr. Haley.

[@ianarno]

For the Magpul bipod, I tied a single round of 220 cord (with a square knot at the back of the legs) on the inner shaft at the pivot to take up that space and get rid of that wobble.

[@seanrosedotcom]

As a photographer, I can say the eye catches straight lines. It's why scraches in photos stand out. Breaking up the lines in your paint is highly effective.

[@blugrassmaniac]

Travis it’s good to see you making vids bud!

[@micheal8414]

Thanks Travis.

[@deaconhollow]

Will there ever be an Arid thorax carrier?

[@1911Fan85]

When I operated operationally in an operating area, I always carried spray paint cans!!

[@MM-kv8ly]

The Magpul sling stud model seems to be much tighter, fwiw. I need to adopt some of your "I don't care" attitude. I'm never happy with my paint jobs.

[@NTurman]

Great I can never get an all skill no luck hoodie when they are instock and you plug them

[@mflabkanonier]

Travis, where did you get that Hoodie seen at 10:58 ? I need that..!

[@DrBorn]

Did you find out?

[@hailgurus833]

It’s from gnarcousa

[@KevinWood44]

One of the better rattlecan jobs online. Personally I dont paint optics....for 2 reasons..... 1. I sell them 2. I think a sniper veil or camo mesh does a better job of hiding the hard lines of the scope and top of the rifle. Great video

[@SIGMAofWOLVES]

Travis what type/ brand of spray paint are you using? Is it a rust-oleum paint?

[@TheodoreKoteles]

A tac camo looks great in Arizona terrain...😊

[@Jordan882007]

Great Video Travis!

[@jordanammons834]

Where can I get one of those fleece jackets I’m interested in finding that the video was great I found it simple and pretty informative thank you

[@user-gw4wr4gc9k]

Thank you Travis.

[@aceofaugusta1952]

Cool to see the dirty civilian shout out from a legend

[@Pr0xy-Xiii]

What's stopping the selector switch from scraping the paint job around it???

[@forgedinfidel6951]

That side by side shot of regular clothing and gillie next to it really shows why you need to paint your gun and match your environment, the best you could get it

[@dbunce10]

thanks. good tutorial. inspired me.

[@owais146]

SPLENDID MAESTRO

[@seadowg5515]

Great stuff.

[@TheStormsDagger]

I know this was 8 months ago and I don't have a rifle...yet. But I wonder if I can incorporate cerakote into this. Maybe a base coat?

[@srlsolutionsself-reliancet3247]

the side by side video really shows how the black rifle stands out..... also heard black really stands out in night vision.

[@Craig_N]

That's basically what I did on mine just the other day. But I just kinda misted the other colors on with no "pattern". Looks good to me.

[@pawegrzesik4449]

What exactly are those colours? For how long it will stay like this without a need to paint it again? Thanks!

[@AnthonyD1986]

It’s so hard for me to paint my rifle lol. I love how it looks and don’t want to screw it up. I have the same BCM.

[@colecallicutt2671]

“Because it’s America” love that.

[@spcg9796]

This was a great video. Will follow

[@jordanfrangquist1474]

Keep it simple is sometimes the best solution.

[@dirtycommtroop]

I paint my optics and accessories separate for the base coat. Then after drying i put them back on the rifle for secondary colors/pattern. Do you need to? Absolutely not i just enjoy it as part of the building process.

[@alanstone139]

Thos shoyld help prevent rust on the outside of the weapon ?