Painting Your Rifle ISN’T Enough

[@John_439]

Step 1 in recce is being in shape so you can climb a mountain in your kit and still fight.

[@hexguerilla8344]

No way! That truck in the background just needs some veg. 😂

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

Getting into a fight isn't the point of "recce". People really need to use the internet for more than spouting shit they half remember from a video they watched 6 months ago.

[@zachbunch8701]

@@PoliticallyInsensitivethat’s not the point. If you are wearing kit at all it implies you reasonably expect to get in a gunfight in your current environment. If you’re out of shape, especially in the mountains, you won’t be successful.

[@mowgli2071]

​@@PoliticallyInsensitive If your own cholesterol is as big an enemy as anyone coming after you, then you're doing something wrong.

[@davidwagaman68]

I live in hill country and carry light but can still have everything while wearing my kilt in the hills!

[@mkonvo]

If you want rubber bands that won't break or dry out easily take a bicycle innertube and cut the width you are in need of. They are the toughest bands you will ever need. Apply to life in other areas as needed.

[@mikee1891]

Yup! Great advice! They’re sold commercially as “ranger bands” Get yourself that bicycle inner tube and fire up the scissors.

[@kazimierzspaczynski7401]

Thank You Sir. Good advice.

[@TheLimbReaper]

Agreed. I cut them as short tubes and use them as grip covers also.

[@michaelbalph4984]

Ranger bands. You're welcome

[@Runandgun13]

Tan hair ties even better

[@syn4057]

Subscribed. Had a friend, Matt Dunn, who was a SEAL team sniper. The died in a motorcycle accident. He talked about this and other sniper concealment things all the time. One day, when I had the money, he was going to built out a gun and kit for me. Now I watch these channels and I’m learning to built out my own kit.

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

Sorry about your friend. And it’s amazing your building your kit it will be a great memory

[@Havingablastwithphil]

Had an awesome time out in the sticks with you guys. Thanks boys 🇺🇸🫡

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

Yall give Phil love

[@BRITFORCE]

tan and brown hair ties work great us brits use them in the sniper and recce platoons to help with veg on weapon systems tripods and ghillies

[@LouisianaFirearms]

Can’t wait to watch this on the toilet tonight

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

🦫

[@rc-pm1fe]

I'll meet you there!

[@randomcuriosities8441]

Just did

[@UncomplicatedFellow]

30 min on the toilet isnt good. take some fiber

[@andrewbiddle2487]

8541 here with something to add for the readers... There's three types of enemy locations: Known, suspected, and likely. So even if you're not seen (known), you also have to be in a position that's neither suspected or likely (the lone tree, the perfect window). Unfortunately this often means you'll have to set up your FFP in the 3rd or 4th best position which tends to be just a few meters away from a comfortable location with superb observation and fields of fire. Camouflage is as much about the will to suffer as it is deceiving the human eye and adjacent electronic sensors.

[@sharkbite326gaming]

Yutt

[@billt9687]

October? I'll be running missions in the mountains against a platoon of Elk, hope to take a HVT.

[@j.m.8193]

I just covered mine in cha cha cha Chia pet seeds. Its good to go.

[@louispittman7367]

Underrated comment.

[@Scott_Buchanan]

Make sure ya keep it moist 😉

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

I love that you have painted every fing thing; you're my kinda guys, just to old to ruck with you. The key to ultimate survival is not to be seen, never found, thus never have to shoot. Escape Evade.

[@jf3065]

For those mag dumpers who are worried about rubber bands failing, use Silicone Cooking Rubber Bands, not only are they more tear resistant, they also can handles 600-800 degrees. ;)

[@mattysee24]

I'd be more afraid of starting a fire with all the dried out vegetation sitting on the suppressor. Imagine starting a brush 🔥, talk about ruining concealment

[@карась-ь8р]

man, your long term content really deserves more attention, very well made

[@BearClawAK47]

Some thing I would like to see, but never do, is how to set up the camouflage without giving away your position. You guys did touch on it, which is something no one else does. For example, when you are building the screen we are making a lot of movement and are exposing the broad flat profile of our backs. So someone could have the best hide site but have given away their position thru the movement of building it. Is this something you could address more in a dedicated video?

[@LLB984]

I would say do it at dusk or night

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

Well this is a given as I learned this many years ago in the Marines Now retired It works for hunting very well

[@CplSkiUSMC]

All good, but one thing you didn't address in your site selection is your egress route. Getting in is one thing, but getting out after the shot is extremely important if you wish to keep breathing after kicking the hornet nest. That obviously applies more to sniping than observation... but even in the recon role, if by some odd chance you're spotted and taken under fire, you need a way out so that you don't get pinned and popped.

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

We talk about it in the next video

[@MidwestAdventureTeam]

Bycycle intertubes cut down work extremely well also.

[@Tbowie13]

Those Silky saws are awesome! I never knew how much I needed one till I got one. Ive never felt a smoother cut either. I like tue medium teeth. Pretty easy to push back and forth, yet aggressive enough to burn through wood pretty fast.

[@joneifer8987]

Great video. I pray I never have to veg out to survive, but this was really informative.

[@THERESISTANCE762]

Can't believe you've never seen anyone put veg on there gun before on the Internet.

[@ggrmc764]

I really vegged out watching this 😂 I will probably never have any use for this but still, great content as always. Having watched videos from Ukraine thermal is a game changer but not everyone has it. But the game is changing for sure.

[@mikeiso8963]

Gillie up and scare the neighborhood kids this Halloween (don’t shoot anyone who doesn’t have it coming)

[@Scott_Buchanan]

Same here, I nerd out on stuff like this lol

[@menumlor9365]

Joker: I’m going to make this rifle disappear. * Puts on ATF jacket * TA-DA!!!!!!!

[@andrea.airsoft]

hey, 15 years old italian here, I've loved guns and military stuff my whole life, unfortunately, at my age I'm unable to shoot, so I do airsoft, which is hated by a lot of gun people enthusiasts, love your videos

[@mattofjax]

Airsoft done right is awesome and can teach you a lot of skills however we get a bunch of these idiots on KZbin doing airsoft where they are rapid firing 1000 rounds running into fire arguing over whether they got hit or not. That shit is gay. There’s a lot of people who wear Gilly suits and hide in the shrubs and snipe or do legitimate breaching exercises and use skillful tactics that can make you, more prepared in a real life situation live like you train train like you would fight and fight like your life depends on it

[@andrea.airsoft]

@@mattofjax yeah, both the gun world and airsoft world have idiots, only issue is that 99% of milsims are 18+ so I gotta train by myself

[@mattofjax]

@@andrea.airsoft find local ranges and connect with the community. There’s people out there. There’s also the youth marksman programs that will train you with real weapons or air weapons.

[@bradchenoweth7584]

Provided I could get the kit together, not that I don't have kit but its not geared toward Recce, the time off work, and everything else lined up, I'd love to take that class. Love the content man. This stuff is awesome.

[@MF_UNDERTOW]

This has inspired me to paint my only black rifle. Love this stuff.

[@TacDyne]

The biggest problem people have with camo is that they will wear all one type and have their tools painted all one style. The best example of camo I've ever seen was a photo I guy shared of what he did with a paintbrush. He reproduced different styles on each part so it was an ugly mish mosh up close. It vanished at 10 yards though. :) Paint little spots on the barrel. Paint little stripes between the M-Lok holes. Do big, soft colors on the receivers, etc.. The point is to break up the shape.

[@vgates73]

Supersonics, Hornaday Black VMax Polymer Tip 110gr, through my 16" Barrel at 100-150yds are very effective on hogs. It suits its roll very well.

[@unfi6798]

Yeah..we're up for it Diggers.! Seal Recce & living in the wild. Cowabunga.! Cheers from Australia.

[@jonathanrogers9961]

Veg is great. Personally however i prefer a bolder/larger print camo pattern. I find it helps break up tge guns colors better. Camo patters with finer details tend to appear to all blend together into 1 color and outline the shape once you get a few feet away.

[@personal.YouTube.channel]

So in this situation ! As the person looking for you with the drones. I would search first the places where the trees have natural v-cuts & layers plants.

[@rebelscumspeedshop]

Hell, when I painted my riffle I put it on its bipod in a hedge row and walked 50 yards away I couldn't see it and I'm the one who put it there.

[@KaptaynAmeryka]

I went and got some Arcturus sniper veil, some Savotta scrim, and some camo wrap, and now I can't find my rifle because it blends in so well.

[@TheRealSoldatmesteren]

I was expecting an ATF joke about making your rifle disappear

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

😂

[@TheBabayaga2011]

I guarantee you they will try

[@awdobsession717]

Fun fact: if you bought a gun with a serial number, the AFT knows you have it already. There’s this misconception of a “no registry” but they know. Especially now with all recent forms being electronically cataloged…

[@alantewebdesign]

@@awdobsession717 "it's not a searchable database" says the government lol.

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Nothin funny about the AFT

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Circles are not natural in nature. Just like looking for a rabbit’s black eye (black marble) in brush.

[@David-xs9nv]

Is it just cool to say you don't clean your gun? That is like bragging about never changing the oil in your vehicle. Do I clean mine every time I shoot it? Hell no. Do I maintenance after 1,000 rounds suppressed? Hell yes. Dosen't matter how well built the firearm is, sh1t breaks.

[@Ball-till-I-fall89]

Then clean your stuff! Don’t tell someone how to take care of their equipment

[@James_Edward59]

It’s different when you have many many guns and that doesn’t have to be the one your life depends on if shtf.

[@drake0074]

Some people don’t give a crap. And some just say stuff to incite YT comments.

[@phipps111]

I enjoy cleaning em, gives me something to do in the couch, but I do prefer to own the ones that run fine without being cleaned. Shows me it's gonna run no matter what and I like that.

[@Ego.monster]

A clean weapon is a reliable weapon. Don’t gamble with your life my friends. Mechanical sh!t fails at the least opportune moment. Like in the middle of a gunfight with your neighbor, lol

[@aahhronismyname8068]

Should do a hide and go seek game for that october class. Maybe like the last day set a target up and give the class 3-4 hours to set up their rifles. With all the knowledge you given them from the prior days. They gotta Be within 100-200 yards of the target. And from being stationary at the target, use binos/ drones to find them with like a 20 minute time limit. And for those who are not spotted, they have to shoot the target to win the game. (move away from the target) lol. Kind of like clear and present danger except you dont stand near the target for obvious reasons. Give them a hefty discount on the next class or something. Maybe a bnib spotting scope . lol

[@shiftd_1114]

This is a 100% common sense , it's amazing this would have to be taught to some people , for the city dwellers I guess ....

[@louispittman7367]

You can also use small vines to attach veg.

[@sharkbite326gaming]

Boot bands work well for vegging the gun up also

[@Caleb.Stafford]

This is great but what would you do against thermal?

[@alexanderschooler579]

tan and brown pony tails. I have to carry them anyways for my hair so..

[@brendensteinhauer7181]

Subscribed! Didn’t know you were doing garand thumb stuff here.

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

Thanks bro 😎

[@kyleb-hk2ry]

Good content. But by the end of this, I hate the word ‘veg’

[@theshieldwallnation]

Instead of rubber bands use bicycle inner tubes or hair ties. Rubber bands will dry rot after a short time and will adhere to your stuff. Hair ties you can get in natural colors and will last much longer. Bicycle inner tubes you would need to cut in little strips and tie together. Just food for thought.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Another quality video. Thanks!

[@causestosin]

This guy is so articulate

[@TheOnlyLibertarianJew]

I took a drink every time he said "veg" and I got absolutely hammered

[@Scope_Bite]

🙋‍♂️I'm always down for a SUT course.

[@michaelstringer1840]

Since you said I’ll use it for airsoft lol. Being real I would have never thought of to have garden shears and a saw on kit.

[@PJ_Perry]

The last videos jntro was epic .." fuck you !!" 😂

[@stephensackreiter8269]

Barrel & Hatchet guys talk about and show this kind of stuff all the time.

[@jonahtanner2502]

Oh no I’ve never heard of scrim and veg what is this concept no one on the internet ever has ever talked about this ever before Good video topic but I’ve only been on this planet 27 years I’ve definitely seen this at least like 4 times Also we’ve seen enemy at the gates

[@roguedefensefirearmsllc6194]

I'd be less concerned with the can melting the rubber band and more concerned with it affecting the zero, it being a free floating barrel on a long range precision rifle, hanging weight on it. You can also run a gillie rifle wrap on it and secure your area vegetation to it.

[@grnsouth1204]

He addressed that in the video. TL;DW, no real effect.

[@Hjgfrfjufdetivjiu]

Next time I’m on the run I’ll keep an eye out for a v cut in the trees and bushes 😂

[@brianvannorman1465]

Instead of rubber bands, I use jute, sisal, or hemp line from the Depot(Home Depot)

[@tylerdougan1797]

I'm definitely using this in my next airsoft mission.

[@hhluckyhh]

07:21 ✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻 but will you do a series on KZbin of this??? ♥️♥️♥️

[@GBW175]

That location just screams Southwest Texas/Davis Mountians area.

[@RunninGunBronco]

Another good vid PMAN!

[@Havingablastwithphil]

Hahaha

[@kalanipitmon7817]

Glad i found ur page im all out of grand thumb vids to watch

[@Lynsey-wh2jl]

You run a class like that, then show me where to sign up. Been getting into a DMR / SPR / DO ALL build. And am trying to fit a class in my schedule at Ridgeline. I think this could definitely build on, or compliment each other.

[@AshtonAndrews11]

October sounds rad

[@binaryplanettectonics8117]

Big guy looks like a raw recruit with head in clouds. What is it, with your hands on the muzzle, do you need to prop yourself up holding your muzzle? Always treat your weapon as you would if it was loaded.

[@hillbilly_patriot]

Ranger bands off Amazon work great.

[@alexwrenchman1690]

Hair ties are way better than Rubber bands

[@Doodlefisher]

Very good presentation!

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

Thanks

[@b.p.stimemachines2327]

I prefer Velcro strips but yea perfect

[@harrybaulz666]

Bull a sheet of burlap wrapped around the gun irregularly breaks up the outline

[@jisu222]

I wish i could come out to that mini mission week.

[@techboss-t9r]

Can you please tell me the rail cover you are using on your Cobalt kinetics 14.5 General Purpose Rifle?

[@PistoleroJesse]

We love you guys too.

[@corbin72]

I prefer the camo reusable tape. It's medical wrap essentially to wrap my veg

[@airbornevetrando]

Yes I would take the class

[@davidwagaman68]

I'm thinking edible veg and maybe bacon if a long fire session is expected!

[@joer8386]

This will only work if the other guy is not using thermal.

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

Yes and no. So much to unpack with that one.

[@joer8386]

@@LastAmericanOutlaw Well, now you have another video idea.

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

@@joer8386 I am trying to decide if I can or should show that.

[@briankopp1369]

You can see a rat in the open at 600yards with decent thermal, so if both teams have thermal it sucks more for everyone.

[@joer8386]

@@LastAmericanOutlaw I think you should. People like me will always question the use of camouflage in an age when technology, like thermal, has advanced to the point where the average person can have access to it. You are a lot more knowledgeable than I will ever be and have the capability to either debunk, support, or explain the correct stance.

[@tomholmstrom8709]

Great video

[@altairibnlaahad9348]

What do guys think about ghost blinds? It works great on turkeys, and they have fifty power vision!

[@Scott_Buchanan]

I’d love to take a class with y’all!

[@PnP-td1mt]

What are you doing about rattle snakes, scorpions, fire ants ?

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

Coexist

[@Havingablastwithphil]

@@LastAmericanOutlawhahaha exactly

[@SoldierJ613]

That rifle is dope. What rifle is that? Nice set up.

[@R3N1R3N]

This is all very good training information, until you get scanned with a thermo scope 😀 👍

[@EricSBleicher]

You guys sound like your a chef on a cooking show using the term "veg".

[@LMM615]

Take a shot every time he says Veg/ vegetation

[@Beyond360fitness]

Im raising my hand!!!

[@turdferguson2863]

Flat trigger is justice

[@TOAB556]

Why is it that every damn seal that starts being a gun tuber, grows out their hair and a beard? It’s almost a requirement these days

[@Havingablastwithphil]

I can’t afford a hair cur

[@syn4057]

Having “served” 18 years in the Marine Corps (my father retired when I was 18), my brother and I had high and tights, until we were 18. My brother joined the Army and the government pissed me off so bad (took some of my dad’s benefits away), I never officially joined the Marine Corps; I truly regret never joining. Back to the reason. When you have to have your hair and face in a certain way everyday, you go dirtbag asap. It’s the freedom of being able to do what you want. If I didn’t start losing hair in the back, my hair would still be long. Now it’s #3 shaved, because nothing is more stupid than a skin kippah, surrounded by long hair. I still have my beard, but I keep it trimmed now; still a lot less work than shaving everyday, sometimes two times a day. If you haven’t experienced having to keep all your hair in regulation, you will never understand the freedom. Yes, we listen to our dad, until he literally said “you are 18 and responsible for your self.” Curfew, hair cuts, chores, free food, free car insurance, getting up at 7am, all gone. We paid rent, bought our own food, or paid half the grocery bill, had to get a job or move out, paid our own car insurance, etc., but I got to let my hair grow out and started working on my beard.

[@Havingablastwithphil]

@@syn4057 you hit the nail on the head brotha. Don’t have to not gonna hahahaha.

[@J.Young808]

Can we have a 101 level 2-day course? I don’t have lots of experience.

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

Doesn’t matter you will learn fast.

[@brycegrebner3977]

I’ll do the 5day course. Just don’t make it too spendy

[@jeffreybateham9527]

Hiding from drones with thermal.......😏

[@stevencebollero5163]

I'm down for that class

[@zackgr0gan]

Breh October is hunting season

[@joshuaperez8521]

Why is this guy so horny about exclusivity lmao “I wish you guys could get this bipod” 😂😂😂 it’s a bipod bro

[@alecyoung5418]

What about urban environments should we worry about camouflaging the rifle or not worry about it

[@mikee1891]

I’d say yes but it’s up to you. Urban / suburban = lots of grey / tan maybe some green.

[@jeffsavage6143]

HANDS UP...I'M IN

[@eddiekane1202]

Doesn’t matter how in shape you are, how good your camo is, or how well you shoot. Thermal will get you shwacked.

[@rich1958]

Living on the veg

[@saltaddict685]

Good stuff

[@ericdavenport146]

What tripod are you using in this video?

[@terranovacapitalrealtyinc430]

It looks like you guys are in the Prescott Arizona area?

[@LastAmericanOutlaw]

New Mexico

[@saltaddict685]

Great video

[@TheChocolateRedneck]

How do you veg in the snow 🤔

[@robertbates2161]

I’ll do it