Questions about Camo

[libertyman777]

I've got some questions concerning camouflage.

I see lot of very nice paint jobs on rifles, some seem to almost disappear into the background which is the idea.

But do certain paint schemes become less effective at intermediate distances. What I mean is that do certain schemes seem to blend back together to reform the outline of a rifle and become more visible out to the point where the eye looses the ability to pick out detail. Kind of like when you're hunting and you don't see the deer at first per se, you see a horizontal line in a sea of vertical tree trunks.

If that's the case, would it be better to paint a rifle in larger "prints" to break up the outline? How about like applying face paint where you paint recessed areas a lighter color and protruding areas a darker color.

Or do you just find a good color scheme for the area as a base, pattern it anyway you like and rely on other materials to break up the outline (sounds the best but may not always be practical).

I hope this makes sense.

Paul

 

[Mike]

Re: Questions about Camo

They key to camouflage is not having to rely on it.

Some good points to consider is to match nature in color, texture and shape as much as possible. This may seem obvious but remember there are no distinct lines, barely any geometric shapes, and black doesn't exist except on an animal. Texture is a big plus but not always practical and finally it's much easier to darken than to lighten.

There really is no rhyme or reason to what works and what doesn't

 

[wmr264]

Re: Questions about Camo

A few strips of burlap can do great things for outline breakup.

 

[libertyman777]

Re: Questions about Camo

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

There really is no rhyme or reason to what works and what doesn't </div></div>

You know, that's really amazing. You'd think this would be science by now.

 

[hill billy]

Re: Questions about Camo

I paint my rifles for the CDI factor. Past that, it doesn't do much for me.

 

[scotharr]

Re: Questions about Camo

I think lack of movement is the best camouflage. Second would be using colors that match your environment. Many patterns work.