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Stock color for hunting sheep abroad
10 February 2015, 04:23
SevensStock color for hunting sheep abroad
I'm slowly building a "sheep rifle" and I would like some input on stock colors. I am curious about two things, first, and mainly the reason for my question, has anyone with a camouflage painted stock had issues when entering foreign countries? I recall reading some African countries are not so big on camouflage, curious if Asian/European countries have the same feelings. <BR><BR>My other interest is just to see what color people have on their stock. I realize a green vs a brown vs a wood stock really doesn't make or break the hunt, but curious none the less. <BR><BR>Also, if anyone has input from their experience (like I have a tan stock, but think green would have been more useful), I welcome the feedback.What color is the stock on your rifle that you used to hunt mountain game in either Europe or Asia?CamouflageWoodBrown (solid, webbed, or speckled)Tan (solid, webbed, or speckled)Green (solid, webbed, or speckled)Grey (solid, webbed, or speckled)Black (solid, webbed, or speckled)Combination (not camo, but multiple colors such as animal print, striped, etc.)Other (please elaborate)
10 February 2015, 08:16
sheephunterabI'm all about variety in my sheep rifles!
11 February 2015, 06:37
medvednice set ups TJ.
always good deals with RMR and Gentech.
was wondering if you were having the same rigs if they were not sponsors of your show?
11 February 2015, 09:07
AKsheephunterSheephunter,
whats the weight on the two short actions on the top of the group with scope? The bottom looks like a pierce titanium action.
11 February 2015, 10:01
sheephunterab270WSM (tan) is about 7.5 pounds scoped and the Creedmoor is right around 7 pounds. Bottom one is a Defiance action.
13 February 2015, 20:52
Bryce DillaboughSheep,
Its time to mow the lawn!!
These rifles all have the bolt on the wrong side...I have heard those fluted barrels are weak so i am not surprised 3 of the 4 are held together by tape...

Seriously though, i like the tan/stainless one the best for looks. Nice Collection!
14 February 2015, 00:12
sheephunterabAh, I wouldn't be using them if I didn't have to

It is shocking how well that tape works...other than a few cracks, I haven't had a barrel break off yet!
I'd agree on the tan colour...it's likely my favourite as well. Vanessa is kind of partial to the top one though. Part of the fun of customs for me is playing with some paint schemes. I'm not a big fan of the dips but much prefer the webbing. This paint is quite textured and the stock doesn't get slippery at all when wet. Something to consider on a mountain rifle for sure.
14 February 2015, 08:23
Bryce DillaboughSheep,
Do you find the webbing stocks' finish holds up well? I dipped a CF stock in snow camo to try it out and although I like the look, the finish is still pretty easy to ding and scratch. It is just a coyote rifle so it won't see a lot of wear, but a mountain gun sure would and I would not use the dip finish for that kind of use.
14 February 2015, 12:23
FrostbitMy Sheep rifle is a cheapo Tikka T-3 Lite with the flutter barrel so the stock is black.
I did see something interesting at SCI but I wasn't interested enough to record the name of the outfit. They will cover your stock in a ton of patterns including Kuiu's Vias and Verde pattern.
My wife, who constantly cracks me up, said,"Oh look, now that's accessorizing."
14 February 2015, 22:25
sheephunterabSo far it's been super durable Bryce. It's a special automotive paint designed to withstand rock chips on cars.
15 February 2015, 01:37
Grizzly AdamsSheep have excellent vision, but I doubt they'll spot the logos on those rifles.

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15 February 2015, 11:09
CaracalI have a tikka t3 light with a black stock.
16 February 2015, 19:42
chin-gas-cookCosmetics when your hunting? Elmer and Jack are rolling in their graves. C'mon fella's.
Paint on a synthetic, like lipstick on a pig.
16 February 2015, 21:10
sheephunterabLOL....ya custom paint is not for everyone but I definitely appreciate the texture the paint offers a synthetic stock and the better grip it provides.
16 February 2015, 22:22
ZekeShikarquote:
Originally posted by chin-gas-cook:
Cosmetics when your hunting? Elmer and Jack are rolling in their graves. C'mon fella's.
Paint on a synthetic, like lipstick on a pig.
You ever seen my pig? It certainly looks better with lipstick! LMAO
I paint all my "plastic" stocks because I don't like the look of raw fiberglass, Kevlar and bondo! The texture is more important to me than the color.
Zeke
16 February 2015, 22:39
chin-gas-cookI see. But the op was asking about color only. texture is something else that doesn't require color.
Now if someone could come up with woodgrain paint.........
17 February 2015, 05:58
medvedquote:
Originally posted by chin-gas-cook:
I see. But the op was asking about color only. texture is something else that doesn't require color.
Now if someone could come up with woodgrain paint.........
hydro dip can do it for you ....
17 February 2015, 06:09
sheephunterabquote:
Originally posted by chin-gas-cook:
Now if someone could come up with woodgrain paint.........
I just puked a little in my mouth....lol
17 February 2015, 07:15
medvedquote:
Originally posted by chin-gas-cook:
I see. But the op was asking about color only. texture is something else that doesn't require color.
Now if someone could come up with woodgrain paint.........
just an idea what about a woodgrain paint on a synthetic mannlicher stock .... in carbone the dream ....
17 February 2015, 19:54
chin-gas-cookquote:
Originally posted by sheephunterab:
quote:
Originally posted by chin-gas-cook:
Now if someone could come up with woodgrain paint.........
I just puked a little in my mouth....lol
Ahhhh, so you do understand the feeling that Elmer and Jack would have if they saw the guns with make up.
17 February 2015, 20:27
sheephunterabquote:
Ahhhh, so you do understand the feeling that Elmer and Jack would have if they saw the guns with make up.
LOL.....Touché
17 February 2015, 21:04
ZekeShikarLMAO!
This has turned into an entertaining thread!
I don't try to make mine (synthetic) look like wood. I don't even like to stain wood and would never embellish the the wood figure.... so I couldn't possibly stand one of my synthetic stocks to be "dipped" woodgrain! PUKE, is right!
I've sprayed synthetic stocks with grey, brown, black, blue, green and all WITH A GENEROUS OVER-SPRAY OF AUTOMOTIVE ROCKERCOAT FOR TEXTURE and to break up the mono-color.
I've hunted Asian sheep and ibex with either grey or black.... so far. I really don't think they care either way since the color is for me, not them. Ha
Zeke
18 February 2015, 06:09
chin-gas-cookPlease don't tell me you guys are going to start paint matching your spotting scopes!!??
After all you do use them much more than your rifle.
20 February 2015, 06:57
lavacaStupid question for someone who is not a sheephunter.
Can sheep see color?
24 February 2015, 23:56
chin-gas-cookquote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
Stupid question for someone who is not a sheephunter.
Can sheep see color?

25 February 2015, 21:07
BrettAKSCIGuys,
Too much over thinking going on here. I frequently hunt sheep in solid color mountaineering gear with no camo at all. The big deal is don't be seen and if they do see you stop moving until they are out of sight or calm down. As for a stock........don't put rhinestones on it and keep it a neutral color. Personally the last thing I need is a camo stock that makes my rifle that much easier to set down and lose.
Brett
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And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
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27 February 2015, 18:29
cmfic1I haven't hunted Sheep in neither Asia nor Europe, but this is my Sheep rifle (among other critters) for N. America.
Rod
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27 February 2015, 19:19
458WinOn my hunts I carry an extra roll of either white hockey stick or adhesive medical tape and wrap it around the rifle and scope in a barber pole pattern to break up the rifles outline. It is easy to remove afterwards.
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Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
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www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 27 February 2015, 23:26
waterrat
Here's my present sheep rifle!
I tend to use more than enough gun
28 February 2015, 07:36
chin-gas-cookquote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
My Sheep rifle is a cheapo Tikka T-3 Lite with the flutter barrel so the stock is black.
I did see something interesting at SCI but I wasn't interested enough to record the name of the outfit. They will cover your stock in a ton of patterns including Kuiu's Vias and Verde pattern.
My wife, who constantly cracks me up, said,"Oh look, now that's accessorizing."
I missed this post. I knew the make up on guns was a girly thing!!
08 March 2015, 01:16
458Winwaterrat, that is a funny looking sheep
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 09 March 2015, 00:29
SevensPhil,
Is that a 30-06 you used on the Marco-Polo?
10 March 2015, 06:35
458WinNo, I would have preferred my 30-06 but it was a Win M-70 in 375 H&H !
The hunt was given to me as it was right after the twin tower bombings as the father/son duo who had booked the hunts decided not to both go and offer it to me. They had to give a serial number of a rifle and happened to have the serial number of a rifle I had assembled and turned it in.
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 10 March 2015, 07:49
SevensWow, not many a 375's go Marco Polo hunting I would wager.
10 March 2015, 10:14
458WinAll the guides and camp help were quite impressed as they had never seen any calibers that large !
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 10 March 2015, 20:54
ramrod340I would use the rifle that I felt most comfortable shooting and carrying. I wouldn't be losing sleep as to the color.

As usual just my $.02
Paul K
11 March 2015, 10:14
333_OKHquote:
Originally posted by sheephunterab:
270WSM (tan) the Creedmoor is right around 7 pounds.
How does this rifle perform and what is your opinion on the caliber?
I need a lighter long ranger light game rifle: aka deer, goat, sheep, etc....
03 April 2015, 04:26
sheephunterabquote:
Originally posted by 333_OKH:
quote:
Originally posted by sheephunterab:
270WSM (tan) the Creedmoor is right around 7 pounds.
How does this rifle perform and what is your opinion on the caliber?
I need a lighter long ranger light game rifle: aka deer, goat, sheep, etc....
So far it's proven a very adequate cartridge, especially for mountain game. I'm still looking for something not to like about it but honestly haven't found it yet. Super accurate, low recoil and delivers a 129-grain bullet with plenty of impact speed to 500-600 yards.
03 April 2015, 05:14
medvedquote:
Originally posted by 458Win:
All the guides and camp help were quite impressed as they had never seen any calibers that large !
Phil,
isnt the 235 grains made for asian hunts at the origin of the 375hh?
Phil
03 April 2015, 06:52
chin-gas-cookwhat advantage does the 6.5 have over the 257 bob or the 25-06?