Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
I guess you about have to paint the rifle and stock at the same time?

That's how I do it.

Here's an example. I just put tape wherever I don't want paint. Some say clean with alcohol first, it's a good idea if your rifle is really oily. I don't usually bother with that though.

Base coat dark brown. Note the tape.
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Tan accents. Diagonal passes sprayed through dry grass,
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Added some sage green accents, kind of overlapping the tan,
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Pulled the tape,
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In natural environment,
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