While I have seen some really cool paint jobs, most of the owners regret it (unless they really like painting stuff) I wouldn't paint em snow, unless you plan to paint em twice a year, or only use em durring one season. I wrap mine in CoFlex (also called Vet wrap) it sticks only to itself, it's $3 a roll, doesn't leave any residue, makes the rifle super grippy, quites accidental metal on metal noises when yote hunting, and is warmer to the touch than metal or plastic. It comes in white, or a white with a zebra ish pattern that I like as well. I'll post a pic later, if I can find my stupid camera.