Barrel muzzle tape?

[quadrafire]

How many of you tape over the muzzle of your barrel when hunting rainy conditions? Do you take it off for the shot or just shoot through it? I've always wondered that

[Woodchuck]

I do and I shoot through it.

[wapiti hunter2]

Always. every rifle I have. Just shoot through it. No effect at all on the bullet.

[andersonjk4]

 

The pressure built up ahead of the bullet pops the tape off before the bullet gets to the tape.  No appreciable effect on accuracy. 

[quadrafire]

Great thanks 
I've got a bunch of the little finger cots (condom looking things) They would just roll on. but may not be tight enough?

[Bango skank]

Great thanks 
I've got a bunch of the little finger cots (condom looking things) They would just roll on. but may not be tight enough?

Thats what i use, they work great

[Bob33]

Electrical tape. Always in the rain.

[starbailey]

I always tape, rain or shine.

[wapiti22]

Electrical tape. Always in the rain.

Yup, this!!!!!

[Rainier10]

I do and I shoot through it.

Electric tape.

[WapitiTalk1]

The pressure built up ahead of the bullet pops the tape off before the bullet gets to the tape.  No appreciable effect on accuracy.

   This.... put a piece of electrical tape on the barrel and off you go! 

[7mmfan]

I do e-tape as well, but more for junk than rain. I cannot imagine that a little rain in the barrel has any effect on bullet performance?

[wsmnut]

Electrical tape.  Every time.

[Bango skank]

Seriously, these things are way better than tape.  And dont give me that crap about tape being cheaper, these things are 1.2 cents a piece.  Seriously, they cost a penny.  http://m.ebay.com/itm/720-Finger-Cots-NON-Powder-SMALL-Latex-Fingertips-Protective-/232116084045?hash=item360b325d4d%3Ag%3AxmoAAOSwH71XO29K&_trkparms=pageci%253Aaf2da40d-a6a4-11e6-8eaa-74dbd1809ff8%257Cparentrq%253A4a3451611580a605a4cb59c6ffff1b41%257Ciid%253A4

[Fish4Fun]

How do they work with a muzzle brake. Do you or would you cover the brake.

[jay.sharkbait]

I always roll without protection.

[3boys]

How do they work with a muzzle brake. Do you or would you cover the brake.

Tape over the brake. I just put it to the test at 420 yards and no problems at all.

[Lefthook]

Just buy a bag of cheap children's small party balloons. Roll them on like a rain coat, absolutely no effect on performance. A little cheaper then finger cots if you are worried about saving a couple $. I went that way because the balloons can be picked up almost anywhere, any time.

Lefthook

[DaveMonti]

I always roll without protection.

I'm with Jay.  I could never figure out why people did this unless they are trying to protect the bore from water.  Water getting down the bore, what little will during a rainstorm, will have no effect on accuracy. 

[Lefthook]

I always roll without protection.

I'm with Jay.  I could never figure out why people did this unless they are trying to protect the bore from water.  Water getting down the bore, what little will during a rainstorm, will have no effect on accuracy.

I did it on muzzleloaders, Western WA is not a place to take any chances on getting your powder wet. Moisture can make it's way down the rifling. Also one slip in the wrong place and you can get more than just water down the drain pipe.

Lefthook

[Stein]

Electrical tape.  Every time.

 

Keeps out much more than water.

[mdbuck5x5]

Electrical tape.  Every time.

 

Keeps out much more than water.

  Absolutely.

[Reidus]

http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/hunting/2014/06/does-tape-over-your-rifle%E2%80%99s-muzzle-affect-accuracy

[270Shooter]

Electrical tape

[tgomez]

Black electrical tape, shoot right threw with no worries. Moisture in barrel can create rust, and rust is your enemy!

[dscubame]

Seriously, these things are way better than tape.  And dont give me that crap about tape being cheaper, these things are 1.2 cents a piece.  Seriously, they cost a penny.  http://m.ebay.com/itm/720-Finger-Cots-NON-Powder-SMALL-Latex-Fingertips-Protective-/232116084045?hash=item360b325d4d%3Ag%3AxmoAAOSwH71XO29K&_trkparms=pageci%253Aaf2da40d-a6a4-11e6-8eaa-74dbd1809ff8%257Cparentrq%253A4a3451611580a605a4cb59c6ffff1b41%257Ciid%253A4

They break way to easy in the brush.  Hunting partner gave me one in CO this year.  Lasted maybe two days then I went back to my electrical tape.

[quadrafire]

That's what I'd worry about in brush. They definately are not as tough as electrical or duct.

[~T-BONE~]

Electrical tape. Put a bunch of extra raps around the barrel for after the shot. Then you have extra ready to retape the hole.

[quadrafire]

Wouldn't gorrila tape be so strong it would rip the end off the barrel before it would let loose  with a bullet passing. ??

[fish vacuum]

Seriously, these things are way better than tape.  And dont give me that crap about tape being cheaper, these things are 1.2 cents a piece.  Seriously, they cost a penny.  http://m.ebay.com/itm/720-Finger-Cots-NON-Powder-SMALL-Latex-Fingertips-Protective-/232116084045?hash=item360b325d4d%3Ag%3AxmoAAOSwH71XO29K&_trkparms=pageci%253Aaf2da40d-a6a4-11e6-8eaa-74dbd1809ff8%257Cparentrq%253A4a3451611580a605a4cb59c6ffff1b41%257Ciid%253A4

Why would I take the time to order or go buy these, when I have rolls of electrical tape in every drawer of my house, every backpack, and every vehicle I own?
I tape my barrel for water and anything else that might get down the bore.

[Bango skank]

I spent 30 seconds to order them cause electrical tape falls off all the time.  I find these much easier.  Worth "spending the time" to order, cause for me thry work a lot better.

[NOCK NOCK]

I use E-tape.

Reading this entire thread laughing. I have used the finger cot things as gag gifts (likening them to small condoms) for several bachelor partys. Reading here about them....breaking, falling off, worries about things getting down your bore, rolling without protection, 

[hunting4sanity]

I always tape the barrel if there's inclement weather or if you carry in pack scabbards. I got a nice elk thanks to my brother not covering his barrel. We were together and decided he would shoot first, just before he shot noticed his barrel was obstructed. It ended up being very minor and would have been safe, but that's not a risk anyone should take. However, in the meantime I figured the only brotherly thing to do was shoot the elk.

[sagerat]

E tape over the the muzzle and then more wrapped around the barrel to make sure it stays put. No matter the weather or circumstances it's always there, problems solved.

[Molon5labe]

I use a foam ear plug that, if the situation permits, I take out and put in my left ear before the shot.

[Damnimissed]

+1 for electrical tape. If you slip and your muzzle goes into the mud, you're done for the day, or at least until you clean it.

[fishnfur]

Don't even bother trying a rubber band over cellophane.  That idea was a total failure.

[jay.sharkbait]

Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?

[Damnimissed]

Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?

I don't know why I don't throw one in my pack. Probably because it makes too much sense. Lol

[dscubame]

Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?

What do you use it for?  I mean I know what a bore snake is used for but what do you use it for where it needs to be in your pack?

[jay.sharkbait]

Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?

What do you use it for?  I mean I know what a bore snake is used for but what do you use it for where it needs to be in your pack?

Garrote or tourniquet, depending on how my days going.

[jackelope]

Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?

No, you're not.

[Stein]

Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?

No, you're not.

Have one of those too, much easier to pack than a cleaning rod.

Electrical tape, bore snake and a couple drops of oil will fix everything that can be fixed in the field.

[Dan-o]

E-tape for me.

Never an issue.

[wadu1]

E-tape for years, no bore snake but I do carry a K98 cleaning cable and a few patches.