Post by: 6 Point on September 30, 2008, 06:02:32 AM
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Post by: Slenk on September 30, 2008, 07:24:59 AM
Slenk
Post by: CP on September 30, 2008, 07:27:38 AM
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Post by: Slenk on September 30, 2008, 07:44:49 AM
http://www.rockymountainmuzzleloading.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RMML&Category_Code=5d-FLINTLOCK_SUPPLIES
There is picture here not exactly what I make but you will get the idea.
I can dig through my patterns . Saw it the other day. Just basiclly a piece of leather 6-8''square folded in half sewn down one side and trimmed to fit.
Slenk
Post by: wadu1 on September 30, 2008, 08:15:12 AM
Post by: rasbo on September 30, 2008, 08:21:25 AM
I have been using finger nail polish for years with out a problem. I also use a cork from Ace Hardware or tape for the muzzle, and white out to touch up the front sight.dont laugh, try a condom over the barrel.no fancy ones,I like to practice safe hunting in the woods :IBCOOL:
Post by: shag on September 30, 2008, 07:06:14 PM
What worries me is water running down the stock and under the plastic.
Are you planning on laying your gun in a creek? :chuckle:
Seriously I think you guys are going a little overboard IMO. I've hunted in a lot of rain with a muzzle loader and never had a miss/hang fire. Just make an effort not to get it soaking wet and that in itself will go a long ways. If it does get soaked, at the end of the day fire it, then fire a couple caps through it and make sure it's dry.
Not sure how much it rains in germany? But we get as much precip in a week as Spokane dose in a year. I litteraly had to switch to an inline to prevent hang fires or no ignition at all. I tried everything under the sun with a side hammer and couldn't prevent failure. Have had several late seasons where it rained everyday for 6 weeks.
Post by: dawhunt on October 01, 2008, 07:23:45 AM
Bob
Post by: shag on October 02, 2008, 04:42:57 PM
What worries me is water running down the stock and under the plastic.
Are you planning on laying your gun in a creek? :chuckle:
Seriously I think you guys are going a little overboard IMO. I've hunted in a lot of rain with a muzzle loader and never had a miss/hang fire. Just make an effort not to get it soaking wet and that in itself will go a long ways. If it does get soaked, at the end of the day fire it, then fire a couple caps through it and make sure it's dry.
Miles, hard not to be serious when you've invested money, time, labor involved in gear scouting and such. Then when opportunity(skill/luck) presents itself and there's a nice elk or deer standing there at 40 yds and after squeezing the trig all you get is "click". :bash:
Post by: shag on October 02, 2008, 04:45:21 PM
You ever hunted late muzzy season in southwet washington?
Post by: rasbo on October 02, 2008, 05:14:40 PM
Post by: scudmaster on October 07, 2008, 11:11:58 PM
What worries me is water running down the stock and under the plastic.
Are you planning on laying your gun in a creek? :chuckle:
Seriously I think you guys are going a little overboard IMO. I've hunted in a lot of rain with a muzzle loader and never had a miss/hang fire. Just make an effort not to get it soaking wet and that in itself will go a long ways. If it does get soaked, at the end of the day fire it, then fire a couple caps through it and make sure it's dry.
Even with good rifle care, it can and does happen. I just got back from the Olympic Penisula, the rain was incredible. We taped our muzzle and had rubber to cover the nipple before capping, and almost never had them capped. My buddy's rifle after day two would not fire, pushed the load out and the powder had turned to jelly. We are certain the water came in through the breech plug. Solved that problem with Teflon plumbers tape.
Another cover for a barrel is the cut off finger if a black Latex glove.
Good luck with the rest of elk season.
Scud
Post by: mikeal1234 on October 08, 2008, 03:35:50 AM
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Post by: stlhdr1 on October 12, 2008, 12:18:26 PM
Keith
Post by: 6 Point on October 14, 2008, 10:41:19 AM