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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: quadrafire on November 09, 2016, 08:20:00 AM

Title: Barrel muzzle tape?
Post by: quadrafire on November 09, 2016, 08:20:00 AM: 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
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Post by: Woodchuck on November 09, 2016, 08:22:49 AM: I do and I shoot through it.
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Post by: wapiti hunter2 on November 09, 2016, 08:23:37 AM: Always. every rifle I have. Just shoot through it. No effect at all on the bullet.
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Post by: andersonjk4 on November 09, 2016, 08:25:17 AM: :yeah:

The pressure built up ahead of the bullet pops the tape off before the bullet gets to the tape. No appreciable effect on accuracy.
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Post by: quadrafire on November 09, 2016, 08:25:39 AM: Great thanks :tup:
I've got a bunch of the little finger cots (condom looking things) They would just roll on. but may not be tight enough?
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Post by: Bango skank on November 09, 2016, 08:36:05 AM: Quote from: quadrafire on November 09, 2016, 08:25:39 AM
Great thanks :tup:
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
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Post by: Bob33 on November 09, 2016, 08:36:35 AM: Electrical tape. Always in the rain.
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Post by: starbailey on November 09, 2016, 08:46:32 AM: I always tape, rain or shine.
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Post by: wapiti22 on November 09, 2016, 08:54:34 AM: Quote from: Bob33 on November 09, 2016, 08:36:35 AM
Electrical tape. Always in the rain.

Yup, this!!!!!
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Post by: Rainier10 on November 09, 2016, 08:57:12 AM: Quote from: Woodchuck on November 09, 2016, 08:22:49 AM
I do and I shoot through it.
:yeah: Electric tape.
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 09, 2016, 09:05:29 AM: Quote from: andersonjk4 on November 09, 2016, 08:25:17 AM
:yeah:

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

:tup: This.... put a piece of electrical tape on the barrel and off you go!
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Post by: 7mmfan on November 09, 2016, 09:25:47 AM: 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?
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Post by: wsmnut on November 09, 2016, 09:33:41 AM: Electrical tape. Every time.
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Post by: Bango skank on November 09, 2016, 09:51:00 AM: 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
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Post by: Fish4Fun on November 09, 2016, 10:00:26 AM: How do they work with a muzzle brake. Do you or would you cover the brake.
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Post by: jay.sharkbait on November 09, 2016, 10:02:55 AM: I always roll without protection.
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Post by: 3boys on November 09, 2016, 10:19:06 AM: Quote from: Fish4Fun on November 09, 2016, 10:00:26 AM
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.
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Post by: Lefthook on November 09, 2016, 10:19:37 AM: 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
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Post by: DaveMonti on November 09, 2016, 12:11:28 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on November 09, 2016, 10:02:55 AM
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.
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Post by: Lefthook on November 09, 2016, 12:28:12 PM: Quote from: DaveMonti on November 09, 2016, 12:11:28 PM
Quote from: jay.sharkbait on November 09, 2016, 10:02:55 AM
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
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Post by: Stein on November 09, 2016, 12:29:26 PM: Quote from: wsmnut on November 09, 2016, 09:33:41 AM
Electrical tape. Every time.

:yeah:

Keeps out much more than water.
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Post by: mdbuck5x5 on November 09, 2016, 03:46:47 PM: Quote from: Stein on November 09, 2016, 12:29:26 PM
Quote from: wsmnut on November 09, 2016, 09:33:41 AM
Electrical tape. Every time.

:yeah:

Keeps out much more than water.

:yeah: Absolutely.
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Post by: Reidus on November 09, 2016, 03:59:36 PM: http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/hunting/2014/06/does-tape-over-your-rifle%E2%80%99s-muzzle-affect-accuracy
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Post by: 270Shooter on November 09, 2016, 04:03:35 PM: Electrical tape
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Post by: tgomez on November 09, 2016, 04:09:29 PM: Black electrical tape, shoot right threw with no worries. Moisture in barrel can create rust, and rust is your enemy!
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Post by: dscubame on November 09, 2016, 06:08:19 PM: Quote from: Bango skank on November 09, 2016, 09:51:00 AM
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.
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Post by: quadrafire on November 09, 2016, 06:47:56 PM: That's what I'd worry about in brush. They definately are not as tough as electrical or duct.
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Post by: ~T-BONE~ on November 09, 2016, 06:57:45 PM: Electrical tape. Put a bunch of extra raps around the barrel for after the shot. Then you have extra ready to retape the hole.
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Post by: quadrafire on November 09, 2016, 07:14:49 PM: Wouldn't gorrila tape be so strong it would rip the end off the barrel before it would let loose with a bullet passing. ?? :)
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Post by: fish vacuum on November 09, 2016, 07:39:20 PM: Quote from: Bango skank on November 09, 2016, 09:51:00 AM
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.
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Post by: Bango skank on November 09, 2016, 07:54:07 PM: 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.
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 09, 2016, 08:11:58 PM: 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, :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: hunting4sanity on November 09, 2016, 08:15:22 PM: 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. :chuckle:
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Post by: sagerat on November 09, 2016, 08:21:46 PM: 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.
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Post by: Molon5labe on November 13, 2016, 01:49:09 PM: I use a foam ear plug that, if the situation permits, I take out and put in my left ear before the shot.
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Post by: Damnimissed on November 13, 2016, 02:49:52 PM: +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.
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Post by: fishnfur on November 13, 2016, 02:50:29 PM: Don't even bother trying a rubber band over cellophane. That idea was a total failure.
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Post by: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 02:55:57 PM: Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?
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Post by: Damnimissed on November 13, 2016, 05:44:03 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 02:55:57 PM
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
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Post by: dscubame on November 13, 2016, 07:07:37 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 02:55:57 PM
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?
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Post by: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 07:37:51 PM: Quote from: dscubame on November 13, 2016, 07:07:37 PM
Quote from: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 02:55:57 PM
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.
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Post by: jackelope on November 13, 2016, 08:59:04 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 02:55:57 PM
Am I the only person here who carries a bore snake in my daypack?

No, you're not.
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Post by: Stein on November 13, 2016, 09:17:11 PM: Quote from: jackelope on November 13, 2016, 08:59:04 PM
Quote from: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 02:55:57 PM
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.
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Post by: Dan-o on November 13, 2016, 09:49:42 PM: E-tape for me.

Never an issue.
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Post by: wadu1 on November 13, 2016, 10:09:31 PM: E-tape for years, no bore snake but I do carry a K98 cleaning cable and a few patches.