Post by: MikeC on October 08, 2018, 12:34:03 PM
Post by: JakeLand on October 08, 2018, 01:07:19 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 08, 2018, 01:18:59 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on October 08, 2018, 01:41:48 PM
Hey guys, just trying to find out what you do to protect water from entering through the muzzle on your smoke poles? Electrical tape is what I've heard most often but is that legal here in Washington?
I use muzzle mitts - they are really effective for me!
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Muzzle Mitts fit right over your barrel. Used properly they keep out snow, dirt and moisture from entering inside your barrel. The Muzzle Mitt does not alter your firing power or accuracy; just shoot through the mitt. 10 per package.
Follow this link
http://www.octobercountry.com/muzzle-mitts/
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSN1kx0V/Muzzle_Mits.jpg)
Post by: MikeC on October 08, 2018, 01:45:32 PM
Post by: M_ray on October 08, 2018, 03:24:32 PM
Post by: Crunchy on October 08, 2018, 04:15:10 PM
The only way I can get a muzzle condoms to stay on would be to cover my front sight so electrical tape for me
Yeah electrical tape!
Post by: Magnum_Willys on October 08, 2018, 04:51:53 PM
The only way I can get a muzzle condoms to stay on would be to cover my front sight so electrical tape for me. Let site bead poke thru works
Post by: floatinghat on October 08, 2018, 08:17:54 PM
The only way I can get a muzzle condoms to stay on would be to cover my front sight so electrical tape for me. Let site bead poke thru works
yup, yup, yup
Post by: flyfishWA on October 08, 2018, 09:39:32 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 08, 2018, 09:41:32 PM
Post by: robodad on October 08, 2018, 09:43:20 PM
Post by: Dan-o on October 08, 2018, 09:44:49 PM
TIP: stick a couple extra pieces to your stock, for future use.
Post by: Dan-o on October 08, 2018, 09:46:07 PM
Tape, ear plugs or condom for the muzzle, what about the nipple area ? How do you keep that dry ?
I used to paint a seal around my cap with clear fingernail polish when i hunted really wet.
I've noticed with musket caps and a tight fit I don't need to worry about it.
Post by: Turner89 on October 08, 2018, 10:26:22 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on October 09, 2018, 05:34:26 AM
Post by: floatinghat on October 09, 2018, 09:01:05 AM
I use seran wrap. I start at the muzzle and wrap all the way down. I put tape around the sights and then cut the seran wrap. Looks funny , but worked very well.
That is funny but I bet it's effective. I have never had an issue, condom on front an tight fitting cap over the nipple.
Post by: usmc74 on October 10, 2018, 06:44:13 AM
Heading to the range to see if it will fire. After my first shot, there was nothing left protecting the charge (tape on the muzzle).
Post by: usmc74 on October 10, 2018, 07:51:45 AM
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Post by: lokidog on October 10, 2018, 11:00:35 PM
Did not even fire the cap(saved it). New cap did not fire the charge.
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Sabots? They don't seal the bore until fired, a tiny bit of water can travel down the barrel to dampen the powder.
I use electrical tape as many do. This weekend was quite wet, left gun in truck overnight with no cap. Fired just fine on day 4. My ex had a day hunting in the snow, years ago, thought she didn't need to cover her barrel (because she always knew better :rolleyes: )... her powder was the consistency of toothpaste when we pulled the bullet out....
Post by: Buck86 on October 11, 2018, 10:31:19 AM
Good Luck
Buck
Post by: usmc74 on October 11, 2018, 01:53:28 PM
Did not even fire the cap(saved it). New cap did not fire the charge.
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Sabots? They don't seal the bore until fired, a tiny bit of water can travel down the barrel to dampen the powder.
I use electrical tape as many do. This weekend was quite wet, left gun in truck overnight with no cap. Fired just fine on day 4. My ex had a day hunting in the snow, years ago, thought she didn't need to cover her barrel (because she always knew better :rolleyes: )... her powder was the consistency of toothpaste when we pulled the bullet out....
WOW! Totally invalid test, except for the cap. Evidently, after 2 shots, and reloading, I did not put the bullet in on top of the charge :bash:. Went to clean, and there was no powder or bullet left in the barrel. Lost both speedloaders, so cannot check them.
Post by: fly-by on October 11, 2018, 02:44:48 PM
Post by: usmc74 on October 11, 2018, 04:34:56 PM
Better than 2 bullets on top of one charge.....
I have "never" done that
Post by: lokidog on October 11, 2018, 10:35:05 PM
Did not even fire the cap(saved it). New cap did not fire the charge.
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Sabots? They don't seal the bore until fired, a tiny bit of water can travel down the barrel to dampen the powder.
I use electrical tape as many do. This weekend was quite wet, left gun in truck overnight with no cap. Fired just fine on day 4. My ex had a day hunting in the snow, years ago, thought she didn't need to cover her barrel (because she always knew better :rolleyes: )... her powder was the consistency of toothpaste when we pulled the bullet out....
WOW! Totally invalid test, except for the cap. Evidently, after 2 shots, and reloading, I did not put the bullet in on top of the charge :bash:. Went to clean, and there was no powder or bullet left in the barrel. Lost both speedloaders, so cannot check them.
:chuckle: :chuckle: not about losing the loaders, that sucks.
Post by: usmc74 on October 12, 2018, 06:23:29 AM
Post by: bkaech on October 13, 2018, 06:19:58 AM
I'm just saying this to say....just because you shoot your gun and it "goes off" doesn't mean it was an effective round for killing an elk/animal.
Post by: Harald on October 22, 2018, 12:42:00 PM
An a related note, I was reviewing the hunt regs now that 209 primers are legal and don't see anywhere in there where the primer must be exposed to the elements. I'm pretty sure it used to say something about this in the regs because I specifically bought my Knight Disc Extreme in the northwest version that has a cutout in the bolt to expose the primer. Anyone know if this changed also with the new 209 primer rule? If it's still in the regs, where is it? I searched for "exposed" and there's only one hit talking about baiting.
On edit: never mind about the priming question. I see that Bob 33 posted in another thread:
It is the new; the WAC was changed this year. The requirement to have exposed ignition was eliminated.
Post by: MADMAX on November 03, 2018, 08:20:50 PM
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/hornets-nesting.675740/
Post by: flyfishWA on November 03, 2018, 08:53:09 PM
Wasp nest patch??? :dunno:
Post by: Skillet on November 03, 2018, 09:00:14 PM
I used those plastic gaskets over caps on my Hawken. Worked great.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 03, 2018, 09:37:45 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on November 04, 2018, 07:21:55 AM
food gloves or any stretchy glove. Cut the thumbs off as short or long as needed and they work great.
Never thought of that one! That could be a really good one! - Gonna have to try that one. Good wet morning here to give it a try. thanks -mike
Post by: Sabotloader on November 04, 2018, 09:47:56 AM
food gloves or any stretchy glove. Cut the thumbs off as short or long as needed and they work great.
So after reading your post - I had to try your thoughts.... I had two different types of gloves, the food grade you referred to and some black mechanics gloves...
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6RFG6Mc/Glove-Composite.jpg)
But then as I was trying out your thoughts my wife walks through and asks what I am doing? I explained to her your thoughts and she pops off "you know they make finger cots just for that" I did not acknowledge her remarks at the time and still haven't but I did look them up...
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=finger+cots+size+small&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=78134070602540&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8nwr8563yk_b
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 04, 2018, 11:28:20 AM
For standard rifles barrels the other fingers work great just got to play with sizing.
I have used the finger cots before however the ones I got are latex and I have a bad latex allergy. So I thought of the food gloves we use and the mechanic gloves that are made out of non latex and came up with this idea. They do make non latex ones as well that a guy can get.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 04, 2018, 11:37:21 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 04, 2018, 11:41:04 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on November 04, 2018, 11:44:44 AM
I think I'll stick with a naked barrel. Like I said, been hunting muzzies for 20 plus years on the wetside in some torrential down pours and have never had an issue with my powder getting wet.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 04, 2018, 11:55:19 AM
Post by: bkaech on November 04, 2018, 06:39:50 PM
I would be concerned that if they aren't really tight and you carry your weapon muzzy down in wet weather that you will be doing yourself more harm than good. I can see rain running down the barrel. Pooling in the cover and then dumping a bunch of water down your barrel when you raise it up or sling it over your sholder.
I think I'll stick with a naked barrel. Like I said, been hunting muzzies for 20 plus years on the wetside in some torrential down pours and have never had an issue with my powder getting wet.
Yep, all you need is to keep the muzzle down, but not everyone has the ability to stay diligent enough for this to be affective.
Post by: HoofsandWings on November 18, 2018, 08:43:05 PM