Post by: PA BEN on November 02, 2009, 05:54:45 PM
Post by: Galpster on November 02, 2009, 05:57:20 PM
Post by: Huntbear on November 02, 2009, 06:21:59 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 02, 2009, 06:27:26 PM
Post by: PA BEN on November 02, 2009, 06:30:49 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 02, 2009, 06:33:51 PM
Post by: littlebuf on November 02, 2009, 08:53:12 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on November 02, 2009, 08:58:59 PM
i always use a piece of black elec tape on my muzzle loaders it does not affect acuracy at all it comes off before the bullet even touches it i don't see how anyone could use a condom or ballon with open sites it would cover your front sight up but i have never tryed it on my scoped rifles i should of tryed it in New Zealand will next time.
So should I use Magnum condoms for my Magnum rifles? :chuckle: It wouldn't bother me to run into a guy in the woods with some electrical tape over his barrel, but the minute I hear dueling banjos and see the guy with a rubber over his barrel, I'm running the other way and never looking back!
Post by: hogsniper on November 02, 2009, 09:04:17 PM
Post by: littlebuf on November 02, 2009, 09:05:22 PM
Post by: Gutpile on November 03, 2009, 05:07:53 AM
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Post by: rasbo on November 03, 2009, 05:12:09 AM
Post by: Gutpile on November 03, 2009, 05:16:47 AM
I used a balloon once and shot at a deer,the balloon filled with gas and the bullet stayed in the balloon.The balloon floated to the deer popped and killed the deer..I dont cover a rifle.I do my muzzy
:chuckle:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 03, 2009, 05:17:56 AM
Post by: GoldTip on November 03, 2009, 06:31:16 AM
Post by: PBinWA on November 03, 2009, 07:32:41 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_cot
from medical supply places.
Post by: Galpster on November 03, 2009, 07:32:50 AM
Post by: Bofire on November 03, 2009, 08:41:43 AM
I bet the odds go way up with a 17 or 22 caliber! :chuckle:
Carl
Post by: runamuk on November 03, 2009, 11:05:48 AM
usually it is just tree needles but I did have part of a maple leaf fall out once as well I just figured this was one of the things that happens when you spend time in the brush, the gun didn't come with a special muzzle cover or instructions on protecting it from the forest...who knew :dunno:....I think electrical tape is the way to go ;) you all can use condoms if you wish seems a bit weird to me :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: saylean on November 03, 2009, 11:11:21 AM
I use electrical tape. Cant remember where I read it, but some hunting magazine actually did some testing to see if it affected accuracy, using some sort of shooting machine. They used 5 different calibers from rimfire up to a large magnum if I recall. Funny thing was, 4 out of the five shot BETTER 3 shot groups when they had a piece of tape over the end of the barrels before each shot. The 5th gun was an almost identical grouping with or without tape. Was kind of a cool article.
read the same article. I think it was Field and Stream. Anyway, I am going to start using electrical tape over the barrel...I think its a good idea, I just never remember to do it.
Post by: mazama on November 03, 2009, 12:28:35 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 03, 2009, 12:33:13 PM
Post by: Straight Shooter on November 03, 2009, 03:18:50 PM
I would not recommend an earplug in your barrell!!! Stick with the sticky stuff like electrical tape. It's proven and cheap and no barrell plugging.
:yike: I'd have to agree with Galpster on this one... you never know what could happen if you actually plug your barrel (vs. covering the muzzle). :yike:
Post by: PA BEN on November 03, 2009, 04:10:00 PM
Post by: GEARHEAD on November 03, 2009, 09:20:44 PM
go check them out.
Post by: haugenna on November 03, 2009, 09:29:26 PM
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So should I use Magnum condoms for my Magnum rifles? :chuckle: [/quote]
Since they are in my nightstand, I might as well try them :chuckle: