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Tools and Uses => Hunting => Topic started by: 308gunner on June 15, 2016, 01:59:50 PM

Title: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 308gunner on June 15, 2016, 01:59:50 PM
See it on tv all the time that hunters put electrical tape over the barrel muzzle to keep water & debris from entering.  I guess it doesn't affect the shot.  Does anyone do it here?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: omnigun on June 15, 2016, 04:12:15 PM
Gun condoms exist.  But unless you are rolling in mud, dunking your gun in water and doing crazy shit its not really needed.
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: Heavies on June 15, 2016, 11:40:22 PM
I'd think that it would effect the shot.  A blade of grass can effect the bullets impact in relation to the point of aim.  At close range it wouldn't matter much, as distance increases so would the error.
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: drck1000 on June 16, 2016, 07:58:16 AM
See it on tv all the time that hunters put electrical tape over the barrel muzzle to keep water & debris from entering.  I guess it doesn't affect the shot.  Does anyone do it here?  Thanks!

There are a lot of guided hunt type shows on The Outdoor Channel.  I used to watch here and there, but don't recall duct tape.  That said, those hunts are the full guided thing and the guide probably takes care of all of that stuff.  The only thing I've seen covered are their optics.  Some of them hike through some pretty rough terrain though. 

Gun condoms exist.  But unless you are rolling in mud, dunking your gun in water and doing crazy shit its not really needed.

The GI Jane scene!   ;D
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: oldfart on June 16, 2016, 10:52:20 AM
we should try do some real testing.
How hard could it be?
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: Tom_G on June 16, 2016, 12:38:40 PM
How hard could it be?

Steely hard and indefatigable!
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: oldfart on June 16, 2016, 12:44:52 PM
Steely hard and indefatigable!
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Geez tom, had a martini lunch?
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: Barrett808 on June 16, 2016, 02:46:57 PM
Used tape over muzzle all the time. That's knowing...  :shaka:
Better than having water, mud or dirt in your muzzle when pushing through the thick.
Carry a bore snake as back up just in case.
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: NoScade on June 17, 2016, 07:32:07 PM
I cut out the fingers on latex gloves and use that on my muzzleloader when im hunting on Lanai
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: JHanawahine on June 17, 2016, 07:51:16 PM
 :thumbsup:
I cut out the fingers on latex gloves and use that on my muzzleloader when im hunting on Lanai
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 808Hunta on June 19, 2016, 10:06:42 PM
Do it all the time brother ive hunted long enough to have murphy pop up when he's most not wanted lol. Especially hunting around the world with all that money on the line. Better to be safe than sorry, its mainly to stop anything from going into your barrel unknowingly or if you slip and fall etc. Stops your muzzle from being plugged with dirt etc.

We've tested it on our rifles and didnt see much of a measurable difference. From 22's to 408 cheytac wildcats  but as always test on your rifle to verify.

Hope this helps my bradda...Happy Huntin'
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: oldfart on June 19, 2016, 10:40:56 PM
Do it all the time brother ive hunted long enough to have murphy pop up when he's most not wanted lol. Especially hunting around the world with all that money on the line. Better to be safe than sorry, its mainly to stop anything from going into your barrel unknowingly or if you slip and fall etc. Stops your muzzle from being plugged with dirt etc.

We've tested it on our rifles and didnt see much of a measurable difference. From 22's to 408 cheytac wildcats  but as always test on your rifle to verify.

Hope this helps my bradda...Happy Huntin'
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Well then, no need do testing now. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 308gunner on June 22, 2016, 08:31:13 AM
Do it all the time brother ive hunted long enough to have murphy pop up when he's most not wanted lol. Especially hunting around the world with all that money on the line. Better to be safe than sorry, its mainly to stop anything from going into your barrel unknowingly or if you slip and fall etc. Stops your muzzle from being plugged with dirt etc.

We've tested it on our rifles and didnt see much of a measurable difference. From 22's to 408 cheytac wildcats  but as always test on your rifle to verify.

Hope this helps my bradda...Happy Huntin'
yah 808... at Lanai I accidently hit the muzzle in the red dirt trying to get a stable rest on a mound to take a shot at a passing Axis buck.  First deer hunt, so excited I wasn't watching the muzzle while doing the comamndo belly crawl but just focused on the deer.  I didn't take a shot. I did carry a bore snake tho'.
You use regular electrical tape?  Thanks!

Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 308gunner on June 22, 2016, 08:35:16 AM
Used tape over muzzle all the time. That's knowing...  :shaka:
Better than having water, mud or dirt in your muzzle when pushing through the thick.
Carry a bore snake as back up just in case.
Yes I do carry a bore snake and scope lens brush/cleaner pen when hunting just incase.  You use regular electrical tape?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 308gunner on June 22, 2016, 08:42:22 AM
Found this video.  Thank you all for your comments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVbv31A7vkI
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 808Hunta on June 24, 2016, 09:23:53 PM
Howzit Gunner,

Yes we use electrical tape a.k.a. black tape lol. Had a good buddy take a spill on Moloka'i some years ago. He rolled down the hill and his barrel was packed so tight with dirt rifle was useless. He was really pissed too since that was the most bucks we've ever seen together in a small bowl. Shot a 38" and a few 36" and they werent the biggest bucks in the bunch either. He now uses black tape ever since hahahaha...Aloha
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 308gunner on June 24, 2016, 09:39:35 PM
Howzit Gunner,

Yes we use electrical tape a.k.a. black tape lol. Had a good buddy take a spill on Moloka'i some years ago. He rolled down the hill and his barrel was packed so tight with dirt rifle was useless. He was really pissed too since that was the most bucks we've ever seen together in a small bowl. Shot a 38" and a few 36" and they werent the biggest bucks in the bunch either. He now uses black tape ever since hahahaha...Aloha
Thanks again 808!!!
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: roscoe on April 19, 2017, 09:34:58 PM
try balloons, pretty cheap, different size, different muzzels
Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: ohboyee on June 15, 2017, 10:01:50 AM
I use electrical tape.  the air pushes the tape away before the projectile leaves the muzzle
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Post by: rafaelescalera on February 22, 2018, 07:42:53 PM
I use balloons
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Post by: rklapp on February 22, 2018, 09:41:36 PM
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Title: Re: Tape over barrel muzzle?
Post by: 308gunner on February 23, 2018, 07:39:40 AM
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Wat dat? Trojans? 😂