Tape over the muzzle

[ninepointer]

I've never taped my muzzle because I never viewed a few drops of water going down the barrell as a problem. However, I do see value in taping the muzzle when hunting in snow, to prevent a plugged barrel.

Does it matter what type of tape is used? Masking tape, electrical tape?

 

[Chilly Willy]

We've always used electricians tape or muzzle condoms for the muzzle loaders...Big Redd hates it when we raid his stash.

 

[SuperCub]

...Big Redd hates it when we raid his stash.

Where is that old coot anyways?




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[Amphibious]

Where is that old coot anyways?

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feels oddly quiet around here without him. come back BigRedd

 

[Gatehouse]

There is a long thread about the intricate nuances of using tape on your muzzle on this forum..take a look and you will see...

 

[ninepointer]

There is a long thread about the intricate nuances of using tape on your muzzle on this forum..take a look and you will see...

Thanks, now that you mention it I seem to remember that thread. I'll do a search. A topic that only a CGNer could love!

 

[mylesrom]

You can get the the rifle condoms in the muzzleloading section, for about 3 dollars. More of a concern of keeping powder dry with muzzleloaders. I am not sure if they would fit tight enoungh on a rifle, but a small elastic would fix that.

 

[Scott_N]

I find that good quality electrical tape works best.

 

[Woodsman]

Masking tape works just fine.

 

[martinbns]

I use electrical tape.

 

[.330Dakota]

just don't use finger condoms, the powder they are lined with with cause your blued barrels to rust.

 

[bigbull]

I use electrical tape also. Once over the muzzle and 4 or 5 turns around the muzzle end as spare tape just in case I have to retape the muzzle if I take a shot.
bigbull

 

[stubblejumper]

Scotch 88 works great even in cold weather.

 

[gitrdun]

Duct tape is the Canadian answer to everything, just ask Red.....Green that is, Red Green.

 

[J Stuart]

just don't use finger condoms, the powder they are lined with with cause your blued barrels to rust.

I do not wish to sound obtuse but what are finger condoms?

 

[beergut]

finger condoms let you pick your nose without having to lick it off. lol!

 

[RMG]

Tape is for broken things, my guns aren't broken, so dont require any tape to hold the barrels together.

 

[J Stuart]

A shame these are not available commercially.

http://cgi.ebay.com/German-WW2-Rubb...oryZ4078QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Win94]

............................My ex wife and i might have lasted longer if i taped her muzzle.

 

[manbearpig]

............................My ex wife and i might have lasted longer if i taped her muzzle.

LOL


i cut the fingers off of small sized black rubber gloves from the dollar store. pinkies work for even the smallest barrels. its unobtrusive and doesnt leave sticky tape crap on your barrel, especially if you fire the gun with tape on it and it melts the tape glue on.
a pack of finger cots will work even better -- but youll get everyone making smartass remarks about what you plan on doing with a 'condom' on your gun barrel