Wet Weather Muzzle Protection?

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Hey guys,

Spent a fair bit of time in the rain and snow last fall while hunting, and even after cleaning the gun, developed a bit of pitting near the chamber.

My question is, what are you guys using to protect your muzzles to keep the moisture out? Was thinking of electrical tape, but wondering if there was anything better

Thanks,

Ryan
 
I've used electrical tape for years without any issues. A roll in your pocket also doubles as a make shift bandage if needed and cost next to nothing when compared to the marketed stuff.
 
rifleman338 said:
I've used electrical tape for years without any issues. A roll in your pocket also doubles as a make shift bandage if needed and cost next to nothing when compared to the marketed stuff.
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This. I always keep some electrical tape in my survival kit for both protecting my muzzle and just in case I need some for bandages, making an emergency shelter, or whatever else I can think of.

I've seen some purpose built stickers for this sort of thing, but I am too cheap for them. They were orange circles with 4 little tabs to go down the sides of the barrel a bit.

I tried water balloons, they worked fine when they were new but they get very brittle AND stick to each other after only a few months.
 
Murray 3-D said:
Un-lubed condom.

Realistically what may work really good is those skinny party balloons!
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Can confirm those balloons work awesome!!

But be forewarned... when your hunting buddies see you using those skinny little balloons there's guaranteed to be some small d!ck size and/or condom jokes hurled your way....
 
Thanks guys, I’ll probably stick to the electrical tape this year, I really like the balloon idea, but I have open sights on my rifle, so that might not work.

Ryan
 
When I see it in the stores, I buy a couple rolls of coloured electrical tape. White goes into the FAK for holding bandages on. Black into the tool box for work work. And coloured tape to mark belongings, especially if there will be several of something around that might have been brought by other people. Yellow for instance is what I put on the dog's bed, bowls, harness, etc if he has to go to the kennel. Red over green was what I put on my father's stuff at his room in the residence.
 
First: Do NOT ever put anything inside of the muzzle. Too much risk of a bulged barrel.
I have used electrical tape for 30 years. I put one strip over
the muzzle, extending down the barrel about 1¼" on each side.
Then I wrap about 3 turns around the barrel just below the muzzle
for future needs. I usually use yellow tape, since it is so visible. Dave.
 
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