Snow out of barrel

younghunter86 · November 28, 2006, 11:15 AM

I have heard that you could put a single layer of electric tape on the end of the barrel to keep snow out of it. Is this okay or is there something else that I should try? Does it vary between shotguns, rifles or muzzleloaders?

Thanks

castnblast · November 28, 2006, 11:18 AM

Yes, It works. Don't tape it on too tight. I'd not worry too much about the shotgun, unless you just burry the barrel in a drift. I tape mine when it rains. It does not snow here...

BillCA · November 28, 2006, 11:21 AM

In the service we used a rubberband to hold a dry, unlubricated condom over the muzzle. And you can shoot through it with no problem, if needed. Cleaner than using tape with that sticky residue getting on the barrel.

publius · November 28, 2006, 12:07 PM

I bought a big bag of black baloons at wal mart and just slip one of them over the barrel. works great, not really noticeable, and doesn't leave sticky residue of tape.

Clayfish · November 28, 2006, 01:43 PM

I don't have to worry about snow here in south Ga, but I do worry about rain during muzzleloading season. I cut the fingers off of latex gloves and put them over the barrel and nipple. Works like a charm and it's cheaper than condoms or baloons.

Rangefinder · November 28, 2006, 02:10 PM

Second BillCA's suggestion--He beat me to the punch on it. Works great. But better than a condom... If you know someone who works in a restaurant, get a hand full of little finger condoms they probably have by the thousands in a first-aid locker. They work even better.

FirstFreedom · November 29, 2006, 07:51 PM

I use black electrical tape, or one of those Traditions 'gun-condoms' for sale at sporting goods stores. The electrical tape is better because those gun-condoms rip & tear too easily. Shoot right through either - not a problem. But I am only worried about rain, not snow.

ZeroJunk · November 29, 2006, 11:06 PM

Try some of that cheap masking tape.It actually sticks to the metal better than vinyl electrical tape.

Greybeard · November 30, 2006, 08:34 PM

also "finger cots" - minature condoms at local drug store.

banditt007 · December 1, 2006, 01:47 AM

unlubed condoms

November 28, 2006, 11:15 AM	#1
younghunter86 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2005 Posts: 7	Snow out of barrel I have heard that you could put a single layer of electric tape on the end of the barrel to keep snow out of it. Is this okay or is there something else that I should try? Does it vary between shotguns, rifles or muzzleloaders? Thanks

November 28, 2006, 11:18 AM	#2
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,148	Yes, It works. Don't tape it on too tight. I'd not worry too much about the shotgun, unless you just burry the barrel in a drift. I tape mine when it rains. It does not snow here... __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

November 28, 2006, 11:21 AM	#3
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	In the service we used a rubberband to hold a dry, unlubricated condom over the muzzle. And you can shoot through it with no problem, if needed. Cleaner than using tape with that sticky residue getting on the barrel. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

November 28, 2006, 02:10 PM	#6
Rangefinder Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 2,017	Second BillCA's suggestion--He beat me to the punch on it. Works great. But better than a condom... If you know someone who works in a restaurant, get a hand full of little finger condoms they probably have by the thousands in a first-aid locker. They work even better. __________________ "Why is is called Common Sense when it seems so few actually possess it?" Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Politicians.

November 30, 2006, 08:34 PM	#9
Greybeard Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2002 Location: Denton County Texas Posts: 686	also "finger cots" - minature condoms at local drug store. __________________ www.dentoncountysports.com A Private Palace for Pistol Proficiency

November 28, 2006, 12:07 PM	#4
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	I bought a big bag of black baloons at wal mart and just slip one of them over the barrel. works great, not really noticeable, and doesn't leave sticky residue of tape.

November 28, 2006, 01:43 PM	#5
Clayfish Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 953	I don't have to worry about snow here in south Ga, but I do worry about rain during muzzleloading season. I cut the fingers off of latex gloves and put them over the barrel and nipple. Works like a charm and it's cheaper than condoms or baloons.

November 29, 2006, 07:51 PM	#7
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	I use black electrical tape, or one of those Traditions 'gun-condoms' for sale at sporting goods stores. The electrical tape is better because those gun-condoms rip & tear too easily. Shoot right through either - not a problem. But I am only worried about rain, not snow.

November 29, 2006, 11:06 PM	#8
ZeroJunk Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Location: Browns Summit NC Posts: 2,589	Try some of that cheap masking tape.It actually sticks to the metal better than vinyl electrical tape.

December 1, 2006, 01:47 AM	#10
banditt007 Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2006 Posts: 694	unlubed condoms