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Irving
02-16-2019, 19:32
I've seen professional hunters like Steven Rinella that keep a piece of duct tape over their rifle barrel while hunting to keep all the crud out. They just shoot through the tape and report zero accuracy issues. Could you still do that with a suppressor? I imagine the physics would be similar to a neoprene wipe. Do you think there is any danger, physical or legal, of putting tape over your can to keep junk out?

cstone
02-16-2019, 19:58
Cheap rubber condoms will do the job.

Hummer
02-16-2019, 20:13
I always wrap a piece of scotch tape over the muzzle when hunting. It works and is a whole lot better than getting snow or mud in the barrel when out in the field.

CS1983
02-16-2019, 20:15
I don’t see how it could possibly be a problem.

Irving
02-16-2019, 20:31
Thanks. I'll be sure to try it when I actually get my cans.

Great-Kazoo
02-16-2019, 20:34
Thanks. I'll be sure to try it when I actually get my cans.

Why wait ?

CS1983
02-16-2019, 20:53
I’ve got some extra BCA barrels if you want a tier 6 test. Make sure to use dollar store duct tape for the full low cost test experience.

Irving
02-16-2019, 20:55
I'm not worried about damaging a rifle barrel, I was specifically asking about using tape over a can.

Duman
02-16-2019, 21:17
I've never tried taping over my can.... especially in case of emergency.

Discovered, too late, the house guest didn't put a new roll of toilet paper in the dispenser.....

SideShow Bob
02-16-2019, 22:26
Cheap rubber condoms will do the job.

And when the wife finds them in your hunting bag “Honest honey, they are for my rifle barrel to keep the crud out”...... That will go over good.

l?ve shot through several AR plastic muzzle caps with no ill effects at the range.

Irving
02-16-2019, 22:32
And when the wife finds them in your hunting bag “Honest honey, they are for my rifle barrel to keep the crud out”...... That will go over good.

l?ve shot through several AR plastic muzzle caps with no ill effects at the range.

Aint that the truth!

TEAMRICO
02-16-2019, 22:48
Cheap rubber condoms will do the job.

Mine are to damn big, they always fall off the barrel....now for a suppressor?

Shooter45
02-16-2019, 23:28
Saran Wrap or a part of a sandwich bag taped on. Protects the barrel from rain or snow while hunting and the pressure blows it off before the projectile touches it. Always do it on my hunting rifles.

def90
02-16-2019, 23:29
^ yeah, not sure where you guys are finding condoms that will fit and stay on a rifle barrel.. ;)

Shooter45
02-16-2019, 23:30
^ yeah, not sure where you guys are finding condoms that will fit and stay on a rifle barrel.. ;)


Junior size.

Same reason military, at least in the Marines, we put a cap over the barrel deployed to protect from water and contaminants.

Ah Pook
02-16-2019, 23:42
Trojan extra large, just to make sure. Ribbed to make sure.

SideShow Bob
02-17-2019, 09:46
^ yeah, not sure where you guys are finding condoms that will fit and stay on a rifle barrel.. ;)


Ask, and ye shall receive..... They make everything for the AR........

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190217/a0134ade4eb13b460f69ed6514daa115.jpg

Not_A_Llama
02-17-2019, 10:10
Yes, I use a piece of electrical tape when hunting suppressed. No POI shift at the ranges I hunt at. I haven’t tested it, but purging the can with inert gas might also reduce first round pop.

After a few “fun” competitions involving walking 24+ hours, I always cover my muzzle. Shit always gets in there.

Joe_K
02-17-2019, 10:18
Water balloons work pretty good, unless you have a larger than normal... barrel.


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Irving
02-17-2019, 11:30
Water balloons work pretty good, unless you have a larger than normal... barrel.


Like a muzzle loader?

Great-Kazoo
02-17-2019, 13:48
^ yeah, not sure where you guys are finding condoms that will fit and stay on a rifle barrel.. ;)

They're called finger cots. You can buy this package and share among fellow shooters.

https://www.amazon.com/Bertech-Nitrile-Powder-Finger-Thick/dp/B00HFQQPB0/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1550432788&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=finger+cots&psc=1

Duman
02-17-2019, 13:49
Cheap rubber condoms will do the job.

Lubricated or dry?

cstone
02-17-2019, 17:34
Lubricated or dry?

Dry of course. You need to supply your own lubrication.

BPTactical
02-17-2019, 18:05
So is turning a ribbed condom inside out more pleasurable for your rifle?

buffalobo
02-17-2019, 18:12
They're called finger cots. You can buy this package and share among fellow shooters.

https://www.amazon.com/Bertech-Nitrile-Powder-Finger-Thick/dp/B00HFQQPB0/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1550432788&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=finger+cots&psc=1We trade the Cintas guy breakfast burritos for them.

cstone
02-17-2019, 20:07
So is turning a ribbed condom inside out more pleasurable for your rifle?

A little reciprocating bolt action.

What's a metaphor?

FireMoth
02-18-2019, 07:43
What was wrong with blue painters tape?

...Ive been using it for years, and I still dont have any kids...

Great-Kazoo
02-18-2019, 09:45
We trade the Cintas guy breakfast burritos for them.

Guess living out on the prairie, one does what one must for fun

Not_A_Llama
02-18-2019, 13:05
What was wrong with blue painters tape?

...Ive been using it for years, and I still dont have any kids...

...that you know of

FireMoth
02-19-2019, 07:28
...that you know of

Its fool proof. You cover the buzzer with the tape, and deliver to the back address.

...that way, you keep your muzzle clear.

BPTactical
02-19-2019, 08:21
What was wrong with blue painters tape?

...Ive been using it for years, and I still dont have any kids...

That works for "Innies"

jslo
02-19-2019, 08:28
Like a muzzle loader?

https://www.cabelas.com/product/TRADITIONS-MUZZLELOADING-RAIN-GEAR/1997383.uts

Hummer
02-19-2019, 09:00
I'm not worried about damaging a rifle barrel, I was specifically asking about using tape over a can.


Keep in mind that a suppressor gets hot pretty quickly so I would avoid something sticky like duct tape that could make a mess from the adhesive residue. For hunting it wouldn't be an issue as you're not likely to take more than two or three shots in a short time, but at the range it could be. I like scotch tape because it offers no resistance and is easy to peal and clean off.

This year I hunted big game with a suppressor but didn't use any tape. I should have. I hunted a burn area where the ash was muddy and slick and I slipped several times. The muzzle hit the mud once and fortunately I caught it before it plugged with debris. I was able to clean it with a q-tip. I won't neglect the tape again.

FireMoth
02-19-2019, 10:13
That works for "Innies"

Does that mean you DONT want to put tape on my muzzle?

BPTactical
02-19-2019, 12:47
Does that mean you DONT want to put tape on my muzzle?

Shhhhh.....

ChickNorris
02-19-2019, 17:41
Wow.

Get a room.



Giggle snort

Irving
02-19-2019, 18:14
What did the Christian Scientist say to the test tube baby?
























Get a womb!

BPTactical
02-19-2019, 21:44
Wow.

Get a room.



Giggle snort

It's a Gunsmith thing.........you would never understand.

theGinsue
02-19-2019, 23:03
I've seen professional hunters like Steven Rinella that keep a piece of duct tape over their rifle barrel while hunting to keep all the crud out. They just shoot through the tape and report zero accuracy issues. Could you still do that with a suppressor? I imagine the physics would be similar to a neoprene wipe. Do you think there is any danger, physical or legal, of putting tape over your can to keep junk out?

I put black electrical tape over the end of my hunting rifles every year to keep crud out. The adhesive of the tape holds the tape on securely but wipes off easily when I remove the tape - no residue or damage to rifle metal/bluing.

My hunting partners tend to resort to using small balloons over their rifle muzzles when it's rainy or snowing.

brutal
02-19-2019, 23:36
I've just used gun oil. Guess that's why I have kids.

BPTactical
02-20-2019, 08:35
I've just used gun oil. Guess that's why I have kids.

Well lubricated eh?

FireMoth
02-21-2019, 08:08
I've just used gun oil. Guess that's why I have kids.

Duh. Painters tape wont stick to oil...

FireMoth
02-21-2019, 08:13
https://www.amazon.com/Muzzle-Cover-Cap-Black-5-Pack/dp/B009PSZJ8Q

These should fit most of your standard black rifle tips pretty snug.
...
Looks uncomfortable to put on, though.

And i guess you just fire em off when youre ready

KevDen2005
02-21-2019, 18:14
I've seen professional hunters like Steven Rinella that keep a piece of duct tape over their rifle barrel while hunting to keep all the crud out. They just shoot through the tape and report zero accuracy issues. Could you still do that with a suppressor? I imagine the physics would be similar to a neoprene wipe. Do you think there is any danger, physical or legal, of putting tape over your can to keep junk out?

There are a lot of replies. The simple answer really should be not top put your junk in it in the first place. You won't need a condom if you follow that rule.

Trigger Time 23
02-22-2019, 12:24
Irving, you mentioned Steve Rinella in the original post. He actually discusses this in episode 150 about half way through. I really like that guy- great show and podcast.
https://www.themeateater.com/listen/meateater/ep-150-tough-assed-questions-vol-3
I'm 90% sure he talks about it in this episode.

Irving
02-22-2019, 13:48
He recently mentioned it, but not with using a suppressor. He hasn't quite been red pulled about suppressors, but he's getting there.

FireMoth
02-22-2019, 21:10
He recently mentioned it, but not with using a suppressor. He hasn't quite been red pulled about suppressors, but he's getting there.

In spite of "subtle innuendo follows", I was serious about blue painters tape.
I just press it over my... can... and it keeps the filth out... and reduces first round pop

Irving
02-22-2019, 21:14
Thanks for the true answers everyone. I think someone else got a real answer in there as well.

SideShow Bob
02-23-2019, 16:52
https://www.amazon.com/Muzzle-Cover-Cap-Black-5-Pack/dp/B009PSZJ8Q

These should fit most of your standard black rifle tips pretty snug.
...
Looks uncomfortable to put on, though.

And i guess you just fire em off when youre ready


I need to go to another gun how for more of the muzzle caps, I am out of them. Last time I payed Like $ 5.00 for a ten pack. I’ve shot through them, gave some away and misplaced a couple when I remembered take them off before firing.

FireMoth
02-24-2019, 22:17
I need to go to another gun how for more of the muzzle caps, I am out of them. Last time I payed Like $ 5.00 for a ten pack. I’ve shot through them, gave some away and misplaced a couple when I remembered take them off before firing.

There may be better pricing, even on amazon... but I chose this after searching my dealer price, and amazon was better. Of course the more you buy, the cheaper they are per peice.

FireMoth
02-24-2019, 22:20
...AND, i found tactical black finger cots!

https://www.amazon.com/Condom-Style-Muzzle-Cover-Rubber/dp/B01D62S1UE/ref=pd_aw_fbt_200_img_2/135-8046408-0630707?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01D62S1UE&pd_rd_r=453a063e-38b4-11e9-ae38-337ceead5645&pd_rd_w=FJtwA&pd_rd_wg=sfkbQ&pf_rd_p=b98fa1a4-6e6e-4981-835c-7fb29e0f4dd2&pf_rd_r=CJKCTAPTSD5HX50JCVPN&psc=1&refRID=CJKCTAPTSD5HX50JCVPN

They'll never see you coming.

brutal
02-25-2019, 00:02
Ribbed for pleasure.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YZ5MVT?psc=1&pf_rd_p=c35a81db-c1c9-4121-b93f-97ef6cbb19f8&pf_rd_r=ZEH9MRKM1B0F0979W9C6&pd_rd_wg=0W9DK&pd_rd_i=B071YZ5MVT&pd_rd_w=UmVKy&pd_rd_r=d83d7137-ae6d-4590-9299-0d5776f96f5e&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_sbs_03_04_t_img_lh

FireMoth
02-25-2019, 07:33
Ribbed for pleasure.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YZ5MVT?psc=1&pf_rd_p=c35a81db-c1c9-4121-b93f-97ef6cbb19f8&pf_rd_r=ZEH9MRKM1B0F0979W9C6&pd_rd_wg=0W9DK&pd_rd_i=B071YZ5MVT&pd_rd_w=UmVKy&pd_rd_r=d83d7137-ae6d-4590-9299-0d5776f96f5e&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_sbs_03_04_t_img_lh

It says for "Heavy Brush" , use two.
I didnt think double bagging was really a thing.

... but hey, ill finally know which way my muzzle is pointed...