keeping the weather out

hurley0816 · 12-01-2008, 05:56 PM

was wondering if i could cut the thumb off a rubber glove and put it over my barrel? if yes can i shoot through it also? thanks

cayugad · 12-01-2008, 06:38 PM

A thin rubber glove would work.. like the kind in a hospital. A heavy rubber glove would also probably work, but I would hate to tell you to do that with a heavy one. You can shoot through them. A balloon, condom, finger cot, muzzy mit, all work on the same process. Even some handi wrap will work. Just be sure to take that off at the end of the night and wipe the barrel off. Just never put anything IN the end of the rifle.

I once saw a person (no kidding) with a cork in the end of the barrel. He said he always pulls the cork before he shoots. I just hope he remembers..

sjsfire · 12-01-2008, 06:39 PM

I wouldn't if it was a very thick rubber glove. I'd use a finger off a latex examination glove like the Doctor uses or a condom (not kidding). Also I seen where somebody uses something called a finger cot (I believe it's called that) not really sure what they are.

hurley0816 · 12-01-2008, 07:27 PM

thanks guys, i think ill use a cork

. actually they are the examination gloves. can i leave the glove on and the rifle loaded for the 10 day season?(if i dont shoot one that is)

BigDaddy12t · 12-01-2008, 07:32 PM

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ORIGINAL: hurley0816

was wondering if i could cut the thumb off a rubber glove and put it over my barrel? if yes can i shoot through it also? thanks

I did this yesterday, it was snowing sleeting. I used a rubber glove that the doctors use, but it was a tad bit thicker. I was going to remember to take it off if I had a shot at something, but when my doe came thru, I forgot all about it, and shot thru it, and it didnt effect anything. Just remember to not pull it up over your end sight if you are shooting with open sights.

rafsob · 12-02-2008, 07:53 AM

I bought a bag of muzzle condoms in a small gun shop a few years ago. They are black in color and also came with nipple covers. Can't remember who made them. If all else fails, a kids rubber ballon will work.

Horizontal Hunter · 12-02-2008, 12:08 PM

FWIW I use electrical tape on both my shotgun and muzzle loader.

Bob

sabotloader · 12-02-2008, 12:39 PM

rafsob

Yep! Traditions - Rain Gear...

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=A1330

rafsob · 12-04-2008, 06:21 AM

sabotloader

That's the one. And they really work!!!

sproulman · 12-11-2008, 09:12 PM

i use ballon during day but take it off at night in truck.

inside could sweat if ballon is left on barrel