ORIGINAL: Breechplug

I was juse reading the forum (cva dangerous?) and I was thinking if some of these guy's did what I do than (MABEY) they would'nt have a mishap with there ML Barrel's. It was a snowy day years back when I was ML hunting and I leaned my ML in the crotch of a tree so I could get something out of my fanny pack, when some snow fell off the tree and right into my ML Barrel. It packed in there pretty good and I could'nt get it all out so I had to go home and let the gun thaw untill it was out. From that day on I now cut a piece of round (Masking Tape) and put it over the end of My ML and never had a problem since. It stays on in the rain and snow and you can shoot with out any accuracy problems. And you can always check the end of your barrel to make sure it's there and nothing has penetrated the bore, hence, no more obstructed barrels. I always do this after loading my ML and it keeps your bore dry and clean. I just cut a piece of masking tape, clean the end of the muzzle with alcohol or solvent, and then apply it and it stays there. Some of my friends even use electrical tape with the same results. I have even used the (price markers) that you would use on items for like yard sales, there already on a pice of paper that you just peel off and apply, and I carry a few to use in the field in case I shoot and have to reload. I know you would'nt do this for target practice, but when your out hunting it sure does help and give you a piece of mind that there's nothing in your muzzle execpt your powder and sabot. Just thought I'd share this with you and see if anyone else does this. Happy and Safe Shooting! Ron