Okay, well that's good news! I thought for sure that blocking the muzzle in any way during a shot was a BIG no-no, no matter what type of gun. THANKS.

I was wearing a genuine USGI poncho and...FAIL. I dunno what was wrong with it, but the rain went through. It wasn't leaking...the water just was seeping through the actual material. I was pissed, but fortunately the polypropylene base layer I was wearing kept my actual skin dry, though I was cold because everything else on top of it was soaked.

I agree that hunting in the rain can be good. I was two for two in the rain, now I'm two for three. BUT, I don't think I'll hunt in an all-day rain again IF I am planning on going hunting the next day as well, cause you gotta deal with getting all your gear dried and ready for the next day, and by the time you're done with that, it's time to get up and hunt again!