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Old 01-04-2008 | 09:26 AM
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What do you use to plug the end of your barrel while hunting in rainy weather? I dont want to use a condom cause thats a lil weird and the stuff they make is kinda expensive. I thought about electrial tape and just keep a roll in my pocket for when i need to replace. COme on fellas I need some ideas...
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Old 01-04-2008 | 09:40 AM
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killadoe

You can got to Wal-mart or any drug store and get "finger cots" or what I use a comercial product called "muzzle mitts." They are more expensive than the finger cots but are also a little thicker and hold up better...

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&a mp;langId=-1&partNumber=19942&hvarTarget=search&c mCat=SearchResults




But, a lot of people use the simple old black tape...
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Old 01-04-2008 | 09:52 AM
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I bought a bag of cheap balloons at a dollar store. Put one over the muzzle - voila! (Just be careful of the front sight when putting it on - it can rip it).
I keep a few balloons in my fanny pack. Never know when it's going to start raining/snowing while I'm out there.

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Old 01-04-2008 | 09:56 AM
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jaybe,To make it a bit quicker and easier snip the end off the ballon and carry a couple rubber bands it is much quicker and less frustrating. Lee
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Old 01-04-2008 | 10:25 AM
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Electrical tape for me.
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Old 01-04-2008 | 10:39 AM
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Finger Cots Work great!
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Old 01-04-2008 | 11:17 AM
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finger cots here.. get the extra large size if they have them. Or like said, the front site will destroy them if it gets a chance.
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Old 01-04-2008 | 12:25 PM
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Suran wrap and a rubber band. Tear a short pieace off and double it over the muzzle and rubber band it.
Can even use it over the action if you worry about watter entering it there.

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Old 01-04-2008 | 12:52 PM
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Electrical tape for me as well. I've tried the saran wrap thing but it didn't stand up as well. Put a piece of tape over the end and you're good to go.
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Old 01-04-2008 | 12:56 PM
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I just use that painters Blue masking tape, works great and comes off easy after the shot
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