Thread: Weather proofing your rifle.

I don't use a suppressor.
Should I be worried about water getting in from the bolt end and getting trapped?
I recall on hunting adventures he said to leave a fired round in the chamber to stop water getting in, but firing a round to seal the chamber doesn't suit me.

Originally Posted by SlowElliot

I don't use a suppressor.
Should I be worried about water getting in from the bolt end and getting trapped?
I recall on hunting adventures he said to leave a fired round in the chamber to stop water getting in, but firing a round to seal the chamber doesn't suit me.

You'll be fine mate, unless you have a gay fluted bolt little water will get in there anyway. Bit of tape over the muzzle, keep it pointing flat as best you can so your scope lenses dont get wet, shoot shit

Awesome thanks for tips lads.

Issues with tissues? @Gibo

I'm definitely not, we all know your missus is mate.

Originally Posted by Timmay

I'm definitely not, we all know your missus is mate.

Do you now?

You will find that any cloth or item used to wipe a scope lens could effect the finish, its what is on the lens that does most of the damage.

I would think that obvious, its the tissue construction it's self (even if perfectly clean) that can do damage.

Originally Posted by Timmay

I would think that obvious, its the tissue construction it's self (even if perfectly clean) that can do damage.

How and where is your evidence? How long are we talking? 20 years?

I took my rifle for a walk at okataina after rain, kept finding bits of tissue on the ground.
I thought someone must of gone hunting with a cold. Now I know better lol.
I take a microfiber cloth with me, Mobil were giving them away not long ago.

There is a line of thought that when people have an opinion as to politics/thoughts etc that when presented with facts/figures that oppose their original mind set instead of listening/accepting and changing their own view point they further intrench themselves in their original position.

It would be best for you to do your own research

Originally Posted by Timmay

There is a line of thought that when people have an opinion as to politics/thoughts etc that when presented with facts/figures that oppose their original mind set instead of listening/accepting and changing their own view point they further intrench themselves in their original position.

It would be best for you to do your own research

That's a very lazy way of thinking. If you're making an assertion, it is up to you to provide the evidence that backs it up. Telling people to "do their own research" is effectively saying "I can't be bothered supporting my argument".

Moreover, people "doing their own research" are far more likely to seek out information that agrees with their biases.

Originally Posted by Solo

Moreover, people "doing their own research" are far more likely to seek out information that agrees with their biases.

That's a very good point, could you show me some that says toilet paper is a better choice than microfiber cloths? As any quality optics I've bought came with the latter, not a roll of TP.

Originally Posted by Timmay

That's a very good point, could you show me some that says toilet paper is a better choice than microfiber cloths? As any quality optics I've bought came with the latter, not a roll of TP.

Ha ha still full of it, nows its prove im not wrong is it

Originally Posted by Timmay

That's a very good point, could you show me some that says toilet paper is a better choice than microfiber cloths? As any quality optics I've bought came with the latter, not a roll of TP.

I'm not disputing your position, just your method of asserting it.

So you're full of shit then