Suppressors & Rain

For twenty years I've taped the muzzle on my rifle to stop rain, snow and mud from entering the barrel. But now I have a suppressor, what am I to do?

Can I tape the end of the suppressor like the end of a barrel? I'm thinking I can't as my HRE Gen IV has that weird end. What happens if you fire a shot through a wet suppressor?

How do I clean snow or mud out of it if need be?

This issue, along with weight and length (and the general "just another thing to go wrong") are why I'm still on the fence with these devices. I do like my hearing though so the trial continues.....

Tape it up.

If taping bothers you then buy stick on dots from warehouse stationary, they come in many sizes and colours, and are in a convenient applicator box.

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Perfect for covering the large ends often found on suppressors.

Yes you can put tape on your suppressor :)

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Originally Posted by Dama dama

For twenty years I've taped the muzzle on my rifle to stop rain, snow and mud from entering the barrel. But now I have a suppressor, what am I to do?

Can I tape the end of the suppressor like the end of a barrel? I'm thinking I can't as my HRE Gen IV has that weird end. What happens if you fire a shot through a wet suppressor?

How do I clean snow or mud out of it if need be?

This issue, along with weight and length (and the general "just another thing to go wrong") are why I'm still on the fence with these devices. I do like my hearing though so the trial continues.....

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Depending on the suppressor design, the internal baffles should stop any water or snow from obstructing the bullet's path. Unless you're Seal Team 6 and you submerge your rifle. The air in front of the bullet should force out any dirt etc in the suppressor muzzle hole before the bullet gets there. If you trip over and jam your muzzle into the dirt, you're going to know about it and take the time to clear the obstruction before continuing.

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Hi mate. I just stick an inch long piece of insulation tape over the hole on the suppressor to keep the crap out. Works well. I have a DPT.

I just tape over the end of the suppressor and couple of mates have Hardy cans and do the same but need more tape because of holes.

Pretty well thrashed here http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...pressor-21710/
Just read page 1 and a bit as the thread degenerates after that :oh noes:

I put a small bit of insulation tape on, doesn't seem to affect point of aim. You can buy extra wide roles of tape that would cover a hardy or the like

Sweet thanks team. Sounds good.

What else you got for us to solve mate? :D

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Tape it up.

If taping bothers you then buy stick on dots from warehouse stationary, they come in many sizes and colours, and are in a convenient applicator box.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...60846b55ac.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d589b30ce2.jpg

Perfect for covering the large ends often found on suppressors.

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These are my go to for covering end of suppressor as well as covering holes when target shooting so people don't get confused about where they are shooting. Works well for those with fuddled memory cells (me)

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Originally Posted by Pengy

These are my go to for covering end of suppressor as well as covering holes when target shooting so people don't get confused about where they are shooting. Works well for those with fuddled memory cells (me)

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Good for covering up the flyer in the nice tight group too aye ;)

HRE - Gladwrap works well and a small rubber band then the neoprene cover over the top.

I had to laugh when I read @stretch 's entry :D as I immediately remembered those military films of guys pulling their rubber johnny's over the end of the muzzle - and i guess that would work too

I guess if you're gonna give a deer a good F&*$ing - best be safe out there...:thumbsup:;)

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Good for covering up the flyer in the nice tight group too aye ;)

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I don't get flyers. I often get a wayward shot due to a freak gust of wind on an otherwise perfectly calm day :P

@carpet_diem was going to mention that I have seen a bloke pull out a rubber in a hut out the back of beyond.... Was a bit concerned till it went over the end of his rifle

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Originally Posted by 223nut

@carpet_diem was going to mention that I have seen a bloke pull out a rubber in a hut out the back of beyond.... Was a bit concerned till it went over the end of his rifle

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You can get little finger sized condoms that are ideal for this-fit much better than the real thing, no idea what they are actually made for

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GS...f_rd_i=3762751

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Originally Posted by res

You can get little finger sized condoms that are ideal for this-fit much better than the real thing, no idea what they are actually made for

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Aussies... :thumbsup::sick:

They are used when a full glove is not required or too restrictive/hot

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Originally Posted by MSL

They are used when a full glove is not required or too restrictive/hot

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I find they make good presents

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Originally Posted by Pengy

I don't get flyers. I often get a wayward shot due to a freak gust of wind on an otherwise perfectly calm day :P

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Its not the wind that gets me but the god damn flinch,
Tape over the end works for me too

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Originally Posted by mikee

Its not the wind that gets me but the god damn flinch,
Tape over the end works for me too

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Rain? What's rain?

I actually rang HRE about this and they said no worries you can tape over the end with electrical tape

You can tape a suppressor, it wont blow up but the tape may not blow off until the bullet has passed through it. This may or may not affect the flight path of any given projectile. Iv had differing results with the testing Iv done so closer stuff, bush hunting etc Ill happily shoot through it, long range Ill generally take it off.

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Rain? What's rain?

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Come to Nelson and we will show you exactly what "Liquid Sun" is like

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Originally Posted by mikee

Come to Nelson and we will show you exactly what "Liquid Sun" is like

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I've experienced plenty on the other side of the alps on the Wet Coast too.

Guys keep your used condoms and save money!!:cool:

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Originally Posted by WillB

I actually rang HRE about this and they said no worries you can tape over the end with electrical tape

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Good stuff, cheers.

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Originally Posted by Dama dama

Good stuff, cheers.

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Get the black 48-50mm pvc builders tape, tape the end then run it down the suppressor 200mm so you can re use it after the shot

Another option would be either a latex glove like the dentist wears, or a yellow "marigold" washing up glove. Snip off a finger off and stretch it over the end of the can, the finger will hold itself on and you're good to go