Thread: Tape over muzzle?

Originally Posted by Been Upto

Hey guys sorry for pestering you all with my questions

Other beginners learn as well when you ask questions, bud.

I used to tape over my rifle barrel, but don't much any more. Usually I'm carrying something with a suppressor or a muzzle brake on the end slung barrel downwards (AR15).

No need to take tape off.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Other beginners learn as well when you ask questions, bud.

I used to tape over my rifle barrel, but don't much any more. Usually I'm carrying something with a suppressor or a muzzle brake on the end slung barrel downwards (AR15).

No need to take tape off.

Cheers Max! Being a beginner in something that none of my family or friends are into has been abit harder learning things and such, you guys on the forum have already helped me out heaps. Thanks again mate. Will definitely be jamming tape from now on

Another bonus is after a big hill climb you can use the tape on your muzzle to keep the panting down

Originally Posted by Gibo

Another bonus is after a big hill climb you can use the tape on your muzzle to keep the panting down

Lmao I suppose that is a bonus!

Tape over the muzzle is also handy if you fall and jam it into the dirt.

Saves having to go looking for a cleaning rod cause you can't get the 308 dirt plug out of the end of your Tikka, and also that munted look afterwards if you fire it while it's still blocked. I used to cut a few spare bits and stick them on the fore end near the sling swivel.

Include a short (say 200mm) long length of thread dangling from barrel tip and you have instant wind gauge too. Very useful. I just carry a tale end of a roll of sparky tape w me

Originally Posted by SiB

Include a short (say 200mm) long length of thread dangling from barrel tip and you have instant wind gauge too. Very useful. I just carry a tale end of a roll of sparky tape w me

This is a trick I have used for many years , don’t know where I learnt it , but it really works .
I have found the best is Dental floss , it is super light but has a large surface area for it weight , it will indicate wind direction even in the slightest breeze.

Ken

Cheers for the advice fellas, appreciate it

Yeah tape away man. Can go ver supressor end too. When slogging when it's real wet, close the bolt on a fired case. Keeps water from finding it's way in the other end. Just don't forget to cycle the bolt before you try shoot an animal

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Originally Posted by Been Upto

Hey guys sorry for pestering you all with my questions, but I have another that I need advice on. Tape over your muzzle? Can you still shoot without removing the tape? Do any of the forum bros recommend using it tape when hunting? Cheers brothers

I don't leave home without tape over the muzzle. I put it on just prior to leaving and when packing everything up to head off. Keeps all the crap out etc... Just ensure you always take it off when you get back home so that you let the air through the bore and don't lock in any moisture. Also if left on the barrel can start rusting under the tape from locking in moisture etc... Doesn't have to of rained either, can be sweat from you or just general condensation from changes of temp.

Theres allways a little gas that escaped from round the bullet this blows tape off before bullet even reaches the end of the barrel

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

Theres allways a little gas that escaped from round the bullet this blows tape off before bullet even reaches the end of the barrel

I think it is more the air in the barrel getting compressed in front of the bullet that blows the tape off. Bit like a bike pump.
Wouldn't try it with a 243 though. The bullet may not get through the tape.

Originally Posted by Shearer

I think it is more the air in the barrel getting compressed in front of the bullet that blows the tape off......

Exactly - the air in the barrel is only going to go in one direction.

I reckon it makes the first shot quieter with suppressor too...... its been that long since I didnt tape end of barrel its just std practice....take it off before shooting the .223 if I remember but other than that just blow hole through it with great joy. I do three or four wraps around suppressor then over the end...plenty to use once first bit stuffed that way.