Barrel Rubber protector ??

[bigmoss]

I have seen allot of guys on TV lately using this nice black rubber boot over the end of their Encore to protect from rain etc but cannot seem to find one anywhere online ?

it pops off easy and stays hanging there and goes back on quick. Anyone know where I can get one ?

Thanks

[1997xltlimited]

scheels

[too_pointer]

I have hunted with muzzleblasters for around 10 years, and I bought a bag of black rubber balloons to put over my barrel. If this is what your talking about, they work and cheap.
too_

[toddyboman]

have to agree with too_pointer. I too have used balloons. And have actually shot with the balloon still on the barrel.

[bigmoss]

Good Idea guys I will try that

[LETMGROW]

You can also go to your local drugstore and buy finger protectors. The type you put over your finger if you are wearing a Band-Aid. Cheap, but effective.

[1997xltlimited]

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=56813

[MZ_shooter]

You know I’ve seen these things advertised and the first thing that popped into my head was,”what useful purpose could that thing possibly serve”. I’d be interested to hear why some of you think there’s a need for such a thing.

[ftw46]

If you are hunting in the rain and allow rain to run down your barrel, it will most likely ruin your powder and cause your rifle not to fire when that big buck walks in.

I always cut a piece of electrical tape to close off the end of the barrel. You can just shoot it off when the time comes to fire.

[MZ_shooter]

Well personally I don’t like hunting in the rain, but when I have I tend to keep the barrel pointed down (along with the front of the scope) and the rear of the scope tucked under my arm. But even if I were to point the barrel skyward I feel that the sabot tends to provide a waterproof seal. I worry more about the percussion end of the weapon, but even so I’ve never had a MZ not discharge due to a wet charge. And for all but one of the 25+ years I’ve been deer hunting I’ve used a MZ exclusively. Also don’t some of these companies have advertisement out were the submerge their rifle and then shoot it?

[WABS]

Lots of folks in here use some kind of cover on the end of their barrel to protect the load. I've heard of electricians tape, plastic wrap, and balloons. Don't count on the sabot / bullet to waterproof your load. Not a bad idea if you're only going to get one shot. A wet load at the wrong time will really ruin your day.

[MZ_shooter]

Well whatever home remedy you want to employ for the “problem” of getting water down your barrel is up to you. My first thought on the subject is to, in a downpour, keep your muzzle pointed down. But to go out and buy a product to keep water out of one’s barrel, well the saying “a fool and his money is soon parted” seems to apply.

[HarvDog]

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http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=56813

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This is what I use. I like the little sleeves that go over the percussion cap too. I've heard of some folks using a condom over the barrel as well. And everyone should have one of those lying around.

[Bushpilot]

I've been hunting for years with rifle...second year on bow...and first year with muzzle loader. I'm going to go with the idea of a trimmed piece of electrical tape. Being able to shoot it off with no effect sounds good to me. I believe the majority hear about moisture. Never know what situation might arise to get moisture to the powder.

No doubt a fool and his money have been parted...But only a FOOL wouldn't take simple percautions to lesson the odds of unforseen chances of a mishap.

I would say that theory would also apply to safety practices. I hope I'm not a fool because I paid good money for a "quality" safety harness. (Dispite the fact that I have never fallen out of a tree.)

[bigmoss]

Wow I have not been on in a while and this thread has grown. I will try to address a few of the questions I saw posted. Some mentioned just carrying the gun muzzle down but that is not always possible and when on a long walk it is easier to shoulder the gun.

Others asked why hunt when it rains, well when you travel for a hunt far from where you live and only have 7 days, rain or shine you have to get out there and would not want moisture or rain down the barrel to be the cause of a missed monster.