Shooting tape off the barrel?

[~SteadyGirl~]

Can you shoot the electrical tape right off the end of your barrel? Is it Safe? Still accurate? We were talking about this in camp at length.

[Cariboo]

Originally Posted by ~SteadyGirl~

Is it Safe? Still accurate?

Yes to both questions. As long as the tape is OVER - and not wedged into - the muzzle opening it will be blown off long before the bullet exits the barrel.

[toxic111]

yep, no effect at all. I have done it many times, on my rifles & muzzleloader. Took a deer each time too!!

[Ronforca]

No problem.Used tape for years when hunting in the snow or in muddy areas.

[kenkell1]

Just don't use bubble gum

[Fisher-Dude]

I bought "cotts" from WSS for a couple of bucks a pack, they slide over the end of the barrel rather than use tape. They look like mini-condoms. Kenkell takes some with him for a night on the town in Nelson.

[kenkell1]

Originally Posted by Fisher-Dude

I bought "cotts" from WSS for a couple of bucks a pack, they slide over the end of the barrel rather than use tape. They look like mini-condoms. Kenkell takes some with him for a night on the town in Nelson.

yep and I'll be darned........ the things were too darn big

[Shrek]

A prudent person would perform an experiment in order to determine the results. I am a strong advocate of such self learning endeavours. Should only require 1 shot to verify but best to take 3 or 4.

Black electical tape is a good choice.

[the rifleman]

As Gary mentions, the tape is long gone before the bullet leaves the muzzle, so I can't see whyt there would be any point of impact change..But hey..it's a good enough excuse to go out and blow off a few rounds..

[Toiler280]

I have used electrical tape over the muzzle for about 30 years and never had an issue on changing the POI. It is a great safety tool!! Another good use of electrical tape is around the recoil pad. If your pad catches on your clothes when you are raising the rifle to your shoulder, just wrap the tape aroun the pad leaving the face of the pad uncovered. The pad will still grip to your shoulder when in firing position but will slide up your coat when raising your rifle.

[bcboy]

I for one have never missed hittin the tape..must mean lever guns are far superior.

[Gatehouse]

Originally Posted by bcboy

I for one have never missed hittin the tape..must mean lever guns are far superior.

And the great levers Eject toward heaven!

[bcboy]

Originally Posted by Gatehouse

And the great levers Eject toward heaven!

Must be boring owning anything else