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Rifles in the rain *important*
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<blockquote data-quote="cowboy" data-source="post: 1259025" data-attributes="member: 8833"><p>We have tried just about every reasonable possible solution to wet and dirty conditions that you could imagine due to the fact that when we leave a trail head you better have the solution with you for a 7-10 day outing. I've been taping my barrel for longer than most guys age on this forum - no problems with accuracy or pressure.</p><p></p><p>Here is what a little company here in Montana came up with when presented with this problem to solve. It is a water proof sleeve that covers from tip of barrel to pistol grip. </p><p>My 2nd son is very good friends with the owner who is an avid outdoorsman that has been there - done that. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.rapidriflecovers.com/products/rifle-sleeve" target="_blank">https://www.rapidriflecovers.com/products/rifle-sleeve</a></p><p></p><p>My son had him make the first one and his does not have a handle. I would not want a handle after using his for being in the backcountry for extended periods of time. When we are packing meat or headed to the wall tent after dark he just puts his rifle in his waterproof sleeve, straps it to his pack and off he goes. Barreled action and scope are completely protected from rain, snow etc. That sleeve can't weigh but a couple of ounces. </p><p></p><p>I am no way affiliated with this product or company.</p><p></p><p>I have tested the wet barrel problem at the rifle range. Conclusion was that water in a barrel has/can have drastic effects on accuracy. The longer the water was in the barrel the more problematic. I've got an engineering degree and can not tell you what happens but I can tell you that accuracy goes south and will do anything to keep moisture out of my barreled action and ammo - period.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cowboy, post: 1259025, member: 8833"] We have tried just about every reasonable possible solution to wet and dirty conditions that you could imagine due to the fact that when we leave a trail head you better have the solution with you for a 7-10 day outing. I've been taping my barrel for longer than most guys age on this forum - no problems with accuracy or pressure. Here is what a little company here in Montana came up with when presented with this problem to solve. It is a water proof sleeve that covers from tip of barrel to pistol grip. My 2nd son is very good friends with the owner who is an avid outdoorsman that has been there - done that. [url]https://www.rapidriflecovers.com/products/rifle-sleeve[/url] My son had him make the first one and his does not have a handle. I would not want a handle after using his for being in the backcountry for extended periods of time. When we are packing meat or headed to the wall tent after dark he just puts his rifle in his waterproof sleeve, straps it to his pack and off he goes. Barreled action and scope are completely protected from rain, snow etc. That sleeve can't weigh but a couple of ounces. I am no way affiliated with this product or company. I have tested the wet barrel problem at the rifle range. Conclusion was that water in a barrel has/can have drastic effects on accuracy. The longer the water was in the barrel the more problematic. I've got an engineering degree and can not tell you what happens but I can tell you that accuracy goes south and will do anything to keep moisture out of my barreled action and ammo - period. [/QUOTE]
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