Anyone run tape over suppressor muzzle?

[Longshotjames]

Hunting in snow and rain or dust and what not. Does anyone put tape over their suppressor muzzle?
Condom?
any effect on POI?
Thanks
James

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

for me i run a single piece of 3M electrical tape just enough to cover the exit hole in suppressor
I've shot it at distance and to check zero and it has had no ill effects for me

 

[Pointers]

Same here 3m roll of tape in the backpack
No change in poi

 

[lamiglas]

We use balloons. Same poi, no ill effects. Carry extra, they are only good for one shot! Lol

 

[Ace Quackhunter]

Hunting in snow and rain or dust and what not. Does anyone put tape over their suppressor muzzle?
Condom?
any effect on POI?
Thanks
James

I have used a balloon before and tape, never tried a condom. That might get the wife wondering what I am doing when I go on my hunting trips.

 

[Longshotjames]

Backstory: I got in a bind and put a narrow piece of gorilla tape over my 300wm suppressor for close range hunting in deep snow and dark timber. It was great because my rifle ate a lot of snow but I forgot to remove it and a few days later made a shot at 780yds on a bull Elk. It made an interesting tear that looked more like a hole punch in paper When placing the tape back together. I am going to recreate the shot and see if it was a deterrent on my 1st shot. (4 shots fired total and 2 holes in the shoulder put him down quick.)

I did this same tape on my brothers 30.06 barrel w no suppressor and to tore like I would expect when he shot a muledeer at 60yds.

Just arm chair qtr backing myself
James

 

[Bravo 4]

Longshotjames,
Sounds more like you created an obstruction.

Didn't this topic pop up here in the recent months, may be worth a search. I remember writing a response something along the lines of no balloons or condoms, suppressors heat up fast and I hate the smell of burning rubber.

 

[azmetalman]

I have been using 3M electric tape on the muzzle brake on my .300 WM for 6 years. No accuracy problems. The hot gas and pressure just shreds it around the brake. I tried balloons but gave up after day 1 because they shred if you go through brush.

 

[BrentM]

light duty duct tape or electric for me. Works fine. I used to use barrel rubbers but they do tear easy. Bought in alaska and used for years. Went to heavy duty latex or rubber gloves and cut the fingers off. Can's are too big around for that so back to just tape. I hunt during the winter and snow/ice can be an issue.

 

[RYEWSKY25284]

Backstory: I got in a bind and put a narrow piece of gorilla tape over my 300wm suppressor for close range hunting in deep snow and dark timber. It was great because my rifle ate a lot of snow but I forgot to remove it and a few days later made a shot at 780yds on a bull Elk. It made an interesting tear that looked more like a hole punch in paper When placing the tape back together. I am going to recreate the shot and see if it was a deterrent on my 1st shot. (4 shots fired total and 2 holes in the shoulder put him down quick.)

I did this same tape on my brothers 30.06 barrel w no suppressor and to tore like I would expect when he shot a muledeer at 60yds.

Just arm chair qtr backing myself
James

Gorilla glue Tape is WAY too stout for that job...

 

[Buck100]

Electical tape can get sticky on the barrel. I've been using kids water balloons that are textured to look like grenades but they come in all shapes and colors in packages of 100 or more. So what if they don't last, just carry a bunch in your pocket.

 

[jdyoung]

I use black balloons with a piece of electrical tape. Bought a whole big bag a few years back.

 

[Matno]

If you're using a suppressor, a little water in it will make it quieter... ;)

But as others have said, thin protection is probably better for long range accuracy.

 

[del2les]

Use those small water balloons with a rubber band. Cheap and work without the sticky tape residue.