Rubber covers for barrel threads?

[MagnumManiac]

G'day folks,
Just a quick question regarding covering barrel threads with protective rubber caps.
Does anyone know of a source selling anything like this? I used to buy them, but have lost the contact.

Cheers.
TIA.

 

[Bob Wright]

G'day folks,
Just a quick question regarding covering barrel threads with protective rubber caps.
Does anyone know of a source selling anything like this? I used to buy them, but have lost the contact.

Cheers.
TIA.

Check industrial supply companies. They are very common.
Here's one of many:

Caplugs: Threaded Caps and Plugs

Caplugs offers over 30 styles of threaded caps and plugs ranging in application from SAE straight threads, to tapered threads, to metric threads and more. These threaded caps and plugs are ideal to keep out dirt, moisture and other contaminants while protecting the threads. Other applications...

www.amazon.com

 

[MagnumManiac]

Check industrial supply companies. They are very common.
Here's one of many:

Caplugs: Threaded Caps and Plugs

Caplugs offers over 30 styles of threaded caps and plugs ranging in application from SAE straight threads, to tapered threads, to metric threads and more. These threaded caps and plugs are ideal to keep out dirt, moisture and other contaminants while protecting the threads. Other applications...

www.amazon.com

Thanks Bob, I'm trying not to import from overseas, should have mentioned that. The company here in Australia has dropped 70% of their products and one of them is rubber caps.
I will check on Amazon, thanks again.

Cheers.

 

[AZShooter]

Here you are:
Amazon product ASIN B01D62S1UE
Before the muzzle condom came out I used a finger cover which should be common in many stores:
Amazon product ASIN B00T8A7MM2

 

[MagnumManiac]

I use tape on the muzzle, even when stored away from the gun…I am paranoid with creatures finding a home in there which has happened to me a few times before I put my barrels in socks.

Cheers.

 

[jrock]

I like to 3d print thread protectors in any configuration. Pretty easy to do if you have one or know of someone who does. I make closed end versions for storage.

 

[hunter0528]

2 Pair rubber gloves (small or Xsmall) Gives you 20 covers.

 

[ShtrRdy]

Can you buy from PMA Tool? The following page has what you're looking for.

Action Wrenches, Barrel Vises & Gunsmithing Tools - PMA Tool

www.pmatool.com

They claim to have a connection in Australia:

PMA International Dealers

www.pmatool.com

 

[Laelkhunter]

A roll of electrical tape is small, can make numerous barrel covers, and has many other uses. I tried the barrel cots, and they were too light and flimsy. They got ripped off going through brush or putting into or removing the rifle from the guncase. The electrical tape won't come off until you shoot the rifle.

 

[Muddyboots]

MM: McMaster Carr might be possible for Australia.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[JustMe2]

Lowes, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, etc.

 

[Bob Wright]

Thanks Bob, I'm trying not to import from overseas, should have mentioned that. The company here in Australia has dropped 70% of their products and one of them is rubber caps.
I will check on Amazon, thanks again.

Cheers.

That is Amazon. Good luck!

 

[MagnumManiac]

Thanks to all.
The reason I ask is because the one's I had from my 'smithing shop have perished, probably from solvents or oil coming out of the barrels, anyway, I dropped my 7STW barrel onto concrete and it has burred the tenon threads…wouldn't have happened if it was covered…

Cheers.

 

[cb186]

McMaster