Varmint Hunter
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i was thinking of jamming a wine cork in there just like my first rifle had when I was 5 years old. I always liked the "pop" sound when I pulled the trigger.
Wine cork…. 50 BMG?i was thinking of jamming a wine cork in there just like my first rifle had when I was 5 years old. I always liked the "pop" sound when I pulled the trigger.
Do some trials that's the only way to find out?For those of you that protect your muzzle with things like tape or plastic wrap (condom if you will) do you shoot through it if the time arises? I'm not talking about a 1000 yard precision shot but if you were within let's say 100-200 yards of your game would you take a few seconds and remove the obstruction (tape) or just leave it on and pull the trigger?
I have heard people say that the blast would most likely push the tape off but I'm in the school of thought you never shoot with an obstruction in the barrel. Just curious of real world experiences.
i was thinking of jamming a wine cork in there just like my first rifle had when I was 5 years old. I always liked the "pop" sound when I pulled the trigger.
Reminds me of why I hated going into Cabela'si was thinking of jamming a wine cork in there just like my first rifle had when I was 5 years old. I always liked the "pop" sound when I pulled the trigger.
Try the blue painters tape. It works fine and decomposes rapidly.For those of you that protect your muzzle with things like tape or plastic wrap (condom if you will) do you shoot through it if the time arises? I'm not talking about a 1000 yard precision shot but if you were within let's say 100-200 yards of your game would you take a few seconds and remove the obstruction (tape) or just leave it on and pull the trigger?
I have heard people say that the blast would most likely push the tape off but I'm in the school of thought you never shoot with an obstruction in the barrel. Just curious of real world experiences.
If you watch and listen to the video, they conflict. At 100yds, the impact moved 3". He stands at the target and says, "as you can see, no change in impact". HUH?These are great tips. I love that video that has been posted on here which really does show that there is difference.
That what i thought too but I wonder if he was just shooting at a different target. He should have just grouped all the holes together if there really isn't a POI change so it's easier to see. I guess I just need to try it myself and see what happens. I was just really concerned with the safety aspect of it but it sounds like many people have absolutely zero issue with the safety so I need to verify POI myselfIf you watch and listen to the video, they conflict. At 100yds, the impact moved 3". He stands at the target and says, "as you can see, no change in impact". HUH?
Did I miss something?
You may be correct that the shooter used two different points of aim. I don't think that was mentioned in the video.That what i thought too but I wonder if he was just shooting at a different target. He should have just grouped all the holes together if there really isn't a POI change so it's easier to see. I guess I just need to try it myself and see what happens. I was just really concerned with the safety aspect of it but it sounds like many people have absolutely zero issue with the safety so I need to verify POI myself
Electrical tapes works for this. I would always test and verify tho. As opening day approaches here in MT, I leave my rifle out on the back deck over, and sneak out for cold bore shots and do other verifications of functionality on my gear. Trust but verify.For those of you that protect your muzzle with things like tape or plastic wrap (condom if you will) do you shoot through it if the time arises? I'm not talking about a 1000 yard precision shot but if you were within let's say 100-200 yards of your game would you take a few seconds and remove the obstruction (tape) or just leave it on and pull the trigger?
I have heard people say that the blast would most likely push the tape off but I'm in the school of thought you never shoot with an obstruction in the barrel. Just curious of real world experiences.