Rain down the barrel?

[bpd303]

make a wooden tampon

Or use the real thing. I have a tampion for my 1864 Springfield.

 

[Wirehair]

Have you ever shot with the tampion still in the muzzle and, if so, what was the affect on accuracy?

 

[Rebel bull]

Have you ever shot with the tampion still in the muzzle and, if so, what was the affect on accuracy?

about the same as forgetting the ramrod in the barrel??????

 

[Des52]

Deer Creek products has the muzzle covers and the rings to water proof the caps.

 

[LT Joe]

Have you ever shot with the tampion still in the muzzle and, if so, what was the affect on accuracy?

Unfortunately you need to remove the tampion before firing!

 

[Wirehair]

Joe, easier said than done when a 10 ptr. walks out. One advantage of electrical tape is you don't have to think about it.

 

[Horizontal Hunter]

Tape over the muzzle keeps out weather and mud. The air pushed out ahead of the ball or bullet blows the tape away. Some people use balloons or other devices for a cover.

Same here. I use electrical tape. I also use it on my unmentionables as well.

Bob

 

[saculmot]

Have you ever shot with the tampion still in the muzzle and, if so, what was the affect on accuracy?

Some claim the gun develops an attitude, but it can be resolved using midol as a buffer.

 

[Brokennock]

I haven't used it in falt out rain, just a light mist and some light snow, but I made a wool cover that extends from around the muzzle to over the lock and it works well. It is only sewn around the muzzle end and back 4 or 6 inches, maybe 8. It falls away quietly and easily if a shot presents itself...

Sorry, these are the best pics I have.
Just made with a scrap of wool I had leftover from a other project. Figured it would be a good use for the hunter orange wool that I wish I could get more of.

 

[Daveboone]

The period correct solution is to make a wooden tampon to stick down the barrel. I've made them for all of my rifles/muskets. That and a cow's knee will keep everything dry.

Tampion.

 

[Grenadier1758]

You need a loose fitting tampion or the tampion becomes an obstruction at the muzzle and may cause the barrel to burst at the muzzle.

 

[BlackRock52]

There are gizmos called, “finger cots” that basically look like a small rubber condom, but are for protecting fingers (injured or not) during certain tasks. They’d work well for keeping water out.

I found some at Walmart, but they’re usually found in the first aid section where you’d find elastic bandages in any store that sells that sort of thing.

Link to black finger cots
https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-F...d=3762751&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

$6.99 for 230 at Amazon
Way cheaper than Strike Industry's Muzzle Condom at $1.95 each

Use tape -- cheap and effective

Don't overthink it

 

[Ohio Rusty]

A tompion or a condom will stop.that rain down the barrel issue.

 

[Eterry]

I've used electrical tape, 2 pieces, and candle wax on the cap. Be sure and scrape the wax off the top of the cap