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[ds/ks]

I keep shotgun out in my shop. It is out of sight but not in a cabinet or case. What is the best way to cover the muzzle to keep mud dobbers out of the.barrel. Something I don't have to take the time to remove if I need it in a hurry. Something I can shoot off.

 

[rcmodel]

A condom, or a finger cut from a latex glove.

No, seriously!

rc

 

[herrwalther]

A condom

Yup. Just make sure it is unlubricated. Worked great keeping debris out of barrels of our truck guns overseas. And you can shoot through it if necessary.

 

[ds/ks]

Thanks rcmodel. I remember reading long ago that you could place a piece of tape on the muzzle if hunting in the rain or snow and just shoot it off without a problem. I'll glove it.

 

[Double_J]

Balloons, duct tape, electrical tape, condoms, and latex gloves are my recommendations

 

[rondog]

There's also "finger cots", look like mini condoms. Not sure where you'd get some though, probably drugstore.

 

[Bo]

I have an old Model 29 with a sawed off bbl. and stock. Keep it wrapped up in an old towel, tucked behind a stereo speaker, so the butt sticks out, in my garage. Been there for 20 yrs. and no one has ever noticed it.
Loaded with 5 "00" buck, ready for action.
Yes I have taken out and fired it occasionally, cleaned it, rewrapped it and put it back where it belongs. Just so I'll know it still works.

 

[Jamming]

Here's another vote for the finger cots. I know the local Walgreens sells them, I have some floating around somewhere in the cabinet. Sliced my thumb open and bought some to keep it clean when I was working on a car and needed the dexterity I couldn't get using gloves. they were pretty cheap.