I know, Curiosity killed the Cat, but what's with the colored tape on rifle barrels.

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Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeNice buck !

Hard to believe the buck died from a rig with a leupold and non blue tape.
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OK, I'll bite! What's with the tape on rifle barrels? Just spent 30 minutes reading 3 pages of BS (gotta admit it was entertaining
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hm
 
Wondered about that, but have seen several pictures with an extra band mid-barrel. Guess that is to replace tape muzzle cover after firing?

Never thought about tape but have used finger cots on muzzle loaders to keep moisture out.....no snow down here
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Thanks for enlightening me.

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hm
 
70* here currently.

Yep, that extra band around the barrel is what fooled me. After your enlightenment, made sense that is what the xtra band was for.


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hm
 
Glad you told me, Gary, I'll be sure to remember that next time it snows down here.
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Clarence
 
Originally Posted By: GCMust be blue to be effective...
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Pretty sure it's at least 100fps gain with the blue...
 
BTW..... The extra tape band does affect the barrel harmonics . If properly placed ,it might make your rifle a 1/4 to 1/2" all day long shooter.
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Why would I want to open up my groups that much?
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Oh, you said all day long; my rifles are union.....9-5 only.
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hm
 
Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeAint it to hot in Texas by 9am to hunt ? rolleyes

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Maybe. Winter is usually on Thursday down here and it's still cool enough to hunt until 9:45....sometimes 10 on overcast days.


Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeBigger groups are better for close range .
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Ahhhh, got it. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks, Tim.
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hm
 
Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeBTW..... The extra tape band does affect the barrel harmonics . If properly placed ,it might make your rifle a 1/4 to 1/2" all day long shooter.
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Only if you "do your part"...
 
Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeOriginally Posted By: CinchKeeps snow... dirt... etc out of your barrel... nothing new... I use a balloon...

What color balloon ?

Depends on what color shoes I'm wearing...
 
Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeThat's prob enough info to process for now. I don't want you to hurt yourself.
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How'd ya know? I was so wiped out from doing the math on that one that I hit the sack before your post, but after a good night's rest, I'm ready for some more pearls of wisdom, Tim. Never too old to learn.....just a bit slower.
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Hmmm....color coordinated balloons....what will they think of next?
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hm
 
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