Hunt in the rain rifle cover someone made?

[Brokennock]

I seem to recall that in one of the there subforum, quite some time ago, someone posted about a full length gun cover they made. If I remember it was wool blanket material, open along the bottom for the whole length, closed at the muzzle end.
Anyone remember this? Remember who?
Looking to make one, wondering if there is something special done to make it easier and more discrete to remove when time to shoot? Muzzle cut at an angle?

Thanks

 

[Zonie]

I have a couple of full length rifle covers that are made out of wool fabric but, I wouldn't trust them to protect my rifles from rain water.

 

[Dave Marsh]

This is what I use. Works great. image023.jpg (717×136) (cdlyles.com)

Dave

 

[Brokennock]

This is what I use. Works great. image023.jpg (717×136) (cdlyles.com)

Dave

That seems like what I remember, sort of.
Can it be slipped off somewhat quickly and discreetly?

 

[Brokennock]

I have a couple of full length rifle covers that are made out of wool fabric but, I wouldn't trust them to protect my rifles from rain water.

I would still use my cow's knee and most of the other methods we use to keep out guns dry.

I was very impressed a couple times this year with how well a simple piece of broad cloth kept me and my gear dry.

 

[Dave Marsh]

That seems like what I remember, sort of.
Can it be slipped off somewhat quickly and discreetly?

On and off quietly and quickly. I have used it in some nasty downpours and it works great.

 

[Caterpillar Hunter]

I think I bought an oiled canvas longrifle case from Panther Primitives. Inexpensive and has kept my rifle dry in downpours.

 

[Tom A Hawk]

When percussion locks first became available in the early 1800's it was claimed to be superior to flintlocks since it allowed one to hunt in the rain. A content flintlock shooter replied, "Why would you want to"

 

[Max Bowers]

The Leatherman makes a fantastic product I swear by. The owner is also the manufacturer and a simply great guy. See LC-900 Lock Cover.

 

[Brokennock]

The Leatherman makes a fantastic product I swear by. The owner is also the manufacturer and a simply great guy. See LC-900 Lock Cover.

I have a cow's knee (mentioned in reply earlier)

Looking for something to help from the other end. Keeping the gun muzzle down all the time is easier said than done.

 

[Brokennock]

When percussion locks first became available in the early 1800's it was claimed to be superior to flintlocks since it allowed one to hunt in the rain. A content flintlock shooter replied, "Why would you want to"

Why would I want to? I don't want to, but this year most of the mornings that my schedule has allowed me to get out , have been rainy. The season is short and opportunities few. Might not love hunting in rain, but, have to try to get out when I can. I'd rather hunt in the rain with my flintlock than with my bow.

 

[toot]

This is what I use. Works great. image023.jpg (717×136) (cdlyles.com)

Dave

I like it. it is simular to a military plastic type MT'L. riffle carry bag.

 

[toot]

I would still use my cow's knee and most of the other methods we use to keep out guns dry.

I was very impressed a couple times this year with how well a simple piece of broad cloth kept me and my gear dry.

please forgive me for asking, but what is BROARD CLOTH? is it CANVES?

 

[toot]

The Leatherman makes a fantastic product I swear by. The owner is also the manufacturer and a simply great guy. See LC-900 Lock Cover.

I rely like it. a modern cow's knee. and easy release with a brass snap. thanks for posting it.

 

[old ugly]

i used to hunt (smoothbore flintlock) on the west coast of canada, lots of rain. i never found a need to use any protective lock cover. i think it would be a nuisance. tuck it under your arm. check it offen, dry the pan if needs, new prime or primer offen. i never had an issue. seems like just more stuff to pack around.
also, the best time to hunt is in the rain.
i guess maybe the problem is a person has to be aware all the time of the condition of the lock where as if you have a plastic bag over it you can walk around oblivious to the condition of your rifle..
OU
tom

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Took a square of old welding glove soaked in hot sealing wax. Cut a slit to slip over the frizzen tip. Water runs right off. As far as the rest of the gun its going to get wet anyhow and be dried and oiled upon returning home.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Why would I want to? I don't want to, but this year most of the mornings that my schedule has allowed me to get out , have been rainy. The season is short and opportunities few. Might not love hunting in rain, but, have to try to get out when I can. I'd rather hunt in the rain with my flintlock than with my bow.

Since seasons overlap here I rather hunt in the rain with the Bow. No mess no worries

 

[MIOutdoorsman]

I avoid downpour conditions, but would go out in a light rain, and sometimes it just happens. I carry a homemade cow’s knee for the lock, and also some roll-on finger bandaids that look like miniature condoms for the end of the barrel. You can shoot right through those from what I’ve read.

While the barrel “condom” is not PC, neither is my camouflage clothing, modern/warm boots & gloves, treestand or field seat, gutting gloves, etc. I enjoy flintlock hunting and archery hunting way more than modern rifle these days, but for me to enjoy the sport, particularly when Mother Nature throws down some nasty weather, and given the budget that I have to invest, I can’t just leave all of my non-PC gear at home.

 

[Brokennock]

please forgive me for asking, but what is BROARD CLOTH? is it CANVES?

Broad cloth is a type of wool fabric. When "fulled" or "felted" it sheds rain pretty well.

 

[Brokennock]

i used to hunt (smoothbore flintlock) on the west coast of canada, lots of rain. i never found a need to use any protective lock cover. i think it would be a nuisance. tuck it under your arm. check it offen, dry the pan if needs, new prime or primer offen. i never had an issue. seems like just more stuff to pack around.
also, the best time to hunt is in the rain.
i guess maybe the problem is a person has to be aware all the time of the condition of the lock where as if you have a plastic bag over it you can walk around oblivious to the condition of your rifle..
OU
tom

Never found my lock cover a nuisance, trying to keep my muzzle down an lock under my armpit is a far greater pain.
To be clear, I haven't had the gun not go off even in wet conditions, but i find myself hunting in the wet more often lately and want to not worry as much about the muzzle end of things.
Also, if I prime dry, seal the edges of the pan with my beeswax/fat blend, and use my cover,,, I never open that pan until the gun is fired or it is time to dump my prime and go home.
Never has that prime been damp. Opening and closing the frizzen/pan all the time just seems like an invitation to moisture.