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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: DougS on July 01, 2022, 11:32:58 PM

Title: Red tape or string on barrel?
Post by: DougS on July 01, 2022, 11:32:58 PM

Hello,

I have seen a few pictures of rifles at Martin's Station that appear to have a piece of red tape or string tied on to their barrels.

Does this have a purpose for shooting?

Thank you,

Doug

Title: Re: Red tape or string on barrel?
Post by: wattlebuster on July 02, 2022, 01:37:01 AM

Doug I cant say for Martins station shooters but I tie a 6 maybe 8 inch single piece of black sewing thread on the end of my barrel right in front of the front sight on my gun when hunting. It dont interfere with the shot. I cant see it when shooting but I can tell the slightest wind direction change.

Title: Re: Red tape or string on barrel?
Post by: alacran on July 02, 2022, 02:03:36 AM

This ties the ramrod to the barrel. It is for safety. To remind the re enactors, the the ramrod are not to be used.

Title: Re: Red tape or string on barrel?
Post by: DougS on July 02, 2022, 04:10:05 AM

Thanks to both for your response.

The safety procedure does make a lot of sense.

Thanks again.

Regards,

Doug