I proved to my satisfaction that water flat POURS through a closed bolt and into the barrel. Anyone can do what I did in about 2 minutes and see for themselves. This idea that an EMPTY breech is waterproof is ludicrous and I took the time to prove it. Now I have a wet rifle drying out by the woodstove for my troubles <grin>.
So you've proved nothing. You haven't done the tests with an empty case in the chamber, two people have and the results are opposite of what you report. You probably have tried it with a case in the chamber but won't admit it because it shows that you are wrong.
Anyway plenty of people hunt without taping their muzzles, simple fact is not everyone is smart enough to. That you HAVE proven...........................DJ
What's gotten into you? Sheesh. Now I'm a liar?!
I've proved to my satisfaction that water penetrates to, and wets, a chambered round in the field. Cause it does and has. I've seen it.
I disproved Calvins absurd assertion. That was my main goal.
I'm of the belief that a chambered round adds enormous water resistance, compared to an empty chamber, and probably enough resistance to render the point moot under most conditions. Happy? But I'll tell you right now, it's not water PROOF.
