We always put electricians tape over the muzzle. It's saved me at least once. Also, take a couple of extra turns around the barrel. Then, after you've taken a shot, you've got extra tape to unwind to replace the tape on the muzzle.
Bear in Fairbanks


"Unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes."
Amazingly, I've lived long enough to see a President who is worse than Carter.
And finally,
Gun control means using two hands.