Muzzel Tamer Question

[tipiguy]

I apologize for maybe the stupidity of this question.  I am aksing as I do not know the answer and I have received lots of great information in the past.

I have a 16.25" rifle barrel for a T/C Contender.  I have always used hearing protection when shooting it at the range.  I recently went hunting without muffs and it ROCKED my ears.  I am considering going to the doctor as it has been a couple days and my left ear still sounds funny.

Stupid Question:
What would happen if I cover the holes in the muzzel tamer when I am hunting with maybe a couple wraps of black electrical tape.  Would I just feel the full recoil or would I blow the end of the barrel off the gun, damage the gun, kill me, etc...

I appreciate the lesson in gunsmithing/physics.

Tipiguy

[Nobade]

The tape will blow off and it'll still blast your ears. For hunting with a braked gun I like to use the Walker's Game Ear. It's not as big as muffs and will give you some protection. Don't shoot braked guns without ear protection. (as you have discovered)

[gunnut69]

AMEN! nobade-- Tape will not keep the holes covered. The game ears will help.