Bloggs Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Afternoon all, I've often wondered why peeps blow down the barrels of their O/U's at clay grounds It's a genuine question as I can't fathom out the answer for myself. If it was to check for blockages surely a visual examination is better and if it's for cooling (which I very much dought) then an airline and compressor would be better but obviously not very practical to carry around a clay ground Please, someone put me out of my misery and tell me Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Cos it looks good? A bit like a cowboy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 To clear the smoke to allow you to see down it clearly to check for blockages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangBangNik Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I do it occasionally, mainly if I've shot my last 2 clays and am about to put my gun in a rack whilst I button/score for someone else. I some times find there is smoke in the barrel and it's a force of habbit that I like to see daylight through the barrels before I close it and rack it. I know there won't be anything in it as I've just taken the spent carts out but like I say....force of habbit. Can't speak for anybody else but that's why I sometime do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 To clear the smoke to allow you to see down it clearly to check for blockages. ^^^ What he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 If you cover the vents on the rib with your fingers as you blow down it you can play a tune. Not many people know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Maybe to calm the nerves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Don't let it worry you. Life goes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I only really do it when using my hushpower .410. Mainly because if I miss, which is often, I won't even be able to tell if the shot/wad has cleared the barrel due to the lack of noise and recoil... However it takes some blowing (ooh er missus) because the moderator holds on to plenty of smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 If you cover the vents on the rib with your fingers as you blow down it you can play a tune. Not many people know this. LOVE IT !!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Cos it looks cool like the sundance kid lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 it`s just a habit people pick up. usually a ritual thing for no reason with most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 it`s just a habit people pick up. usually a ritual thing for no reason with most That's it with me...I've just realised. Dunno why, I don't want to slip the gun with barrels full of smoke. No practical reason or knowledge of why I shouldn't, just don't want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I usually pee down mine after each each stand . I tell people that it is to check for blockages ,but thats not quite true . I just need to pee alot . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I usually pee down mine after each each stand . I tell people that it is to check for blockages ,but thats not quite true . I just need to pee alot . Harnser . 410 or 12g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfolio Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 As has been mentioned above, for me, it's just something that I need to do once in a blue moon, when smoke hasn't naturally dissipated, to prove to myself that the barrels are clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzrat Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Was watching a White gold cup final video (possibly on here) and one of the shooters put a cleaning rod with a mop on it down after every shot :unsure: all just down to personal pre/post shot routine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Was watching a White gold cup final video (possibly on here) and one of the shooters put a cleaning rod with a mop on it down after every shot :unsure: all just down to personal pre/post shot routine I believe that was Paul Chaplow suffering with broken ejectors at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I believe that was Paul Chaplow suffering with broken ejectors at the time True story...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzrat Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Ahh that makes sense seemed a bit of a faf between pairs but if it works.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggs Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Why would you want to clean a barrel after each shot if an ejector is broken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Why would you want to clean a barrel after each shot if an ejector is broken? It wasn't to clean the barrel, it was the only way to eject the spent cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I think it was Mick Howells who'se Miroku had filthy rusted chambers due to neglectful cleaning regime. Neglect = Never cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarn2215 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 If you cover the vents on the rib with your fingers as you blow down it you can play a tune. Not many people know this. Damn it, I am going to want to try this after every shot today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzrat Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Damn it, I am going to want to try this after every shot today You can play a tune on mine, but they are ported :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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