Buffer Tube Storage

[Majorlk]

I've never seen a pinned stock, being from Mississippi, however the way I see it, you only have access to the end of the buffer tube when the stock is fully collapsed. Yes there is a hole in the butt plate, but when the stock is fully extended, the end of the buffer tube & associated cap, is way inside the stock.

Nope, the hole is there, no matter the position of the stock. I'm looking at the hole right now. And not everyone has a plug - three 15-22s and not one of them has a plug.

With the stock extended, the hole is 10.75" deep.

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

The pinned stock guys actually have a bit of an advantage here, provided that some type of carrier/organizer is used as Redneck Jim suggested. They would be able to use space in the tube and whatever cavity was left in the stock. It would take some design work, just saying that the real estate is available.

 

[Majorlk]

The pinned stock guys actually have a bit of an advantage here, provided that some type of carrier/organizer is used as Redneck Jim suggested. They would be able to use space in the tube and whatever cavity was left in the stock. It would take some design work, just saying that the real estate is available.

As the old saying goes, "just put a cork in it."

 

[Gatillo]

I actually have room for fiddy rounds and a condom.

 

[Shooterjgs]

Yea I "think" the pinned stocks didn't have a plug and the collapsible stocks did have plugs... I think that's what came out of a pass thread...

 

[Majorlk]

Yea I "think" the pinned stocks didn't have a plug and the collapsible stocks did have plugs... I think that's what came out of a pass thread...

Could well be ...

 

[truman3]

A cigarette and lighter... just in case I ever need that last smoke.

 

[RedNeck Jim]

Nope, the hole is there, no matter the position of the stock. I'm looking at the hole right now. And not everyone has a plug - three 15-22s and not one of them has a plug.

With the stock extended, the hole is 10.75" deep.

I understand with the stock fully extended, you get the added benefit of including the hole in the stock with the cavity in the buffer tube. However, I would struggle to find a way to properly cap that opening. I would think the uniform dimension & smooth surface of the buffer tube would allow some sort of mating device that could possibly have threads.

I guess I had 2 reasons for starting this thread. To inform or remind folks the unique nature of the 15-22 gives us storage space in the buffer tube... something not possible in an AR. Also to maybe give someone an idea to come up with an aftermarket addition to the rifle. Any such addition, I would think, would have to be designed for the masses (adjustable stock) as opposed to those so unfortunate to live in a state that makes them pin the ding danged stock. I mean sure, now that it is pinned, you folks can't stick the rifle in your front right pants pocket like we that have adjustable stocks can.

 

[Majorlk]

I understand with the stock fully extended, you get the added benefit of including the hole in the stock with the cavity in the buffer tube. However, I would struggle to find a way to properly cap that opening. I would think the uniform dimension & smooth surface of the buffer tube would allow some sort of mating device that could possibly have threads.

Plain old cork or rubber plug ...

 

[RedNeck Jim]

Plain old cork or rubber plug ...

You sure you don't come from Mississippi?

 

[gillamonstar]

<to_self>...so that's what that little cap/plug is that's been sitting on my desk for 7 months...</to_self>

 

[BP_Z28]

I have tootsie rolls in mine.

 

[TDI Brad]

I've managed to fold and wrap up my bore snake to fit in the buffer tube.


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[Heatwave3]

I've never seen a pinned stock, being from Mississippi, however the way I see it, you only have access to the end of the buffer tube when the stock is fully collapsed. Yes there is a hole in the butt plate, but when the stock is fully extended, the end of the buffer tube & associated cap, is way inside the stock.

No cap on the end of the tube with my pinned 15-22.

 

[RED ZMAN]

I've managed to fold and wrap up my bore snake to fit in the buffer tube.


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Dear lord, please tell me that isn't a euphemism for something else?


Blasted from my Samsung Galaxy SIII (CM10.1 Masta Mix).

 

[TDI Brad]

Dear lord, please tell me that isn't a euphemism for something else?


Blasted from my Samsung Galaxy SIII (CM10.1 Masta Mix).

I guess that does seem a little dirty.


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[MESA PLAYER]

That's where i plan on keeping some "oxygum".
Now to just work out the underwater ballistics...

 

[bamashooter]

Expandable rubber plug such as those found on various watercraft.

expandable rubber plugs - Google Search

 

[AZ2VET]

I have been pondering what I could/should store in the buffer tube area since getting my 15-22 on the 15th. From this thread I believe I will end up putting some cleaning components in, such as a small bottle of Ed's red, a small tube of grease along with some patches maybe even a bore brush and jag with multiple short sections of cleaning rod. Don't have to worry about losing the plug because I replaced the buttstock with a Magpul MOE SL
My Magpul MOE+ grip will hold a sight adjustment tool, any allen wrenches specific to the gun/scope and an extra battery for the scope/light. Most everything will be in small zip lock bags as to not rattle; works in my other rifle along with a firing pin, retaining pins and bolt rings.

 

[Ranger98]

Good luck replacing the plug if it is lost.The last time I checked S&W said they didn't even have a part number for it.