Solly4568 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I have had one of my mad thoughts and in my deranged brain, it made perfect sense to fill the stock of my striker to reduce the volume of the shot or namely the resonance that occurs after the shot. Now luckily my last remaining brain cell decided to put up a fight so here I am before I go and ruin my rifle. Has anyone ever done this to a rifle and if so what effect, if any did it have on the rifle and would it be worth it? I have heard of people doing this to VSRs but not sure if it would be effective on the striker. Many thanks My last brain cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tackle Posted May 3, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 3, 2019 Yep it would work, BUT you'll need to ensure that every part of the gun/stock that you don't want it to stick to is covered, either tape or some kinda grease to stop adhesion, maybe tape everything & then smear grease or Vaseline on the tapes surface, & be prepared for a lot of trimming etc cos it expands/sticks like a motherflucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDcase Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 ...and use a bit at a time. I can imagine if you fill it too much in one go it may crack the stock as it expands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveocee Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Don't do it!!! It works but it's messy as hell. Cotton wool is a fantastic substitute. In many ways it can get into places you wouldn't be able to put expanding foam. It's filthy cheap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted May 3, 2019 Supporters Share Posted May 3, 2019 Why not as steve says just stuff it with wool? At least its non permanent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solly4568 Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Hummmmm the cotton wool is a very good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musica Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Cotton wool is cheap and while it takes longer you can be more sure you got the whole cavity stuffed. Bonus extra flammable if that lipo goes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostly Retired Moderators L3wisD Posted May 3, 2019 Mostly Retired Moderators Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Solly4568 said: fill the stock of my striker 17 minutes ago, Musica said: extra flammable if that lipo goes up 🤔 But yes, cotton wool is much better, and as a bonus doesn't come covered in warnings saying how it causes cancer, like the expanding foam does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solly4568 Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, L3wisD said: 2 hours ago, Solly4568 said: fill the stock of my striker 1 hour ago, Musica said: extra flammable if that lipo goes up 🤔 Yeah just about say that 😂 but I have been looking at the cotton wool and it just ridiculously cheap, so I will buy a load and get back to you guys on how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tackle Posted May 3, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Solly4568 said: Yeah just about say that 😂 but I have been looking at the cotton wool and it just ridiculously cheap, so I will buy a load and get back to you guys on how it goes another plus is if you don't get on with it, you can still use it to take your make up, I mean camo cream off 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 You could stick an old tshirt, a towel or similar in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solly4568 Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tackle said: camo cream camo cream CAMO CREAM, please I jump in a pond just to get the smell right 😂, don't even get on to the brown camo that I apply, let's just say that it's all natural and ah hem adds to the smell 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I just cut up a load of packaging foam and stuffed it in there, does make a noticeable difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveocee Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Musica said: Bonus extra flammable if that lipo goes up. Never used a battery powered BASR 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musica Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Please keep roasting so I am equally burned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted May 3, 2019 Supporters Share Posted May 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, Steveocee said: Never used a battery powered BASR 😂 i have, was a very good gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted May 3, 2019 Supporters Share Posted May 3, 2019 If in doubt, silicone sealant it out. That's a favourite for glooping inside motorcycle handlebars to reduce vibration. It's also denser than foam or fluff so might help to balance your totally realistic imitation precision firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solly4568 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Ok, so I have just finished stuffing my stock (coincidencly the name of my latest porno 😁) and it does make a substantial distance for the price. Rather than reducing the sound it reduces the sound after the shot to the point where it only makes a subtle thud. Hopefully after I get the suppressor it will be perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Samurai Posted May 11, 2019 Supporters Share Posted May 11, 2019 So what did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solly4568 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 I used pleated cotton that I got from Ocado, which I fluffed up and pushed in to the stock with a long screwdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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