Rifle bolt storage

[DD977GM2]

This is a personal choice. I wasn't looking for a debate over how we store our firearms as I believe that has been discussed before and ultimately it is a decision for each person to make as they see fit. There is no correct answer as long as you can live with the decision you make.

I was curious as to whether anyone else here stores their bolt apart from their rifle, and if so, what they keep their bolt in.

I'll take my chances with the zombies

The best storage Id suggest is drill bit or mill bit containers that are plastic and screw into themselves(if that makes sense) but they are durabl e and are relativly leak proof if you keep a ton of oil on them for rust prevention.

[cstone]

The best storage Id suggest is drill bit or mill bit containers that are plastic and screw into themselves(if that makes sense) but they are durabl e and are relativly leak proof if you keep a ton of oil on them for rust prevention.

Like a paddle or butterfly drill bit container? That might work nicely and they are fairly inexpensive. Good idea. Thanks.

[Guylee]

The best storage Id suggest is drill bit or mill bit containers that are plastic and screw into themselves(if that makes sense) but they are durabl e and are relativly leak proof if you keep a ton of oil on them for rust prevention.

So do you think if you were to put some PVC together with one screw off end it would work like that? (even though having sealed lengths of PVC in your range bag might look bad...)

In the spirit of the thread, the only time I took the bolts out of my guns is when I was leaving them out for some reason and there were people in the house other than my family.

[Byte Stryke]

Hey, Lets argue about carry condition of your pistols next...

[BPTactical]

Hey, Lets argue about carry condition of your pistols next...

1 vote for ByteStryke carrying in Barney Phyfe mode-empty gun but 1 round in the pocket-Andy will issue additional rounds as deemed necessary.


Nothing wrong with storing the firearm without the bolt in. If that's what works for you then so be it. Quite a number of sizeable collections are kept that way.
The mill/drill tube will work but they are not very leakproof. You might try HobbyLobby or similar-plastic tubing with the vinyl slip caps.
I have just used freezer bags with a little 30wt oil in the past.

[cstone]

1 vote for ByteStryke carrying in Barney Phyfe mode-empty gun but 1 round in the pocket-Andy will issue additional rounds as deemed necessary.


Nothing wrong with storing the firearm without the bolt in. If that's what works for you then so be it. Quite a number of sizeable collections are kept that way.
The mill/drill tube will work but they are not very leakproof. You might try HobbyLobby or similar-plastic tubing with the vinyl slip caps.
I have just used freezer bags with a little 30wt oil in the past.

Thanks Bert. I was looking at the plastic tubes and slip caps after the drill bit suggestion. If I find one, I will probably cut a notch in one end for the handle to stick out. The bolts normally go into the rifle when I pull them out of their case before shooting. They get cleaned after shooting and would go back into the bolt holster/tube with a light coat of oil for storage till next time.

[cstone]

So do you think if you were to put some PVC together with one screw off end it would work like that? (even though having sealed lengths of PVC in your range bag might look bad...

I know what you mean about the PVC with threaded ends, although galvanized pipe looks much more authentic

It would need to be pretty thin PVC otherwise the container would be heavier than the bolt. Something to look for the next time I'm in a hardware store.

[Guylee]

I know what you mean about the PVC with threaded ends, although galvanized pipe looks much more authentic

It would need to be pretty thin PVC otherwise the container would be heavier than the bolt. Something to look for the next time I'm in a hardware store.

Maybe you could make one for every bolt, and then strap them together and make them a vest for easy carrying? Better paint them red though, just so nobody gets the wrong idea...

Hell, you could even stick a clock on it so you know what time it is, and keep a quick release button in your hand! Now THAT would be a good setup.

GEDIT: Here, something like this:



That guy knows what I'm talking about. Maybe I should patent that!