03-A3 stock hole

[Wayne Smith]

Does anyone know a common container that fits into the stock hole in the 03-A3? This would have to pass the hole in the buttplate which is the smallest diameter, or at least it is on mine.

A film can is too big and my diabetic strip containers (waterproof) are too big. I'm asking because I need an 'A' sight blade for my bullet loads and to keep my 'C' blade for my boolit loads. This means storing the other one and a couple of pins along with a punch in the stock if possible. I figure I can make pins from brass brads if necessary. I'll be meeting with J and C Sales (John) at the Hampton Gun Show to pick up the A blade in a couple of weekends.

[Char-Gar]

It has been a very long time since I felt the need to stick anything in that hole, but when I did I wrapped it in aluminum foil and twisted the ends shut. I left a long twisted tail I could grab and pull whatever it was out.

[nicholst55]

A zip-lock sandwich bag?

[Wayne Smith]

I'm looking for something that can be opened and re-opened frequently, preferably hard. I figured this had been done for years and I was just late coming to the party!

[rmcc]

Try empty grease pot for a Garand. I think a sight blade would fit in one.

rmcc

[mold maker]

You might find a plastic container that held a carbide drill bit or a router bit.

[john hayslip]

I carry a plastic container in my pocket that originally had a headache remedy in it. They are available at the convenience stores occasionally. It might take a front sight. About 1/2 inch in diameter and 2 1/2 long. They seem to be watertight and have a good system to hold the lid in place.

[10-x]

How about the original oiler?1 end has a compartment that would hold the sight blade.

[220swiftfn]

Do you know anyone that smokes cigars???? A cigar (or cigarillo) tube might be just what you're looking for.....



Dan

[Wayne Smith]

10X
If I could find one that is not 80+ years old and brittle!

Dan, that's a good idea. I need to find someone that smokes. My external diameter is 3/4".

[Char-Gar]

Brownells sell plastic tubes of various sizes you can cut to length. They also carry caps for the ends.

[Wayne Smith]

Went to the local cigar store over lunch. They only had one that was small enough. First cigar I've enjoyed in years!

[KCSO]

GPC stil has the plastic ones available. Two parters with 1/2 for oil and 1/2 for the pull through .

[Smitty's Retired]

If you know anyone who smokes those disposable electronic fake cigarettes, some of those come in a plastic tube with end caps.

[nhrifle]

I have a counterbalance weight in my 03A3 stock that I made from I think 1/2" electrical conduit. I cut it to length, internally threaded the ends, made a couple caps, and filled it with birdshot. It adds just the right amount of weight to the butt end to help stabilize the rifle for off hand shots.

[Artful]

I have a counterbalance weight in my 03A3 stock that I made from I think 1/2" electrical conduit. I cut it to length, internally threaded the ends, made a couple caps, and filled it with birdshot. It adds just the right amount of weight to the butt end to help stabilize the rifle for off hand shots.
I just use 45-70 boolits in my garand

The ace up the street had some clear plastic tubing and plastic caps in various sizes. Maybe that will work?