12 gauge tube survival kit?

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Hi All,

I have a Valtro PM5 shotgun, which is removable magazine fed. It has a conventional tube underneath but the gun does not feed from there, it just serves as storage (roughly five 2 3/4" rounds). I was wondering if anyone makes a survival kit to fit in a 12 gauge tube.

Chris

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I've seen some kits made out of empty shotshells. You need a 12ga and a 20ga shell, as well as some tape. Put whatever you want in your kit into the 20ga shell then slide the 12ga over top of that. Tape them together and your set. You can fit a fair bit into the shell, just play around with what fits. You can make sewing kits, band-aids, fire starting. I don't know how well it will slide down the tube with the tape around it, so don't use too much.
 
The best survival kit is the one you have when needed, and useful when needed. Matches, firestarter, signalling device, tiny compass come to mind for a shotshell sized kit.
 
Cool idea

shotzee said:
this is a cool idea, id love to copy this idea, you should post some pics
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Yeah and this would not have to be just for the Valtro. Just about every hunter in Canada has to plug their shotgun, why not carry something useful in the plug?

Chris
 
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Dr.Chris said:
Yeah and this would not have to be just for the Valtro. Just about every hunter in Canada has to plug their shotgun, why not carry something useful in the plug?

Chris
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Not when using slugs...at least here in BC.
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Good idea on the survival kit in the plug though...seems like a good use of normally wasted space. :)
 
An aluminum tube about the size of a Mini Maglite threaded and capped on both ends would work. A couple of o-ring seals, and knurled cap ends. I'm thinking caps on both ends so you can push out stuck items with a stick. I wonder if gun recoil would strike wooden matches, or damage other items inside the tube? Hmm, I better grab a pencil and make some drawings.

BB
 
beeperboy said:
An aluminum tube about the size of a Mini Maglite threaded and capped on both ends would work. A couple of o-ring seals, and knurled cap ends. I'm thinking caps on both ends so you can push out stuck items with a stick. I wonder if gun recoil would strike wooden matches, or damage other items inside the tube? Hmm, I better grab a pencil and make some drawings.

BB
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You're right you may have to be careful with what goes inside, like a flint rather than matches may be more durable.

Chris
 
beeperboy said:
An aluminum tube about the size of a Mini Maglite threaded and capped on both ends would work. A couple of o-ring seals, and knurled cap ends. I'm thinking caps on both ends so you can push out stuck items with a stick. I wonder if gun recoil would strike wooden matches, or damage other items inside the tube? Hmm, I better grab a pencil and make some drawings.

BB
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Why not just use a gutted Maglite, it is already waterproof, JB weld a disc at the lense end to stay at the cap end of the Mag tube. That might be the easiest way.

James
 
Throw in some fishing line, hooks and Weights. Yeah, you can light two wooden matches off each other so flint may be a better choice. Flint would also be a better use of space. you're lookin at maybe 10 matches vs seemingly endless fire from a flint.

I Really like the 12ga/20ga idea! If you used 2 you may even be able to get a small knife into the kit.

cool thread
 
mcgoo7 said:
Why not just use a gutted Maglite, it is already waterproof, JB weld a disc at the lense end to stay at the cap end of the Mag tube. That might be the easiest way.

James
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That would probably work. Princess Auto has Chinese AA Maglite knock-offs for $3. I can't even buy aluminum tubing for that, but I still like to build stuff.

BB
 
What about using a cigar tube? I've seen nice aluminum cigar tubes that are water proof, screw top... Just an idea.
 
Huey3543 said:
I've seen some kits made out of empty shotshells. You need a 12ga and a 20ga shell, as well as some tape. Put whatever you want in your kit into the 20ga shell then slide the 12ga over top of that. Tape them together and your set. You can fit a fair bit into the shell, just play around with what fits. You can make sewing kits, band-aids, fire starting. I don't know how well it will slide down the tube with the tape around it, so don't use too much.
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This is, in fact, incoreect information. You need shells that are one size apart not 2 - 20 & 16 ga, or 16& 12ga. If you go with 12 & 20 you will not have a snug fit between the two shells...


btdt,

blake
 
id say put a matchstick in there, plenty of fire can be made, and cotton balls to push it all down, maybe some water purifacation tablets as well
 
I'd say put shot guns shells in there and use those odd things sewed to your pants (pockets) to carry a lighter, knife and compass.

As for the fancy containers a zip lock sandwhich bag might not be as cool but sure makes sense to me.
 
david doyle said:
I'd say put shot guns shells in there and use those odd things sewed to your pants (pockets) to carry a lighter, knife and compass.

As for the fancy containers a zip lock sandwhich bag might not be as cool but sure makes sense to me.
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:rockOn:

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coolness factor -100

besides id keep one in my school backpack, jacket, or anywhere else, i dont always remember to keep all that stuff on me
 
mudgunner49 said:
This is, in fact, incoreect information. You need shells that are one size apart not 2 - 20 & 16 ga, or 16& 12ga. If you go with 12 & 20 you will not have a snug fit between the two shells...
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It doesn't matter, I use a 20ga and a 12ga because it's common. It doesn't matter what the fit is like because you tape it together. If you have 16ga, go for it. Just use whatever you have lying around.
 
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