l96 and foam

[acidpunk]

when my l96 arrives one of the things im planing on doing. is filling the stock with foam to make it feel more solid and dapin the sound. but im not sure on how to go about doing that. is there anyone who has done it before and have any tips on doing it.

[Amos]

Take everything apart, split the stock in half down the seam lines, fill each half with foam (do not fill the magazine well)

Wait for it to expand and harden, cut the foam flush with both sides and re-assemble.

[acidpunk]

ok thanks, it would be any high density foam correct.

[Jughead]

I used "GREAT STUFF" insulating foam sealant, for gaps and cracks.

I used it on my TM VSR G-Spec and it cut the vibration and rattle, almost 100%. The only sound I have coming out of my gun, is out of the barrel...

My TM is different than your L96. All I had to do, was put a plug in the trigger mount and fill the stock little by little. I filled the gap 1/3 and would let it cure for 8 hrs...

Make sure you mask and plug any areas that you dont want foamed. It is very sticky ( Similar to that of LOCTITE ) and can make a mess of your guns exterior.

I filled all and any vacant cavities, making sure that it will never interfere with the action of the gun.

This is a great/cheap mod...

Have fun

[aznpos531]

Originally Posted by acidpunk

ok thanks, it would be any high density foam correct.

I hear it has to be low expansion foam. Going to do the same with mine. Keep us posted on how it goes! Pictures would be great!

[Amos]

Nah it doesn't have to be low expansion foam, that's if you keep the stock together... It's much easier and you get a much better result if you split the stock.

(high expanding foam will just expand outside the gun, make sure you mask things and them trim it when you're done.)

[aznpos531]

ah...thanks for clearing that up! I supposed thing's will be pretty obvious when i get to opening up the stock.

On a side note, I also saw someone using hot glue and used bb's. I'm guessing this would add a lot more weight but not as effective in noise reduction. here's the link: http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...?topic=74279.0

[CDN_Stalker]

Originally Posted by Amos

Take everything apart, split the stock in half down the seam lines, fill each half with foam (do not fill the magazine well)

Wait for it to expand and harden, cut the foam flush with both sides and re-assemble.

Fuck that, drill holes in places that are hidden when the gun is together, and use the expanding foam sold at Rona/Home Depot. Just don't overfill, might split your stock (which would lead you to what Amos said), but try to get as much in as you feel is enough. I filled my KJW M700 stock the way I said, didn't make it quieter since it's a gas gun, but did make it feel more solid. Never have I heard of anyone splitting the halves ad filling each separately, all I read is fill it by drilling inconspicuous holes and filling from there. Clamps or storng rubber bands would help keep the halves together.

[lemegacool]

hehehe i filled my vsr10 stock with old batteries and 1cent rolls!!! lol adds weight and helps balance the bipod

[aznpos531]

LOL hahaha...i think that takes the cake! :P

[Amos]

Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

Fuck that, drill holes in places that are hidden when the gun is together, and use the expanding foam sold at Rona/Home Depot. Just don't overfill, might split your stock (which would lead you to what Amos said), but try to get as much in as you feel is enough. I filled my KJW M700 stock the way I said, didn't make it quieter since it's a gas gun, but did make it feel more solid. Never have I heard of anyone splitting the halves ad filling each separately, all I read is fill it by drilling inconspicuous holes and filling from there. Clamps or storng rubber bands would help keep the halves together.

I split my old L96 and filled it like that... It makes sure you get a very even foam expansion... because if there isn't enough air getting to the foam you get nasty pockets (the foam will be like 1" thick, but behind it will be a bunch of gross hard gooey non-expanded glue)

[Jughead]

Originally Posted by Amos

because if there isn't enough air getting to the foam you get nasty pockets (the foam will be like 1" thick, but behind it will be a bunch of gross hard gooey non-expanded glue)

That is why I did my foaming in layers, 1/3 at a time... Foam is the best way to go. You can always add weight after if you want to balance your rifle.

Just be patient ( YOU SNIPER ) and let the foam cure fully. Mine took a couple of days...

The only thing I could add, is when you add your foam make sure that it has a place to breath so all the foam cures. Or, like AMOS said, you will get a Cadbury Caramilk Chocolate bar effect. Hard on the outside, creamy goo in the middle...

[CDN_Stalker]

Originally Posted by Amos

I split my old L96 and filled it like that... It makes sure you get a very even foam expansion... because if there isn't enough air getting to the foam you get nasty pockets (the foam will be like 1" thick, but behind it will be a bunch of gross hard gooey non-expanded glue)

Hehe just remembered the L96 stock comes apart easy like Ikea furniture. Guess it's the only way to fill that stock with foam.

[arcanuck]

You can use non-inflating spray insulation

[aznpos531]

I'm gonna try amos's method...the drilling of holes doesn't seem very appealing even though the original foam mod calls for it. I'll save the drill for my next rifle when i have more experience with this mod.