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Sold/Expired WTB - dummy AA cells

edison

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Anyone know where I can get a few quality AA size dummy cells? Thanks.
 

Lynx_Arc

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there have been threads on them, I would have to search but if you are inventive you could probably make some just as easy
with a dowel rod and some wire and nails or screws or a piece of similar diameter rubber hose and a long bolt or screw.
 

edison

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Anyone? I really only need one. I'd make my own but I don't have access to a hardware store and won't for awhile......
 

edison

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I'm playing Army in beautiful sunny Afghanistan. I can't wait to get home.
 

MR Bulk

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Dang, I'd send you one, but would rather send to an address where I Know it would reach you. Any ideas?
 

modamag

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PM me your address in Afghan and I'll send you 4x dummy in a plastic battery container like the one in this thread
Can't say I don't support our troops. (just not the CIC)
 

theepdinker

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The key to creative problem solving is knowing your resources.

Being in Afghanistan you have ready access to "SPENT" ammo casings. DO NOT USE LIVE AMMO.

A single 7.62X51 Nato (aka .308)

A 5.56X45 Nato (aka .223) capped by one of the following,
9mm
40 S&W
45 acp

Any of the above will give you a working approximation of a AA length dummy.
Wrap with duct tape, band aids, rubber bands, scotch tape, medical tape, zip ties, plastic wrap, MRE pouches, shoe strings, letters from home, anything non-conductive to protective your dummy from grounding out in the flashlight.
Just leave the ends bare to complete the curcit.
If you use Brass cases your good to go.
If they're lacquered steel cases scrape or sand off the lacquer from the ends.

Good luck, keep safe & post your solution.


Theepdinker
 

edison

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[ QUOTE ]
MR Bulk said:
Dang, I'd send you one, but would rather send to an address where I Know it would reach you. Any ideas?

[/ QUOTE ]

I tried to PM and was not successful. Are there problems with APO shipping? In my experience it has been completely reliable, albeit slow........
 
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