Glaive Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I just got back from shooting her, finally, so I thought I'd do a full write up on it. First Impressions: I had to wait a day later than I was hoping because no one was home to sign for the four foot box on wednesday. HOwever, when I got home Thursday, I grabbed it out of the poor man's hands, and ran with it, hastily grabbing a knife to cut off that damned green paper on the box. When I did, however, I was ASTOUNDED. There she lay, in all her beauty. Well, in a plastic bag. The guys at redwolf were nice enough to stick lots of padding bits in the box, which was sparse of protection normally. I lifted it out with both hands and was stunned. The thing weighs 10 pounds, because it's make entirely of a heavu plastic and aluminum or steel. It is an absolute beast to hold. I immediately cycled the bolt, and was overjoyed at how easy it was. A three year old with basic motor skills could cycle this thing - and it sounds like a real rifle too when you do so. So for five minutes, cycle, click, cycle, click, so on, so forth. Construction: This is a MASTERPIECE. There's no other way to describe it. The plastic is the same exact color as Accuracy International OD. There's an aluminum skeleton the entire length of the stock, holding everything together in a package you could swing by the barrel (If you like a 10-pound baseball bat) and it would feel nothing. NOTHING. Full metal barrel, which is actually free floated. Well, it seems so, but it is actually bolted into the stock at one point, but the stock doesn't flex, so it won't mess up your shots. The bolt is full metal, and is easily removable from the rifle to adjust the PCS, which is very, very convienient. The trigger mech is either steel or very high quality pot metal,and it won't be breaking anytime soon. The trigger is fantastic and light, but I wish I could adjust it for a stroke longer than three millimeters. I can, supposedly, but no one has told me how. Overall, it's a rock, a very sexy rock. Performance: I first loaded the rifle with .2's and 134a, and began to test it. With those two variables and the PCS closed halfway (I think) on a 60-65 degree day, I achieved speeds which appeared to be very fast. Oh, for this review, I have no chrono, and the recycling bin was just emptied, so no cans to test it on. Anyway, it puts out a fast bb, albeit unstable. Then, propane and .2s, same result. Here's the fun bit. .29 SGMs from my VSR10, and propane. OH MY GOD. This thing will send those like nothing before. I estimate about.....450-500 FPS with those rounds and the same PCS setting. I was easily getting a flat flight path out to at least 300 feet. Oh, yeah. THe hopup. I don't see why tanaka rifles are said to have a bad hopup. It seems perfectly fine; more consistent than my VSR, actually. Accuracy wise, this thing is unfaultable. I was able to sight it in at 275 feet, and hit a foot wide tree 4/5 times. Keep in mind, the human head is 12 inches across, normally. I can readjust for closer shots in a heartbeat, as well. Conclusion: If you have the money to spend, want a sniper rifle, are thinking about a VSR10, buy this rifle. If you get as lucky as I did with quality, it will quickly become your favorite weapon. PS: I apologize for the lack of pics. The three I have are in the Sniper Rifles pictures thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Moved to Reader's Review section, and feel free to add it to the database if you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FJ2 - Kaye Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hehe, i got mine the other day . . . cycle, click, cycle, click . . . I have to agree with everything you said about the construction, it's just plain gorgeous. I haven't tested it properly but the few shots i've put through it were really fast. I was using .2s so they were a tad unstable, i'll see what i get with something heavier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maelstrom Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Just one question, Is it possible to remove some of the rubber at the butt end of the stock and/or add more spacers? and if so what is the length of that rubber stock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duke Togo Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 The butt stock is in sections, so you can add/remove enough for your needs. The cheek rest can be raised/lowered as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Soloman Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 What is the lowest fps this can be tuned down to, anyone know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chef Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 We have had an LTR (Light Tactical) with a PCS get down to approx 300fps by using HFC134a and setting the PCS at its lowest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Soloman Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hmm....Sounds promising.... My skirmish site has a restriction on 328, for all guns, y'see :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kitetsu Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Glaive, For your performance testing (accuracy part), how consistent is the hop up? I'm asking because I once owned a KJW M700 and the hop up should be a clone, however, my rounds were very inconsistent .. 2 or 3 may go straight .. the others may go all over the place after 150 feet or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaMeFrEAK1018 Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Keep in mind, the human head is 12 inches across, normally. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wow, you must have a huge head!! other than that, I think u've just convinced me to get one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevilsMinion Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I've had mine for about a week now, very nice gun unfortunately i only had 0.25g bbs so it wasnt that accurate at range also my scopes off by rather alot, very heavy to carry around all day but its worth it. Any way i was wondering how to adjust the the power control system do you have to remove the bolt to change the power or can you do it with the bolt still in the gun but with the mag out, i tried to change it through the mag hole but couldnt turn it i just kept on breaking my nail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glaive Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 You've gotta take the bolt out, and then unscrew a 1.5mm grub screw in the bolt, so the little dial can move. unfortunately, mine is stuck all the way open. So I'm either hurting people, or HURTING people, depending on what gas I use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kitetsu Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hey Glaive, Can you answer my question on the post back up there about the hop up consistency? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The n00b wh0 pwns Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 besides a scope what accesories are availible for this? can it accept the APS-2 bipod mount? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TDS Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 You've gotta take the bolt out, and then unscrew a 1.5mm grub screw in the bolt, so the little dial can move. unfortunately, mine is stuck all the way open. So I'm either hurting people, or HURTING people, depending on what gas I use. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you need to take the bolt apart if you jammed it open. you arent supposed to open the PCS all the way, its specifically designed so you get maximium power when its about 75% of the way back, after that it creates an airpocket behind the mech and you actually lose power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glaive Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 It came that way, actually. I tried taking the bolt apart, but all that did for me was strip one of the screws holding the whole assembly together, and the PCS knob was STILL stuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duke Togo Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 besides a scope what accesories are availible for this? can it accept the APS-2 bipod mount? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually. the only accessory available for it is the bipod adapter. Everything else is general purpose stuff. The adapter isn't required if you plan on mounting to the sling swivel. Just make sure your scope rings can be moved to mount to the rail, since it's not very long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
docs90 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Actually. the only accessory available for it is the bipod adapter. Everything else is general purpose stuff. The adapter isn't required if you plan on mounting to the sling swivel. Just make sure your scope rings can be moved to mount to the rail, since it's not very long. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your right about the bipod adapter BUT the Maruzen l96 bipod will fit with a little fileing and looks just as well and un-noticable and still 1000 times better than a harris bipod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevilsMinion Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Anybody having trouble with this gun shooting well of the the right, mine shoots so far off the the right i cant adjust my scope enough to compensate. is there any way of re-aligning the barel to get it fireing straight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSM Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Question: Is it possible to attain 460 (+/- 50) fps using 134a with this rifle? I'm informed that the action is somewhat flimsy and may not be up to continuous green gas usage. Or can I use green and just put the PCS to minimum? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSM Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 (edited) EDIT: Damn double post Edited March 16, 2006 by RSM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wupjak Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Anybody having trouble with this gun shooting well of the the right, mine shoots so far off the the right i cant adjust my scope enough to compensate. is there any way of re-aligning the barel to get it fireing straight? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try flipping your rings around and see if that helps. If not, I'd try to shim the scope/ring/mount base to get the scope looking in approximately the same direction as the bore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twin_cam Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Question: Is it possible to attain 460 (+/- 50) fps using 134a with this rifle? I'm informed that the action is somewhat flimsy and may not be up to continuous green gas usage. Or can I use green and just put the PCS to minimum? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> it's an m700 action. the same action in the m24 was good for 500 fps on 134a. a good idea if you want to use higher powered gases is to purchase a g&g powerpack which will cover the bolt assembly and two magazines. be warned tho that this setup on red gas will put you into extremely high fps territory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSM Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Cheers for the 134a info, all the more tempting now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crispin1025 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Is it possible to purchase tightbores for this rifle? I am a bit of a accuracy nut. Cheers! Crispin1025 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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