Hammerfall Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 VSR system, as quoted on ehobby, is the best thing i've heard in a while. This is what we needed. I might buy one now. Gas would have been a guaranteed headache and would never equal the immensity of the VSR system Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan le Fou Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 VSR system... At least we won't have any problems upgrading it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_West Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 But it still doesn't change the fact it's not a goddamn GBB. The sole reason I'd consider getting a WA2000, apart from the looks, was it being semi-auto. If I had to cock it after each shot - no, thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
Crazybob79 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 If you look on ehobbys cooliris wall, the WA2000 magazine appears to have dummy cartridges suggesting that its probably going to be a springer with the mag located somewhere else. Link to post Share on other sites
SilentTank Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 But it still doesn't change the fact it's not a goddamn GBB. The sole reason I'd consider getting a WA2000, apart from the looks, was it being semi-auto. If I had to cock it after each shot - no, thank you. +1 also the reason I canceled my pre-order!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Maus Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ok, so all of the pre-order sites say available at the end of January. I haven't seen anything to indicate a release is imminent. Is it possible now that the release will be after the chinese new year, which apparently ends on February 22 or so? Link to post Share on other sites
apmaman Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 if only it was a GBB with a VRS hop... Heres to hoping Link to post Share on other sites
l96ninja Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 You can now buy this at Ehobby Asia. http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/sniper-rifles/ares-hong-kong/ares-walther-wa2000-sniper-rifle.html Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 also available at WGC Link to post Share on other sites
Trasher Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 It's still fun to see how the "armchair snipers" cry about the lack of a cr*ppy gas system or a most useless blowback feature. This might be the first skirmishworthy Ares sniper rifle, finally with a decent hopup and upgradeability? Now a spring DSR-1, please! Link to post Share on other sites
migwar Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Good point trasher, Everytime I look at moving away from a VSR based system, I alway weigh up the cost to benefits and most things come up short Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 the only thing is that ehobby switched from saying it was a VSR like system yesterday to an "upgradeable bolt action spring power system" today. it may be too different to be immediately upgradeable with VSR parts, but it may be with filing here and there. Link to post Share on other sites
l96ninja Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 It's still fun to see how the "armchair snipers" cry about the lack of a cr*ppy gas system or a most useless blowback feature. This might be the first skirmishworthy Ares sniper rifle, finally with a decent hopup and upgradeability? Now a spring DSR-1, please! Agreed! Ares apparently will be soon producing an M40A3 and SAKO-TRG soon too... Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Maus Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Well Gents, it has finally arrived!! Standard Ares packaging. Nice sticker on the corner of the box. Everything fit nice and tight in the box. Sadly no manual. The box cover says to download it. Quality assurance tag. 120 Meters per second converts to 394fps. I have not had a chance to chrono it using my chrono, but will do so this weekend. The spring is VERY easy to pull back, so upgrading it with the next size spring should not be an issue. Overall shot with bipod fitted. Rear end shot. Very nice trades on both sides, ambidextrious selector. Dummy magazine holds 3 faux .308 rounds Image of charging handle. At first blush, I am please. Fit and finish are excellent. I laid down behind it to get a feel of the gun and find out how hard it would be to pull the charging handle. It was very easy to do prone, and it was not uncomfortable to do so. The gun is very ergonomic. I will chrono it this weekend and report back what my actual chrono readings are. Once I download the manual I may write a proper review and post it in the reveiw section.I also need to find a proper scope and rings for it. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Fantastic! You've got the beginnings of a great review. When you get more info such as how it performs etc, definitely compile it into a review thread and please post a link to the thread here for members to follow it. Looks very nice. I still wish it was semi-auto, but if it shoots as good as it looks ... that's forgivable. Link to post Share on other sites
MrM60 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Convinced. Saving up now! Link to post Share on other sites
St7erk Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 How does it shoot?? Fps?? We are all waiting with baited breath for some details! Is it skirmishable? I have one ordered and would like to know about upgrade parts and weight and barrel type... Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Maus Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 How does it shoot?? Fps?? We are all waiting with baited breath for some details! Is it skirmishable? I have one ordered and would like to know about upgrade parts and weight and barrel type... Ask and you shall receive. Chrono results that is. I had to test this out in my garage, as it is raining here. I included photos (or it didnt happen) and I apologize for the quality of the image. All shots were fired through a Gaurder Speeder 2000 chronograph using .20bbs by Tokyo Marui. Shot 1 - 386fps Shot 2 - 374 Shot 3 - 386 Shot 4 - 374 Shot 5 - 386 I was slightly dissapointed with these results, as they are less than what the QA tag shows. I feel the variance is due to the fact that the flash hider will not fit into the alignment nozzle of the chrono, thus the bb path may not be as straight as possible. The rifle itself is not light, and tips the scales at just over 14lbs. That is fairly heavy considering it is made of aluminum and wood. The inner barrel is at least 18" long. I personally am hoping for a 20 - 24" barrel seeing as this is a bullpup configuration. I have no idea though how large the internal action is. I have NOT attempted disassembly of the gun yet, as there is not a manual available on aresairsoft.com yet. Once one becomes available or someone else in the world gets theirs and takes it apart, that is the best I can do at the moment. I am hoping a simple spring swap will boost the fps into proper sniper velocities. I have not received my proper scope and rings yet from RSOV Express, so I have not tested the guns range yet either. One interesting note. The bbs are held in a long tube that runs under the outer barrel. Depessing the small lever and tipping the muzzle down allows the bb tube to slid out. It has a small follower on the end. Loading is simply a matter of dumping 50 bbs (more than enough for a days worth of sniping) into the resevoir and replacing the tube. When the bb tube is pushed all the way into the gun and locked in place, the bbs press the follower back. BB tube released. Locked into position I would imagine once the main spring is replaced getting the gun into the 450+ fps range, this will be very skirmishable. It is heavy but compact, and extremely ergonomic. Pulling the charging handle at present is very easy while prone. I will post photos once I get my scope fitted. Link to post Share on other sites
Fire Force Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Pretty soon every weapon from Call of Duty will have an airsoft version. As long as they make a Vector I'm happy. Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 geese, never mention a videogame like that in a topic like this, you just make people rage and automatically judge you as an ignorant 13 year old game ###### that doesn't know anything about guns beyond what he sees in videogames. that may sound harsh, but its true even if nobody says it. now, somebody was developing a KRISS (the actual name of the Vector) a year ago (madbull) but dropped the project due to financial reasons. i havn't heard of any further development. i kinda hope KWA develops one so that we can use existing USP mags in it like the real one. Link to post Share on other sites
l96ninja Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Please please please please please keep us updated Fighting Maus, I'm very intrigued by this rifle and will be looking to buy it in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites
Boostar Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Looks awesome Any chance that you could make a video review? Link to post Share on other sites
St7erk Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 well guys, word is that ares stopped making it for good. if you have your money trapped somewhere like uncompany where it won't be refunded, you are s.o.l. I should have ordered sooner Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Blue Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Wait, they already discontinued the production? so this was a single run only? Link to post Share on other sites
St7erk Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Guess so, hope you don't have money tied up at a retailer like me! 650 bucks of credit at uncompany. Yay Link to post Share on other sites
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