Seraphim989 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Sounds great, if those are the only mods necessary, then military M14 stocks like the ones I posted should almost be a drop in, since theyre already set for a full auto action Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Can anyone tell me more about range and accuracy, I've been keeping tabs on this and listening/reading things from other people, but I'm geting conflicting reports, some sound like it chronos consistently around the 400fps w/.2g BB mark, and that it's pretty decently consistent out to about 200ft, others make it sound like a pile of junk. also do the RATECH upgrades make as much as a difference as they are trying to make them? The RAtech rubber looks terrible, is the final product as poorly made as the ones I've seen in the RA tech vids? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singuy Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Can anyone tell me more about range and accuracy, I've been keeping tabs on this and listening/reading things from other people, but I'm geting conflicting reports, some sound like it chronos consistently around the 400fps w/.2g BB mark, and that it's pretty decently consistent out to about 200ft, others make it sound like a pile of junk. also do the RATECH upgrades make as much as a difference as they are trying to make them? The RAtech rubber looks terrible, is the final product as poorly made as the ones I've seen in the RA tech vids? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danielsilva Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 That is just RA-tech own propaganda ... Sorry but ra-tech's hop up rubber is an absolute POS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) I don't think I quite made my post clear, is the hype RATECH trying to generate accurate. I don't trust testing done by a biased body. I've had RATECH stuff in my WOC and it was anywhere from "OK" to well made, do the parts they show in the vids hold up to the testing they show or is it just them hyping the product? Edit: Thanks Dan, exactly what I wanted to know. Otherwise how are these M14s holding up, I've seen the issues with the polymer stock and the body sliding lose, but for skirmishability how is range and how many rounds are people getting out of one gas fill per mag? I'd love to hear more on the compatibility with real stocks, I would love to get one of these in a JAE stock. Edited November 21, 2010 by frogfish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I too really wanted to put one in a JAE stock, but for me that meant hoping they would be AEG spec, but that does not seem to be the case. Theres no way Im going to blow $600-1500 for a real JAE unfortunately. Frogfish, check evil dans post a few slots up, its almost a drop in for real stocks from the sound of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) Yeah I read that but it didn't sound definite. I don't want to buy a $600 JAE stock and damage it beyond resale, I would also need to see if I can buy a milspec stock... as for performance I have yet to see one in person so I'm just going off second hand reports, I'm not expecting UBERLEETASTIC SNIPERZ, but Id like something that shot decently if I invested in it. I'm used to classics and have had a few GIM GBBRs, but the WEs I've had outside my SCAR were rather unimpressive. Edited November 21, 2010 by frogfish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I didn't get to test it enough to make a solid conclusion of the WE M14 in a skirmish. I did observe a few things: - Its really heavy, heavier than an RS vanilla M14, particularly with scope. - Its solid as a hammer - Magazines are easier to insert than RS. - Stock is thicker than the match stocks and M305 stocks. Also the stock is heavier than RS stocks. - Its a gas hog, 1.5 mags per fill and takes a LOT of gas. - If the trigger isn't fitted properly with the receiver it can randomly vent gas. - Accuracy is similar to a VSR10 with the same sort of hop trajectory. Changes in hop is minimal from shot to shot. - Recoil is heavy but slow, not enough to offset your sight picture. Basically the weight of the gun offsets any felt recoil. (Then again I am biased as I shoot RS M14s and kinda used to the .308 kick) Its nice, though not enough for me to want one. It is more consistent than a Tanaka KAR98K though KAR98K instils fear on the enemy while the M14 is more like an AEG. I guess it will only tell when I get a chance to skirmish with it to test. Its not mine but I get to test new toys, as always Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well you would need to make cut outs for the full auto parts on the JAE. Even if you put down the $600, you only get the bare-bones version which, in my opinion, loses much of the appeal of the full version with rails, cheek rests, etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Seraphim, I found a few of the fully loaded ones lightly used on gunbroker for $600, it looks like they've sold but the guy said he had more he would list soon, that's the only reason I would get one, I'm not dropping $1k on a stock... at least I keep telling myself that... Dan thanks for the report, that's the kind of things I want to hear, I'm leaning more and more towards it as a DMR platform, especially if it's such a gas hog. Edited November 22, 2010 by frogfish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) just to let you guys know, i have seen someone that has modified an AEG EBR stock to fit his WE M14. im willing to bet that it took a lot of work, but that shows that its possible if your willing to wip out your choice of rotary tool. off to find the video VIDEOS FOUND! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1OdTC7xlak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjNo23dYwfo&feature=related Edited November 23, 2010 by Horsem4n Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) I did "hear" that the Marui M14 requires a few modification to fit the RS stocks, so I am not surprised. If the trigger mechanism locking to receiver can be securely locked in place on any M14 stock the rest of the fit is just minor detail (except for AEGs making room for the motor cage can be a pain.) Question is whether the Kart EBR stock will take the "recoil". Kart EBR stocks are very very poorly made (the fact that the most extended setting for the stock is available but doesn't actually lock in place), and I have seen KART Chassis pistol grips fall off and the whole sliding stock wobble. Its because the pot metal wears from just constant use. On an RS, the bedding of the receiver/barrel to chassis is partially the determinant of accuracy but in airsoft I guess its not as important. Edited November 23, 2010 by 3vi1-D4n Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 i was thinking more along the lines of an MCR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I dunno I haven't seen an MCR, so I assume the fit would be the same as a Marui m14. I also assume since its Kart the chassis may not be that great. My take of course is whether its possible to fit a WE EBR chassis onto a RS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horse84 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Anybody have a link with a step by step guide of installing the ebr kit? Thinking of getting one for mine in the new year. Reviews of the kit itself seem pretty limited so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangloppen Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Have anyone tried using hpa on the M14? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 email ratech, they probably have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 BTW WE EBR stocks do not fit a RS. Just tried. There is no bedding as it is not milled into the receiver, so the chassis won't take the recoil. Even if I tried to put the trigger group onto the receiver it will not lock into place (trigger block mounted too low). But when there is a will there is always a way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim989 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Wat? Using airsoft parts on real guns, especially important ones like the stock, is rather dangerous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) Actually, I have seen guys put springer XM177E2 stocks on their ARs, same with airsoft CTR/MOE stocks, they work ok (it is 5.56mm, so recoil isn't that high). Also seen airsoft stocks on AKs, and they seem to work ok also. But yeah 308 can be a big jump in terms of recoil, but taking all safety considerations aside it should be ok if the bedding is present. Aluminium is still tougher than wood. I have drawn the bedding block required to fit the WE EBR stock, will see if I can get it produced. Edited November 30, 2010 by 3vi1-D4n Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingmann Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 BTW, has anyone here tried and tested a version 2 RA-Tech M-14 for long? I'd like to know how parts age in that specific custom model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singuy Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Are you guys having problems with the bolt catch on the mag? I haven;t even shot my rifle and the bolt catch of the mag came off. Apparently there's a small nub you put the bolt catch in and that came off. I am wondering how sturdy this nub is for people who have extensively used their magazine. Trying to super glue the nub back on but I don't think it'll hold...may have to try epoxy or just leave it out of the mag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRAGON64 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Are you guys having problems with the bolt catch on the mag? I haven;t even shot my rifle and the bolt catch of the mag came off. Apparently there's a small nub you put the bolt catch in and that came off. I am wondering how sturdy this nub is for people who have extensively used their magazine. Trying to super glue the nub back on but I don't think it'll hold...may have to try epoxy or just leave it out of the mag. Send it back to whom ever you purchased it from and get a replacement (assuming you purchased new). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yetifas Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Have any of you guys tried to up the fps by changing the rocket valve spring to a harder one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heavri Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Can we have takedown guide? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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