Deki Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Interesting. I found this to be the case on my 249 as well and wound up lightly sanding and polishing the brass nozzle on my cylinder head to reduce the outer diameter slightly. The end result allowed the plastic nozzle to move freely on the cylinder head's nozzle. Sounds like you approached it a different way. Good work. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I tried stock nozzle on guarder and prometheus cylinder head and it didn't fit. But when i put guarder nozzle on any of those cylinder heads (including star m249) it moved smoothly. So i figured i would just replace the nozzle. I guess we both have a solution, so if you don't want to buy new nozzle (g36 type) and cut it a bit, you could always sand/polish the brass cylinder nozzle. Deki Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) What rig do you guys use with your M249's? I'm thinking of buying this: http://www.combatkit.no/products.php?g=30&p=7 But I dont really know how much use I have for a rig(I only have one box mag ) *Edit, just ordered it Edited February 12, 2006 by Gundrosen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spukky Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I'm thinking about getting this one: http://www.arktisltd.co.uk/Products/1605_minimi.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trasher Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 What rig do you guys use with your M249's? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Molle II vest with two 200-round pouches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Will this fit the STAR M249?: http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/prod...sp?prodID=19590 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zectron2348 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 What a great thread, .......tons of valuable information. I just purchased a Star M249, and this thread was a contributing factor in my decision to lay down that kind of money. A big thank you to all those who have contributed to this pool of information. I have only fired about 3,000 rounds through my gun, but it has really been fun. It will definitely lay down a field of fire, that is for sure. My gun has functioned flawlessly, with the exception of the BB magazine feed / power connection, and that was my fault for not making sure the connection was snapped in securely. I continue to check this thread daily, and appreciate continued tips and information on this gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevofett Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Has anyone pulled the proverbial trigger on upgrading to the metal gearbox? Sounds like some folks might be close to getting one.... Just curious as to the performance of it and what was used for the internals. I'm close to getting one of these guns, so another kudos to you all for making great posts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neubine Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Has anyone pulled the proverbial trigger on upgrading to the metal gearbox? Sounds like some folks might be close to getting one.... Just curious as to the performance of it and what was used for the internals. I'm close to getting one of these guns, so another kudos to you all for making great posts! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I ordered one from UNcompany should be here anytime now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevofett Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I ordered one from UNcompany should be here anytime now. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cool! Keep us updated on how it goes with the new gearbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grum Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Will this fit the STAR M249?: http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/prod...sp?prodID=19590 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sadly no, stars are 14mm- TOP's are 14mm+ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Sadly no, stars are 14mm- TOP's are 14mm+ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for replying I was just seconds away from ordering this now (even placed an order on RW, just didnt add the flahs hider) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sure Shot Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) Does anyone know where I can get the longer length outer barrel(I have the para barrel and I want the look of a m249 mkII)? Edited February 15, 2006 by Sure Shot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blastyman Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Sadly no, stars are 14mm- TOP's are 14mm+ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But if you get the gaurder flashider like that it is -14mm because its meant for the aftermarket gaurder barrel for the m249 which is -14mm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Just painted some of my parts OD(kinda like the NATO version) Will post pics when it's done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Just painted some of my parts OD(kinda like the NATO version) Will post pics when it's done <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have read all the pages and wow, a ton of great info. I am getting a Star 249 in two weeks. Have a question. If I ws to order a Large 9.6 Battery Pack from Cheapbatterypacks.com but had small connectors on it would it work in the Box mag or do I need to have the adpater and the regular large connection.? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevofett Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 I have read all the pages and wow, a ton of great info. I am getting a Star 249 in two weeks. Have a question. If I ws to order a Large 9.6 Battery Pack from Cheapbatterypacks.com but had small connectors on it would it work in the Box mag or do I need to have the adpater and the regular large connection.? Thanks for the help. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> IMHO, the deans connector is the better way to go. I've chopped off all my tamiya plugs in favor of the deans. No matter what you go with you can modify your battery plug to the fit the gun, or vice versa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundrosen Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 M249 NATO custom: (I have painted the heatshield too, but I took it of on the game today because it was kinda loose) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EddieT Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Has any one fitted a Prime Upper Ras on? or any of Feed Covers from any of the manufactuers? I know that fitting the lower ras on takes irreversible modifications to fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
staticzero Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Can't speak to the upper RAS but feed covers won't work without significant irreversible modification. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bloodhound Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) M249 NATO custom: (I have painted the heatshield too, but I took it of on the game today because it was kinda loose) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looks awsome. Now im gonna have to do that. EDIT: Hope this is ok with you static. My review http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...showtopic=50423 Edited February 21, 2006 by Bloodhound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hillslam Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 My review http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...showtopic=50423 Nice review. With the following caveat: the CA carry handle neither flexes nor bends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 IMHO, the deans connector is the better way to go. I've chopped off all my tamiya plugs in favor of the deans. No matter what you go with you can modify your battery plug to the fit the gun, or vice versa. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, so I can use a Small Tamiya pluged large type battery in the box mag with out any sort of extender? I think I understood that right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bloodhound Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) Nice review. With the following caveat: the CA carry handle neither flexes nor bends. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks and sorry, i've just herd that it bends. Edited February 22, 2006 by Bloodhound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drift Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I am sure someone covered this already but to be totally honest I dont want to read through 43 pages to find the info I just recieved one of the "STAR" metal gearboxes. I need to know what type/version internals it uses. Any help would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevofett Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) Ok, so I can use a Small Tamiya pluged large type battery in the box mag with out any sort of extender? I think I understood that right? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (Just got my MKII today from Redwolf....and they were quick! Ordered last Thursday eve and received it this morning! Solid gun, like everyone said.) The box mag has the small Tamiya connector, so if you order your battery pack with the small Tamiya plug you're good to go. No extender is needed. I'm thinking about getting a 4000mah lithium polymer battery (2 cell, 7.4v). http://www.hobby-lobby.com/thunderpower.htm Anyone tried a li-po on this gun? A 4000mah pack would easily last all day. I'm an avid li-po user and have experience with their temperate nature. These ThunderPower packs can handle up to a 40amp discharge which is well below what the Star M249 draws (I measured it stock at no more than a 20amp draw). Probably the only drawback is that it is only 7.4v. Although, a fully charged 7.4v pack would have a peak voltage of at least 8.5v which is the recommended voltage for this gun. Stepping up to a 3 cell, 11.1v pack isn't the way to go since it will eventually rip the piston teeth apart (like it did in my AUG). Although, if it held together the rate of fire would be wicked--minigun like!!! Edited February 23, 2006 by stevofett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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