random guy Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 theres a big plastic block at the front, that holds it as well RG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bellyisking Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I really want one of these L85 RIS systems, but before i go down this route maybe somebody can help me? i know this isn't the best place for it but since people are using similair setups might get the answers i need. I really didn't want use lipo but i'm willing to stomach it, but if i use a 7.4 Lipo pack as rolling thunder has previous suggested how well would the gearbox cope in conjunction with a systema energy motor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ED-SKaR Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I really want one of these L85 RIS systems, but before i go down this route maybe somebody can help me? i know this isn't the best place for it but since people are using similair setups might get the answers i need. I really didn't want use lipo but i'm willing to stomach it, but if i use a 7.4 Lipo pack as rolling thunder has previous suggested how well would the gearbox cope in conjunction with a systema energy motor? It'll cope just fine, 7.4 lipo is (roughly) equivalent to a 9.6 nimh in terms of ROF, and that's what affects wear on the gearbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rolling-thunder Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 As ED-SKaR says,the 7.2Lipo is equivilant to a 9.6v Nimh.If you have your gun upgraded to remove the blow back then the 7.2v Lipo will cause no problems.Your only other choice is a batterybox or sling bag for the battery.The 7.2v 1100MaH battery i'm using isn't as effected by cold weather as a Nimh might be,it's less obtrusive & it will sit in the gun all weekend & still be able to power the gun by the time i come to pull the trigger{which is more than my Nimh batteries have been able to do.} Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morugatu Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) 7.4v lipo's are totally fine on stock guns. The voltage is low, but the sheer amount of avaliable amps is where they really shine. Mine made a Classic Army Motor spin a sp120 in my ICS L85 faster than the stock motor or a magnum clone I have on hand. (FYI, until now I thought CA motors were useless). I have no idea why people even bother with those crappy NiMH's. The only expensive part is getting a smart charger, but once you do, it lasts a lifetime and good ones can charge on car batteries and you can help your buddies out by keeping their NiMH's cycled and charged at the field. Also you'll need a lipo alarm to avoid over-discharging and damaging the battery and other equipment. It may sound like a lot, but trust me, you'll never go back. They're so much nicer to use, me and my whole team have forgotten the old days of having to actually switch out batteries they last so long! Anyway, here's my ICS L85 along with my KJW 1911 and a save phace mask I did a custom job on. If anyone is curious, yes I can aim just fine with the mask and scope combination. The Save Phace mask I did a sand texture paint job on to match the desert, L85 has a hornbill and chinese (bravo) 4x ACOG and internally a CA motor running a sp120 with all stock parts except a metal cylinder head, and the Kjw 1911 is stock with a Guarder Steel Outer and a Nineball/Prometheus/Laylax Inner Barrel. I've been considering the idea of R.I.S. however I have no need for a flashlight/torch, laser, or anything really except my magpul AFG, so for now I'm just going to keep the stock hand guard which although they are slightly off, work just fine for me. Maybe once they come out with an ICS specific R.I.S. I'll mount all those on. Anybody know how much weight the R.I.S. adds on? Is it really noticeable or is it actually helpful in balancing the gun out? P.S. I'm looking to create a more modern British Loadout as my team is switching to multicam. Is there any way right now to get a hold of even knock-off multi-terrain camouflage? If not I'll just use multicam in the mean time. Also, what forms of vest/plate carriers/chest rigs do British soldiers and marines use in Afghanistan? And what form of helmet is commonly used? Sorry, but I'm finding it hard to get a straight answer as from I've gathered equipment regulations are often 'bent' and servicemen are opting to purchase their own custom equipment for their gear and rifles. Thanks for the help! Edited June 16, 2011 by morugatu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raito Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hey guys, those of you with the RIS, can anyone tell me if those will fit on the WE L85? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huntER_HuntED Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 @moru... The RIS weighs I think around half a kilo. When coupled with a foregrip it makes it extremely monouverable. Hornbill are making one for the ICS (see below) @raito Check RSOV, apparently Hornbill are making a RIS for a WE, ICS, AA, Star designs, and is apparently going to be available mid June Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rolling-thunder Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I believe they are supposed to be making an adapter kit for the ICS so you can use one of the RIS that are already on the market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morugatu Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) Ah, ok, I've been eying the hornbill stuff for awhile now and it is mid-June and still no sign of any flash hider or conversion kit for the ICS? From what info I've found online it seems the G&G and ICS are similar in terms of how the flash hider is mounted which makes me really want an ACM G&G flash hider, however I'm not sure enough to shell out the money. Anybody know if they're compatible? And while I do love my hornbill scope mount, I think I may just end up waiting for a madbull conversion or full kit for the ICS. It would be cheaper for me anyway as I get free shipping and discounts at domestic dealers. Also I'm really scared of what the conversion kit will be. Hopefully nothing eye-sore worthy. Edited June 16, 2011 by morugatu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Here's a few real UK spec ACOG pics I took a while ago for reference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I swear someone who works in defence procurement at the MoD has some kind of heavy fetish for rubber eye-pieces, seriously... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 They really do don't they?! S&M skill at arms! I was hoping among all the kit we were looking after at the time that a Spectre would show up but no such luck, just SUSATs, ACOGs, EoTechs, VIPIRs and a smattering of other spam kit all in lovely ACU & CB pouches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSM Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Current config: *Snip* [/font] That's really bloody awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Cheers! I could do with one o' those eye cups though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 One step closer to L85 utopia, my RIS arrived from BoomArms today. Still until I get LiPo's and a charger it won't be seeing any action in that format! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarnish Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 A fix for a minor issue. After fitting my ACM RIS to my G&G L85 I noticed that the rear bracing bolt actually didn't do much. The original bolt is a cap head M4 x 10 allen bolt. The thing is the head bottoms out before the bolt tightens against the receiver. Anyway I had a look on EBay and found a store "BoltMeUp" selling M4 x 12 grubs screws at £1.49 for ten. I fitted one earlier and it now does what it was always supposed to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raito Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hey guys, I just realized in this pic, the guy on the right has a camoed L85, anyone got a better pic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rolling-thunder Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I thought i'd add some picture while i was taking pix for another thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L85FREAK Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hey guys, I just realized in this pic, the guy on the right has a camoed L85, anyone got a better pic? This is by far the most camo'ed L85 I could come across: I have to admit I am not a big fan of L85s coloured anything but maybe a light sand dusting and natural wear-and-tear, but the one this guy is using actually looks pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim01 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 That's painted sniper tape, not a sprayed reciever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Having seen a fair amount of rifles here in Afghan, I can say that any camo'd ones are definitely the exception... There's an interesting variety of sight systems in use, however the majority have basic SUSATs. I have even seen a couple with iron sights and basic foregrips, not the rail system. But I think they were RAF... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Erik Cartman Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Some pictures for the SA80 picture thread concerning the Madbull Daniel Defence RIS. Pictures posted on another thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leadmill Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 My latest project Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sleepy_UK Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Take the front iron sight off mate and it'll look smashing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yes, seriously, was leaving the foresight on an oversight? It won't work without the rear sight anyway, and will just get in the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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