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Bit of a bump but I got up far too early this morning and did this - had to wait until not to give it a proper test. The results are good but the finish isn't. It lights up BBs very well: It shines on maybe the 3rd or 4th BB from the hop chamber, so they stay pretty well lit.

I would like one but not sure it would fit. The DG kits are designed for a Echo1, this is a Inokatsu. Plus the price of a DG kit I could put a decent amount against a TM AA12

good luck with the 8mm cheytac... you'll find people with £130 combat machines are firing further and more accurately. 8mm sadly is just not very effective.

Don't bother with that M200. Sniper rifles are always a bad decision for a first gun and shell ejecting ones will be completely outmatched by your VSRs and L96s - it is a very regular mistake to make as a new player so don't worry. Airsoft sniper rifles are not commonly ready to skirmish out of the box and you will not have a good day if you take that thing onto the field so soon after obtaining your UKARA number. Also, sniping in airsoft is very different to what you may see in the videos where everything is cut and edited. You need to know the site you're playing at inside and out, a lot of the time you need decent camouflage and you need to be able to move between many spots and then be very patient whilst you wait for something to shoot. The best way to work this out for yourself is to go along - you'll see what I mean immediately even if you're not behind the sniper rifle yourself. You may think it's for you, but I implore you to keep an open mind on this one for now. All that aside, as sniper rifles go I must say lugging that M200 around is probably not going to be fun at all. There's no need for something so big and the novelty may wear off quickly - check out the VSRs, M40s and AWSs as they're much lighter. Yes, if you have a UKARA number you can have a gun imported and passed through Border Force and customs with no issues except for a lovely 20% VAT plus some import tax. They may test the FPS/do a velocity test. I am not sure of the limits on either of these, but I'd imagine it's somewhere in the region of 450fps on a .20g or 1.88J if it's bolt action. Someone else will probably answer this.

Welcome to the forums. 1) A common misconception is to call UKARA a 'licence' - there is no such thing is a licence to play with (or own) an RIF, despite the frequent use of this word on Facebook and in other places. Instead what we have is the VCRA and what is referred to as a 'valid defence' for purchasing an airsoft gun. I understand that this may be confusing initially. Basically, the Violent Crimes Reduction Act stipulates purchase of any realistic looking gun (a Realistic Imitation Firearm - RIF) is illegal without a defence for owning one. The issue is this is a very grey area as a 'defence' can be anything and is not properly discussed in the VCRA - rather, an example is given in the form of UKARA (United Kingdom Airsoft Retailers Association) as to what a defence could be. Again, it is important to remember that UKARA membership is not the be all and end all of a valid defence for RIF. A seller of an RIF must ask for proof that you have a legitimate reason to purchase the gun. For almost all online retailers in the UK, this is in the form of a UKARA membership number as it's the easiest way of verifying someone is a player. Many shops however won't ask for a valid defence - this is frequently illegal. Either way, the responsibility to make sure the buyer has a valid defence is on the seller (not the buyer) - this is why online retailers are careful as they obviously don't want to be prosecuted under VCRA. Again, VCRA only covers the purchase and manufacture of an RIF not operation or ownership. Pretty much all questions regarding VCRA, valid defences and UKARA have already been asked - you can almost always find the answer you're looking for in this forum: http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/forum/12-uk-law/ it's worth a read to dispel some of the myths you'll find in Youtube videos and in social media. In practice what this means for you is that you'll probably need UKARA membership to buy an RIF. I'll cover this in a bit. 2) Nonsense. 3) Without a UKARA number UK customs will destroy your gun most likely. I have not known of anyone able to provide a defence for the purchase in any other way to have it released as currently Border Force and HMRC only really seem to accept UKARA as a valid defence. This is probably out of ease though as it's not the law. Besides, we have just as good (if not better) selection in airsoft guns as the US in my opinion. A lot of their unique brands brands over there are simple re-brands of ones you can already buy here or just plain rubbish. if you want to import something exotic then you need to look east not west. Basically man, just go to some games/skirmishes. Sites are set up to provide rental weapons to new players and would be more than happy to accommodate. Find one near you and go - it'll be maybe £45-55 for the day if you include the rental, entry fee and some BBs. UKARA membership requires one to attend 3 games in a period of no less than 2 months between the first and last game and for you to be over the age of 18. You need to print the UKARA registration form and take it with you - they will stamp it each time you attend and on the third you can register with a retailer and get your number. You may use an RIF that you've rented from a site or borrowed or been gifted from a friend. Again, VCRA only covers the purchase of an RIF - ownership and operation is fine. The alternative is an IF (Imitation Firearm). This is a gun that's 51% brightly painted (commonly referred to as '2-tone') - you still need to be over 18 and most would not recommend wasting your money on an IF. Wait until you get UKARA and then buy something.

Now put a DG M240 kit in it.

My Polarstar is finally finished. The T1 isn't staying on i'm waiting for a 556.

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Hello Forum, I have been interested in airsoft for quite a while now (2-3 years), and now would like to participate and actively join this sport for a hobby to pursue. I have a couple of questions and queries that I cannot seem to get a definite answer whilst spending a good part of my day researching into how to become a licensed airsofter. From watching YouTube videos I keep dreaming of the 'end-game' scenario with my dream gun etc, however I need some details on the earlier stages such as how to get licensed, what ammo to use, FPS restrictions and that sort of thing. 1) Am I right in thinking I can operate an airsoft rifle without the UKARA license? 2) Whilst watching YouTube someone commented saying 8mm pellets are illegal to fire in the UK? Is this correct? 3) How hard is it to buy a gun from the US and get it imported (excluding all the prices for transport and everything else involved) - is it as complicated as people make out to be? My dream end goal is to be involved in one of the HUGE airsoft events that span over days with vehicular warfare and the like, dressed as a bush wookie with my friend (he is also interested), but like I said I need to know the baby steps before I can run Feel free to ask me any questions regarding this post or even just general questions to get to know me Wolfy out!

I just bought a tan fast helmet for me big melon head

Now that's the one new-player-stereotype trap you do not want to fall in to.

Over 50 booked on for this one now and the weather forecast is mint too

Wolfy, forget buying guns for now. Just go and play a game first. Hire a gun, don't matter what. Just have a go, u will soon realise what kind of gun u want. Don't just b a dreamer. Play.

Thanks for all the replies guys, it's all very interesting. Yep, I chose the Carbine kit for my GHK G5 over the DMR kit as I know I can buy outer barrel extensions or mock supressors if needed later on. In terms of regulating the FPS for when im changing barrels for something like the wide Orga Magnus 6.23, I may have to take out my 1 joule nozzel and put in the original factory nozzle in... or, GHK make the high power nozzle, which should get the fps to around 350, and if I install the single shot DMR trigger assembly adapter thing, sites should allow something like 400-450...I think. from your comments I think I will need to stop using 0.25g, especially if I am going to attempt installing an R hop (ER hop is probably too much hop isnt it). I'll have to look at 0.30g BB's and above. So to sum up the results from this topic/question, what do you make of my plans below. Gun at the moment: GHK g5 currently with carbine extension kit and 1 joule nozzle (i have been told the NPAS/adjustable nozzle can cause fps inconsistency) plans: buy Orga 6.23 inner barrel, possibly 300-400mm length max, with outer barrel extension and maybe mock supressor. I will fit this and test it out with various BB weights, from 0.25g up to 0.40, and see how it goes, accuracy wise. I also put a little PTFE tape around my current inner barrel and will do on this Orga barrel as GHK owners may know, the barrel wobbles ever so slightly against the outer barrel, causing the BB's to go off to one or both sides at long range- with the heavy recoil etc- it helped me a lot. If hop up could be improved, I will buy R hop kit, lengthen the window on the barrel etc....or get a good tech guy to do it properly, we'll see during these tests I'll keep the FPS round the sweet spot for sites, 350 and if DMR 400 etc, changing the nozzles and trigger assembly bam-

None with your usual HPA rig, but DGs need much better airflow and the bore of the line is decreased significantly at any quick detach point. It'll knock down your RPS and FPS (probably trigger response as well). It's recommended strongly by the distributor to get a single QD.

I'll Pm you a link mate. Just need to empty my inbox out. It's what Darkmikey said a Tromix shark.

£50++ but it all depends on what spec of scope you want, but in the end you do get what you pay for.

Welcome sir...... I do wish all new members signing up are forced or reminded about all the fantastic guides already in the new players section http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/12854-new-player-guides-info/ Ian's guide should be compulsory before completing the registration - no offense to experienced new members http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/17294-ians-guide-to-noobism-on-a-tight-budget/ There is a goldmine of info there all written by people taking time out to pass on a wealth of wisdom often updated and true honest advice given for free by members with far more experience than I will ever have No offense to anybody but 99.99999% of questions are already there and trying to get around any ukara loopholes is risky and pointless - plus it kinda undermines and threatens the sport in this country yes it is a friggin' toy gun - I'm the first to shout this from the rooftops but as it is a very very realistic looking gun and in the recent security measures it is even more important we all conduct ourselves responsibly in accordance to ukara & vcra act (yes some of it may not perfect crystal clear sense in places but we go with it all or face the wrath of sect 6 paragraph 4 etc....) the saying "Don't be dick" has never been more important for ALL AIRSOFTER's so please forget trying to sneakily obtain a RIF Join a saddo toy gun club, if u18 & no defense ask an adult to purchase or gift you a 2-tone - ahem cover/customise it as you wish but have a defense of some sort and act responsibly with your toy gun is the really important bit - whatever colour it is This ain't a pop at you or anybody else - but a lot of info is already out there of what you can/can't do in this country And even if you managed to get a RIF from US into this place - very often you get screwed for tax/duty in which case they will have opened it and found whats inside if not x-ray'd so you won't be getting it delivered anyway Try to stay within our ukara guidelines to keep this sport safe and please the looney left politicians that seek to ban it like Australia has done

Will look nice with the 556. What flash hider is that? it looks great, might have to order one.

Yeh, it won't hop at all if installed properly, however if you have the proper nub set up then when you do turn it on it has about 3 times the surface area of a standard hop - even at next to nothing it's going to skyrocket .25s. It can be done, but one must remember that a heavier projectile will conserve energy more efficiently during flight. Even with the a good amount of spin, a .25g isn't likely to be going more than 40 metres.

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Probably not. The hop, barrel etc. would be the wrong size for a start.

Again thanks for the response The m200 will be an end-game goal to reach - of course I will buy 1 or 2 varied weapons before I reach that goal, as well as getting the materials together to be able to travel around to larger playing areas be that abroad or not. I realize the pro's and con's to the m200 and I appreciate any advice thrown my way - so any more advice you may have, splash it on me! Thanks for clarifying my questions - really appreciate not feeling so clueless Wolfy out!

Qlimax, looks the nuts. I must say, that flash hider just looks nicely naughty More of mine, Now have a Tripod and working on getting the original box mag into the ammo tin and running a long tube up.

Just got this from helmet world Mail15 for 15% off Enjoy all

Or https://youtu.be/xgs3nse8rW0?t=21m54s His revolver speed reloads are the best though:

I wouldn't if I were you

No point.

The latest toy, TM recoil Recce rifle it has been R hopped, has a BTC Spectre MOSFET and some other bits I can't remember: Still need to add optics(probably an Elcan Spectre clone) and maybe flip up sights and possibly a suppressor somewhere down the line.

big drum mag - sod any pouches for mags man up and run a naked loadout to always feel & call your hits soz being silly - ignore this post as it may contain nuts

That's the thing, helping people is what the sports about, welcoming new players

Cant believe this is really a question. I have given bbs, tracer bbs, various batteries, pyro and I even gave a kid my back up aeg because I felt sorry for him even chucked in two batteries and charger. Maybe I am too generous but one day it might come back around.

TBH i would have been happy to fill a mag of his, 350 BBs out of 3000 from a single bag isnt going to break the bank, but if the same guy kept coming to me then i might have been a bit pissed.