Jedi_Master

Players expect the Mk5 to land and fizz a bit before going off, so they are used to waiting for the bang and then maybe giving it a few seconds extra in case it has a long fuse. I have also thrown a series of used mk5 so that the opposition just think it is a distraction and stop reacting to me, which is when I throw in the live one hoping to catch them off guard.

Induction cookers rock; easy to control, very rapid heat and yet no heat on cooker top to burn yourself. Downside is a power-cut stops play unlike gas.

I have on occasion done the same. Can be useful when there is a blocked corridor and no one is going through a doorway, I simply throw a used mk5 cardboard tube into the corridor and shout "frag out" or similar and then run though. Sometimes it works, they move back behind cover or are distracted and I can get forward and take a better shot. It is just a ruse to gain a brief window of opportunity.

Welcome . Yes this is the home of quick wit and friendly banter and we all have opinions. Look forward yo meeting you at The Mall on 27th.

As above, if it goes bang then take the hit, and if any grenade fails to detonate then it is a dud and game on. The Mall do have strict rules which they make very clear at the initial briefing for bfg being thrown under knee level and the trajectory also must be below that height to stop high lobs for safety.

ASG Blasters (0.25g). Never experienced any problems using them and they are not expensive.

No aiming involved, so bound to hit something in the general direction by sheer luck

Just be careful, I tend to aim at any red lights I see in the dark. Mind you, a compilation of any epic fails could be a laugh.

Just follow me RMP, I have been there a few times. I will no doubt take a few wrong turns so you may not end up exactly where you are planning to go but it will still be interesting along the way.

Yes you are in that forum junkie category. Apart for aking for or giving advice, it is easy to get chatting socially on here especially when we derail threads or go a bit off topic. And we all have an opinion to voice. Now if they also had a counter for how many hours we have been using the forum for that could be quite shocking, realising how many accumulated weeks have been spent here.

OK I will bite. The one over your picture on the left of your post, apparently you are a AF-UK Addict. I think it is the equivilent of Zero In using dumb ranks to mark a member's status on the forum, or a way to spot new members / low posters.

Welcome The Mall in Reading is always a good site to meet up with some of the forum members, and offers great indoor CQB. Good transport links there. http://www.zedadventures.co.uk/locations/zedadventureszedevents-co-uk/

So did you call that hit or not? If that is your right arm, then could possibly have been whilst trying to take the bunker next to the C&A basement. On one occasion there was a green standing flat against the wall to your right who shot you close up as you were in the doorway, that allowed me to aquire and shoot him, unfortunately no one else went forward with me into the room where I was shot in the back and followed you back to regen (again). Of course it was more likely to have been the terminator on full auto in the last game.

Maybe they need two different methods for deciding titles, time and post count. I would consider a veteran to be someone who has been part of the forum for years whereas an addict is someone who justs posts a lot. Some long term or early joiners have very low post counts as infrequent contributers and some newer members are very prolific in posts. None of the titles are really indictive of quality; some members cannot be bothered to use the edit button and just keep posting, others can have a long stream of chat in a thread bumping up their post count, and for some it is just care in the airsoft community Think that Regular is given at 100 posts. I have only just realised that (at 839) I am now a vet! And do not forget to Like this post, need to get my count up some more to win the fluffy pink unicorn prize at 2000 likes

As a general rule I would not go for the deliberate head shot (face - eyes, ears, nose, mouth) because I would prefer not to be shot there myself and it is a sensitive place. However, I would aim for the helmet because it is protective and makes a loud sound when hit (or at least I hear shots to my helmet). One of the reasons that I wear a full face mask, Dye i4, is due to being shot in the face and I like the protection it offers when in CQB. Today I took a couple of painful hits to my forehead when not wearing my helmet in one game but that is the nature of playing CQB and being in dark/low light areas. I tend to kneel down so get shot in the head a lot as that is where people expect my body to be, or is the only bit of me visible as I lean out behind my rifle or pistol. Sometimes it will be a snap shot, shooting by instinct as opposed to slower deliberation of where to aim. I will always try to aim for centre of mass, as more chance of hitting target, but you shoot what is visible to you. Yet again because I am low down kneeling or prone I aim for players legs because they know when they have been hit there as no plate carrier protection to absorb the impact. As an aside, using a TM Mk23 pistol which is fairly quiet I do see players get hit (they flinch) but look then around to see where it came from. Distance is another thing, if close to someone then aim low to avoid the head. If further away the BB can change from flat trajectory and raise its flight towards the head, unintentional cause of hop set up, etc. And when they are behind a barricade then only the head pops up for a look, it is what you will aim towards. Anyway my two pence worth.

Some Google hits http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/snow-wolf-sw02-magazine-for-barrett-m82-aeg.html#.VrZ0pc-tMkk http://www.evike.com/products/35950/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Airsoft-500rd-Magazine-Barrett-Sniper/dp/B00GFG5AVC

Not sure if I ever read up on it, no internet back in the day, but was taught importance of layering, hydration, symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia, keeping dry, etc. Much is based on experience; anyone can be cold and uncomfortable. Try these links: http://knowledge.cotswoldoutdoor.com/c/layering-system-guide http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/expert-advice/the-layering-system http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/expert-advice/layering-system-guide

Yes, it has been one of those evenings. Need a backlit keyboard, the log fire and TV are not bright enough and nothing to do with the bottle of merlot.

That sucks, defeats the whole point of the game. Pity the stag party could not just have had a private game and then could do what they like without ruining it for the normal player.

A sniper rifle is a specific and specialist weapon platform. A semi-auto Dedicated Marksman Rifle (DMR) has a different role. The increased fps limits of both these guns incur a Minimum Engagement Distance (MED) for player safety. Site fps limits are the maximum permitted limit for weapon types, all based on 0.20g weight BB. You do not load heavier BB into your magazine at chrono to lower your fps to the site limit, that is called using a 'Hot Gun' and is against the ethics of airsoft sportsmanship and would break the site fps rules. CQB sites are generally sub 330 fps for automatic weapons, other sites will have 350 fps limit. Sniper rifles can by up to 500 fps for bolt or locked single shot guns and will have a set MED of 30m. Pistols are used close up, generally no minimum distance but it is not sporting or safe to shoot a player in the head when other parts of their body are available. Basically check individual site rules for what they will allow.

Play your 3 games, get membership (pay membership fee and and get your number) and if you want send off UKARA paperwork [should be no cost involved] to get added to the database. Membership is generally for 12 months, then you can renew it if you have played 3 more games throughout the year or change membership to different site having fulfilled their requirements. Let UKARA know your new details. Once you have your RIF then it is yours without issue, the retailer selling it has to ensure you are legal to buy it, i.e. site membership. Similarly if you swap or sell it, you (as seller) have to do due dilligence on the buyer to ensure that they are 18+ and legally entitled to a RIF.

It would be worth reading all the pinned threads, lots of useful information contained therein. This link is a good place to start - http://www.airsoft-f...ide-to-airsoft/ Strongly suggest that you do research on this forum, many of your questions have been answered. Use the search function, need to use 4 characters or more for search term. Hire guns for your three games to get site membership, then just buy a RIF. You do not need to be on the UKARA register to buy a RIF, just a member of a an airsoft site. A valid defence can be achieved in 2 months (no less than 56 days), so game 1 is day 1, then play game 2, with game 3 not being earlier than day 56 from game 1. Check your local sites for specific membership requirements. This 2 months period gives you time to reseach, ask questions, change your mind, research more, and then hopefully get a decent gun that suits your budget and needs. However, it is recommended being on UKARA database if buying guns from abroad.

Another Emerson FAST helmet cover, this time in the A-TACS FG scheme to go under my scrim net. Yet again it took a month to arrive but only cost £9.99 from eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351239634938?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=620428192357&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Well I did start this one back in August 2015 http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/27828-combat-south/?hl=portsmouth I would also highly recommend them, an interesting shop to visit just to see all the TM and ICS stock (not all are shown on their website), and agree it is worth giving them a call to see what they have. Website could be a bit better but is useable http://www.combatsouth.co.uk/ . Great customer service, very helpful and friendly.

Second that. It was one of my first airsoft purchases, liked it and then bought another smaller one. I find the smaller size better; they are easy to squeeze into pockets and pouches. The desert cam is a good choice so that it stands out against woodland floor or indoors if dropped. Only improvement would be a small funnel on a cord as well so that the BBs can be even more easily poured into mag or speedloader.