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Welcome Paul Same questions as above 😁 (For skirmish or just plinking in garden?) I have the Well MB01 (L96) and it seems to work well out of the box. I only use it for plinking in the garden at about 20m. I don't think it would be powerful enough for an actual skirmish. Because snipers rely on single shots they need to be accurate and long range which are two things very hard to achieve in airsoft. This means you'll need to spend a lot of time and money to make something work well otherwise you'll get frustrated as so many others before you. If you are not registered with UKARA you will have to get one that is painted a bright colour. I would suggest to get a green one and cover it with camo mesh as real snipers do.

Specifically regarding international purchases: I've never had site membership so I can't comment on that but for importing into UK I'd rather use a UKARA number because that's the most common identifier for customs officers to recognise. This is why many Eastern retailers have a specific entry for the UKARA number.

Yeah, granted it may not be a written rule but I would think most sites would accommodate a player renewing, especially after the recent difficulties. If not I'd suggest to find another site 🤔 I certainly wouldn't risk importing with an expired UKARA.

I guess it makes sense that the heavier the recoil the less it will last 🙄

You don't need to do 3 games to get UKARA renewed. Talk to the site you got it and ask to renew. (You'll have to pay £10 or so) You may have to do one game there but that's it.

Welcome Duzum, It doesn't have to cost an arm & leg to get into but of course it depends how far you jump into the shredder 😁 My 2p worth adding to what Brophy said... 1) Yes, it is a bit more costly to rent first but it will save you lots in the long run. It'll help you get a feel for the game and what gun style you'll want. M4, AK, long, short, etc. And you'll certainly get to try other weapons people have. If you buy anything before having UKARA it will be painted a bright colour (two-tone) If you then want to get rid of it, it will be worth less and harder to sell. - AEG definitely the easiest and arguably most effective system. You can get AEGs with recoil for more realistic feel but obviously more expensive. - Gas is the most realistic in operation and feel but more expensive to purchase and run. Can be problematic in Winter. But the big downside is you can't carry as much ammunition as an AEG with high capacity magazines. You will be at a disadvantage in a firefight. Gas guns (GBBRs) are more practical in a MilSim game where there is more emphasis on realism and more people use them. - Co2 From my experience with a Co2 pistol. Expensive to run (including fixing leaks). Can't top-up on gas when low. Often shoot hot and hard to adjust power. To me not worth the hassle. - No experience of HPA but not a fan because some get into it for stupid rates of fire 🙄 2) Outdoor (woodland) uses more tactics and teamwork. Allows for a wider range of gameplay from camping sniper (hate em 😏), sneaky assaults to full on charges. Not tried indoors (CQB) yet but from videos it looks fun though seems to often be starwars style shooting down corridors in stalemate. Faster gameplay with more emphasis on sprinting to get advantageous positions. 3) Check HERE then look up reviews of places near you.

I was considering a BOLT but my research on recoils brought me to THIS Out of curiosity, anyone tried one to compare? I found one for a good price at Bespoke and the recoil seems amazing to me but I haven't been able to compare to a BOLT or TM. It has a different impulse to my GBBRs of course but its almost more violent to the point that I'm wondering how long it will last 🤔 Unfortunately they're hard to find now.

We're still waiting for the S&T Enfield 😉😁

Its just as likely that the chrono was inaccurate. Went to a site where they had two chrono's which read 50 fps different 😮 I had an AEG which was slightly hot and left it half cocked (spring compressed) to see if I could get it down by 10-15fps. I tested every couple of weeks and it did eventually work but had to keep it like that for about six weeks. Its true that a low quality spring may deform more quickly.

Yeah, forget basic etiquette, that's below normal human.

Its printed wrong because it would be the same the other way up 😆

That seems fine to me. I actually prefer when a message is short and to the point. I'd like to know what they want first rather than their name, where they saw the advert and a list of random things.

Don't worry this'll be short 😉 Another good day at Skirmish Wycombe. They do shortish 20-30 minute games usually capture & defend with the roles switched for the following game. There is some interesting terrain and varied structures which makes capturing and defending a bit more interesting. 4 marshals for about 60 players. They are a bit young so don't know how well they'd handle a difficult player. Luckily the times I've played there I haven't seen too much cheating. Lunch is VERY good and they cater to special requirements. Decent airsoft shop and tuck shop. Haven't tried the toilets but they are in a proper cabin.

General term meaning unused or issued kit that's released for sale. (As well as reproductions) A few common ones are: https://www.militarymart.co.uk/collections/boots https://forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/collections/footwear-all https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/army-boots-shoes.html But these will work too: https://www.screwfix.com/p/apache-polaris-safety-boots-black-size-10/285kv https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-elbert-safety-trainer-boots-brown-size-9/389fh

Once you tag along with various peeps you're sure to find a bunch you get along with.

It can probably take an 11.1 but 7.4 will be kinder to the internals and make them last longer.

It may be obvious but just to be absolutely sure and ultra clear... The battery must always be fitted with the female end (Right one in the pic) That way there is less chance of the pins being shorted.

Someone must have tried it... It will probably work for a short time before something burns out or grinds up. Most likely not worth the effort. Oh yes, I forgot about their tiny cylinder volume. Not much you can do to improve that. For pistols gas is king.

Welcome Ollie, Are you into skirmishing or milsim? Sorry to hear about your two mates. (They're going to miss it for sure) You don't need a team for skirmishing and you'll probably meet regulars if you go to the same site a few times.

Welcome. I hope airsoft isn't drying up over there 🤨 I had a CYMA Glock AEP a few years ago so my info is limited and may be out of date. 1 Mine didn't have a MOSFET but just got a higher mAh battery. Tight bore and better Hop would be a safe bet. 2 AEP and quick trigger response will never go together. Just not enough juice to kick the motor around.

No, its normal Deans, also known as T-plugs, T-connectors Usually come in red

Yeah, I wear mesh on top of my glasses

A pistol is not necessary to start out with. Perhaps concentrate on the eye protection and boots which are much more important. Also consider if you need some kind of webbing or vest to carry mags etc.

Rich, it sounds like you'll be happiest with the NGRS as Dave said. Its a big outlay but it should keep you happy for a long time and save you from messing around with others to get them shooting well.