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    Engagement Distance for Snipers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    As tackle says the main reason i can think is simply stereotypes.

     

    Practically what matters for an med is that the bb has some time to drop in owchiness, so it should on paper be only the energy level that counts regardless of the pew type.

     

    But on the ground, i can see many an argument being levied of "oi sniper that's not 30m", so maybe easier to just to limit everything people think is going to be an med gun regardless of it's actual power level.

    Gbbr bucking instalation

    in Gas Guns

    Posted

    The metal ring on maple leaf buckings is supposed to help grip around the nozzle and improve sealing, means you can run a softer bucking with less risk of air leaks.

     

    However in some cases it can be too tight, meaning the nozzle doesn't seat properly, you'll see it if there's a mm or so you can push the bolt closed beyond where it stops from normal cycling.

     

    You can remove the ring, which will help the nozzle close properly but may then introduce leaking around the end of the nozzle as the bucking is soft enough and has the space (without the ring) to expand into to let gas loose.

    Body worn video for marshalls

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    55 minutes ago, Galvatron said:

     

    The death spiral of trust in society is a symptom of the death of acting in good faith. Not everybody is a bad actor but when you see more people acting in bad faith and they are treated leniently when caught, it's not a surprise that some become less trusting.

     

    I'm not saying it's right or wrong for marshals to wear body cams though I can understand why they would to deter aggro from players in disputes over not calling their hits for example.

     

    Indeed, unfortunately as a sport so existentially reliant on good faith behaviour airsoft is particularly vunerable to degradation of trust.

     

    28 minutes ago, Sewdhull said:

    GDPR applies to private or public areas. GDPR with respect to video applies in supermarkets, on the street etc. There are very few exceptions, marshalling Airsoft not being one.

     

    I've probably not worded it correctly with respect to gdpr specifically, my meaning is just that i dont think there's a legal issue with them filming as a matter of routine, especially with the vague notions of it being for the safety and security of patrons.

    Body worn video for marshalls

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Afaik the gdpr thing doesnt apply to a public site, no different to cctv in the supermarket or the butcher, baker, candlestick maker, workplace and basically everywhere else apart from in your own home (all the camera equipped gadgets we keep around these days notwithstanding). I'd say it's the rarity these days to not have someone with a camera snapping pics/video either for site marketing or youtuber wannabe's.

     

    Ofc it is concerning they feel the need to record staff interactions, gives the impression they dont trust either the players or the staff to act reasonably which isn't a good look either way. Kinda like not being reassured when you see armed police because it raises the question of what do they expect to happen that requires that kind of firepower.

     

    But i suppose it's just another symptom of the death spiral of trust in society that we've just gotten used to.

    Anyone played the siege project in Stoke?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Sneakyduck said:

    Please just read the whole thread. All the answers are in there. Just take a good filter with you for the toxicity. Cheers bud 👍

     

    All i see is you explaining that joule creep is a thing that exists. Now granted that is a cut above many sites but that's more an indictment of how low the bar is than anything else.

     

    What i don't see is why you've chosen to use a lower energy limit and chrono on 0.2's, rather than use the players in-game weight, the weight that they'll actually be firing at their fellow humans. The purpose after all is to ensure safety and fairness of gameplay.

     

    Yes for a jc susceptible gun you will expect to see it firing below the limit when using a lighter weight than it's been setup for but your scheme doesnt account that every pew is different. the joule creep on a speedsofter spec m4 with a barrel length measured in microns, is not going to be doing the same thing as a full length dragonuv.

     

    Depending on this your method means any hpa is either going to be disadvantaged because it doesnt creep enough to match its aeg brethren, or creep too much leaving the aeg players disadvantaged. To say nothing of the gbbr players who, intentionally or not, could be laying the smack down on their fellow players.

     

    So that begs the question- why choose this route?

     

    To the external observer, the most likely reason it's because it's easier to implement than to take the 10 minutes or so making a strip of paper with the relevant fps equivalent limit for each common bb weight, tape it to the chrono, and explain to the staff that they need to match number a with number b.

     

    And that leads to the unfortunate implication, which imo is more important, that other aspects of site management are treated with equal apathy. Now this isn't a guarantee that the average game day isn't a fun time for all involved but it does imply that when a group of bad apples picks that day to roll up that it won't be dealt with effectively.

     

    Now that does sound bad, but please don't take it as me trying to insult you or the site, your policy whilst erroneous at least sounds like it's coming from the noble intention of wanting to do things properly. So why not take this as an opportunity to improve rather than dig in defensively? After all we all want the same thing- good sites with effective rules where you can rely on having a fun time.

    UK Airsoft Federation

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    18 hours ago, Pseudotectonic said:

    1. Represent and Promote - already tons of airsoft content on social media and youtube

    2. Regulate and Enhance - sort of perpetuated by field owners (game rules and so on) and perhaps insurance
    3. Organise and Facilitate - anyone can organise any event

     

     

    I might argue that 3, leads to a shocking inconsistency of 2, and if you want kickingmustangs that's how you get kickingmustangs acting as 1.

     

    A central body to publish a standard ruleset, meaning you can rock up on site and know exactly what the rules are, how they will be enforced and what to expect if they're broken (ie not just nothing as is so often the case) is badly needed.

     

    A central body to provide training, on things like the dark and mysterious art of knowing what the numbers on a chronograph mean is needed, because that information being easily and freely available evidently isn't enough.

     

    A central body to amplify, or denounce, the pr that puts our hobby in the spotlight as required. Do we really want non airsofters impressions of the sport being "airsoft cheetar destroyed by 500fps sniper shot to the balls [instant karma] [super painful] [he regretted it]" or "airsoft fights and flipouts compilation #2756". At best we get people showing up for their first gameday thinking that's an acceptable way to behave, at worst it gives the fun police all the ammo they could ever want.

     

    We need to remember that for many people in the uk guns are bad, and unless you're a soldier, an actor or a videogame sprite you have no business even touching a gun shaped object let alone actually be allowed to roam free with one.

     

    Of course it's pie in the sky thinking to some extent, but then i suppose it might be as alien as the early days of other sports where regulation didn't seem necessary.

    bb weight for pistol

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Cr0-Magnon said:

    OK say we're talking standard GBBP's as supposed to highly upgraded EmKay-23's....

     

    Do you really want to load your pistol mags up with 0.32+, to just unload them at the end of the day when it turns out you had little to no use for your pistol (like most woodland players). Additionally in those rare moments room breaching or whatever else may call for a Handgun Hero, you're likely shooting at centre mass from 5 - 15m. Where exactly does the need for "range and accuracy" come into it?

     

    In fact when I was at South Coast CQB, I noticed heavier and slower BB's just gave that extra bit of time for the "enemy" to dive behind the ample cover.

     

    Don't forget these Tokyo Marui pistols we all readily recommend, were designed to be used with 0.20's.

    That being said, my pick would be 0.25 or 0.28's as the latter is my chosen weight for AEG's.

     

    I'm on board with this.

     

    Yes you can lob 0.48's from a pistol at 0.75j if you're trying hard enough, and yes the range and accuracy is hilarious.

     

    But realistically, can most people shoot a handgun in the skirmish environment well enough to make use of that?

     

    what you're trading for it is extra strain on the components, particularly the nozzle bulging or even bursting when subjected to regular doses of the heavies..

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