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Assuming a refund and sourcing another in a timeframe you're happy with is completely out of the question I'd likely contact them with whatever means you're most comfortable (I prefer email for this sort of thing so I have a 'log' of what is said, but appreciate some prefer a phonecall because you can be more personable) and explain the situation much as you have here. If it were me I'd likely be seeking a partial refund of some kind, failing that as @rocketdogbertsaid some for of compensation/gesture. What you'd consider appropriate/adequate is ultimately up to you, I personally hate it when the resolution to this sort of thing is a voucher for instance... but if that's of use to you because you plan on using the retailer again then it's better than nothing.

Assuming a refund and sourcing another in a timeframe you're happy with is completely out of the question I'd likely contact them with whatever means you're most comfortable (I prefer email for this sort of thing so I have a 'log' of what is said, but appreciate some prefer a phonecall because you can be more personable) and explain the situation much as you have here. If it were me I'd likely be seeking a partial refund of some kind, failing that as @rocketdogbertsaid some for of compensation/gesture. What you'd consider appropriate/adequate is ultimately up to you, I personally hate it when the resolution to this sort of thing is a voucher for instance... but if that's of use to you because you plan on using the retailer again then it's better than nothing.

I tend to see PayPal fees as somewhat of a 50/50 split given the outcome of them being paid protects both parties.  Though generally the perception is that it’s protection for the buyer. With that being said I list everything with an ‘all in’ price because I just feel it saves everyone the headache.

Though as mentioned on multiple occasions I do feel at times that the actual cost of PayPal fees is dramatically inflated to aid in the justification of what could be seen as a ‘high price’.

I tend to see PayPal fees as somewhat of a 50/50 split given the outcome of them being paid protects both parties.  Though generally the perception is that it’s protection for the buyer. With that being said I list everything with an ‘all in’ price because I just feel it saves everyone the headache.

Though as mentioned on multiple occasions I do feel at times that the actual cost of PayPal fees is dramatically inflated to aid in the justification of what could be seen as a ‘high price’.

I tend to see PayPal fees as somewhat of a 50/50 split given the outcome of them being paid protects both parties.  Though generally the perception is that it’s protection for the buyer. With that being said I list everything with an ‘all in’ price because I just feel it saves everyone the headache.

Though as mentioned on multiple occasions I do feel at times that the actual cost of PayPal fees is dramatically inflated to aid in the justification of what could be seen as a ‘high price’.

Seemingly unjustifiably high price aside, I cannot fathom what would have anyone leave their phone number open to all on a public forum.
 
While I'm here, time to be that guy again. Classifieds rules police back at it again 🚔
 
'Also on the way is a Steel Buffer/Recoil Kit and Adjustment Tool which should be arriving shortly.'
 
Forum Classifieds Rule Number 6:

'You must have access to the item that you're selling. You cannot be selling items that you do not own, are not able to post immediately or being sold on the behalf of someone else.'

Such a strange correlation between 'questionable ads' and 'not following classifieds rules'. Who'da thunk it.
 

Seemingly unjustifiably high price aside, I cannot fathom what would have anyone leave their phone number open to all on a public forum.
 
While I'm here, time to be that guy again. Classifieds rules police back at it again 🚔
 
'Also on the way is a Steel Buffer/Recoil Kit and Adjustment Tool which should be arriving shortly.'
 
Forum Classifieds Rule Number 6:

'You must have access to the item that you're selling. You cannot be selling items that you do not own, are not able to post immediately or being sold on the behalf of someone else.'

Such a strange correlation between 'questionable ads' and 'not following classifieds rules'. Who'da thunk it.
 

My best guess is he’s currently sat passed out chained to a pillar in the Depot with a crude sign which reads “Aye shall not be moved!” propped up against his knees.

Not to be 'that guy'... while absolutely being 'that guy'. It's also a breach of the forum's classifieds rules.

'7. You must include a picture of every item that you are selling. It is not acceptable to just show a box or use a stock images. Pictures must be visible in the listing (whilst we do allow links to other forums, simply placing a link instead of a picture is not permitted).'
 
While aware the rules can be an inconvenience, they exist for a reason.

Not to be 'that guy'... while absolutely being 'that guy'. It's also a breach of the forum's classifieds rules.

'7. You must include a picture of every item that you are selling. It is not acceptable to just show a box or use a stock images. Pictures must be visible in the listing (whilst we do allow links to other forums, simply placing a link instead of a picture is not permitted).'
 
While aware the rules can be an inconvenience, they exist for a reason.

Not to be 'that guy'... while absolutely being 'that guy'. It's also a breach of the forum's classifieds rules.

'7. You must include a picture of every item that you are selling. It is not acceptable to just show a box or use a stock images. Pictures must be visible in the listing (whilst we do allow links to other forums, simply placing a link instead of a picture is not permitted).'
 
While aware the rules can be an inconvenience, they exist for a reason.

Not to be 'that guy'... while absolutely being 'that guy'. It's also a breach of the forum's classifieds rules.

'7. You must include a picture of every item that you are selling. It is not acceptable to just show a box or use a stock images. Pictures must be visible in the listing (whilst we do allow links to other forums, simply placing a link instead of a picture is not permitted).'
 
While aware the rules can be an inconvenience, they exist for a reason.

My best guess is he’s currently sat passed out chained to a pillar in the Depot with a crude sign which reads “Aye shall not be moved!” propped up against his knees.

Many of my fondest airsofting memories are from Urban Assault (RAF Upwood). Certainly helped by the fact is was fairly local to me but it had a superb mix of CQB and more open outdoor spaces, and this was helped by general good use of the site as a whole during games.
 
I think the latter was the ‘special sauce’ for me. There are sites that are a somewhat similar layout (Anzio Camp being an example that I’ve been to relatively recently), but I often feel the buildings are a bit overused throughout the day. Insisting they are used by having objectives in them, or points to defend rather than allowing the site as a whole to breathe a bit and allow players to use different parts of it.
 
The site definitely gradually go worse as more of it fell into disrepair, but it’s certainly the site that got me hooked. I believe it only closed it’s doors relatively recently but I hadn’t been in years.
 
Though they likely wouldn’t remember me at all, Frank (owner of Firesupport?) and Ian (I believe the ‘head marshall’ through most of my time attending, but I could be wrong) were both always willing to help when I was a young ‘un initially getting into the game. The more I think about, the more influential that site was on my continued interest in airsoft on the whole.

As others have stated taking the jump into sniping is a big ol’ risk. It’s generally expensive to get into, and in my experience unlike many other platforms/styles of play you want that RIF to be well tuned to get a decent sense of whether you’re ‘into it’. That tends to come at a financial cost, which you don’t tend to get much back on if you find the style isn’t for you. Borrowing a decent rifle for a few sessions would be my default advice, but I’m aware that isn’t always an option... and we have no idea when we’re going to be able to play again.

I’m all for any sort of budget build, there are absolutely instances where you can get a RIF shooting amazingly on a small budget. When it comes to bolt action rifles and the power you’re dealing with parts tend to give way quicker than they would in an AEG. Though aftermarket parts and modifications like 90 degree triggers/pistons, hop chambers, TDC (top dead centre) mods and tighter barrels certainly can improve performance but a lot of what you end up paying for is durability coming from better quality materials. There is little more frustrating than getting everything set just as you like it, for a part to break and never quite getting it back where it was.
 
If you’re only planning on ‘sniping’ from time to time it’s worth considering picking up a VSR clone and doing some cost effective mods to improve the consistency. For me personally the correct powered spring for your limits, a decent hop bucking and a TDC would be the minimum I’d pop in a ‘sniper rifle’. You need that hop to be performing as consistently as possible. Perhaps stretching to an aftermarket barrel if the stock one is a bit ropey.
 
Pre-owned is a decent option, but as with any second hand purchase there is an element of risk. Whichever route you take it’s worth learning your rifle inside and out. Knowing how it all comes apart, goes together, and ‘what does what’ will serve you well as you change/replace parts and generally fettle to get things how you want them.
 
Apologies for the essay.

As others have stated taking the jump into sniping is a big ol’ risk. It’s generally expensive to get into, and in my experience unlike many other platforms/styles of play you want that RIF to be well tuned to get a decent sense of whether you’re ‘into it’. That tends to come at a financial cost, which you don’t tend to get much back on if you find the style isn’t for you. Borrowing a decent rifle for a few sessions would be my default advice, but I’m aware that isn’t always an option... and we have no idea when we’re going to be able to play again.

I’m all for any sort of budget build, there are absolutely instances where you can get a RIF shooting amazingly on a small budget. When it comes to bolt action rifles and the power you’re dealing with parts tend to give way quicker than they would in an AEG. Though aftermarket parts and modifications like 90 degree triggers/pistons, hop chambers, TDC (top dead centre) mods and tighter barrels certainly can improve performance but a lot of what you end up paying for is durability coming from better quality materials. There is little more frustrating than getting everything set just as you like it, for a part to break and never quite getting it back where it was.
 
If you’re only planning on ‘sniping’ from time to time it’s worth considering picking up a VSR clone and doing some cost effective mods to improve the consistency. For me personally the correct powered spring for your limits, a decent hop bucking and a TDC would be the minimum I’d pop in a ‘sniper rifle’. You need that hop to be performing as consistently as possible. Perhaps stretching to an aftermarket barrel if the stock one is a bit ropey.
 
Pre-owned is a decent option, but as with any second hand purchase there is an element of risk. Whichever route you take it’s worth learning your rifle inside and out. Knowing how it all comes apart, goes together, and ‘what does what’ will serve you well as you change/replace parts and generally fettle to get things how you want them.
 
Apologies for the essay.

The easy option is to swap the spring out, or clip the existing one down. Though with the latter be sure to do this 'properly' it's not simply a case of clipping coils off, be sure to flatten it off and keep it clean. Using a piston with an airbrake is another option.

Either way I'd advise settling on the ammo you're intending to use, get your hop dialed in and then do your chrono tests. Once you know what you're on joule/FPS wise with the RIF set up as you'd use it in a game it's easier to advise on which is the best option.

If you're a little over, clipping a coil off is likely the most effective (both in terms of end result and cost).
If you're a lot over, lower powered spring.
If you want the option to fine turn further, piston with an airbrake.
 
Until you've got the information as to what it's shooting on a consistent ammo weight with the hop set for that weight it's hard to advise with anything more precise than that.
 
Welcome to the world of tuning a bolt action rifle, where changing one part has a tendency to waterfall into changing other bits. It’s half the fun... I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️.

I'd assumed the bullet points were a fun diagram of BBs flight during a quick tap semi burst.

I'd assumed the bullet points were a fun diagram of BBs flight during a quick tap semi burst.

I'm not sure I'd necessarily class it as either, for the most part I'd personally say it goes against the spirit of the game. But there's an arguement to be made for people in general just not making it clear if they're 'dead' or not. Tends to be a hand in the air for the 3 seconds that they're moving from their position to start to the walk back to a dead zone these days, and that's the point at which whether they're 'dead' or not become immediately unclear. Which is exacerbated by the fact dead folks sure do like to moan when you shoot them, despite them showing no signs they're 'out' for the time being. The easiest way to tell nowadays is 'are the shooting back at me', so I can see why those involved would question what was going on.

Worth considering selling some bits off which are easier to obtain at a 'reasonable' price more locally so you can get both while the opportunity is there? I'm aware 'why not both' is a relatively useless answer, but that's probably the route I'd take if I genuinely felt like whichever way I go would result in an element of regret and I had things around me which I'd be comfortable parting with to replace at a later date if the feeling took me.

Just putting it out there that the fucking awful WAS2000 is never getting a free ride in my car. If you want to keep skirmishing with me you need to buy the AK   

Centre of gravity is the term you're after.
 
Problem is that can has about 4mm thick steel in places, so its super heavy.
 
Probably will run her as standard unless i'm for a night game with the tracer on, an e&l ak isnt exactly a featherweight before you start hanging heavy things on it

Hahaha, preeeeeach! I’ve found the best way of clearing out those bits and bobs (outside of offering them up during a game day) is slinging them in as freebies to folks that purchase something similar/related from me.
 
Bought some mag pouches? Take a free ‘cheapo’ utility pouch. Bought some mags? Take a free speedloader. So on and so forth, I’d much rather things get used than sit gathering dust until they go thrown out and end up in a land fill.